Cuts have been made to Lara Croft: Tomb Raider due to film censors' concerns over violence and the use of knives in front of younger film-goers, it was announced yesterday.
The British Board of Film Classification said the scenes needed to go to gain a 12 instead of a 15 rating for the film, which stars Angelina Jolie.
The BBFC said footage of headbutts and throat chops was unacceptable for the lower rating and film-makers have now agreed to edit them out.
It said the film would now not surprise audiences familiar with 12-rated films such as the Bond series.
The board said Lara Croft was "the latest big Hollywood action film aimed at children but containing scenes which are too violent for younger viewers".
In the US it was given a PG13 certificate. Other films to receive that rating, Mission: Impossible 2 and Charlie's Angels, opted to go for a 15 certificate when released in Britain rather than face cuts.