I’m not a feminist, per se, but I have to admit that videogame sex symbols like Lara Croft of Tomb Raider fame are hardly realistically proportioned. I mean, the typical build for Lara is nothing like Angelina Jolie, who played her in two feature films.
No, the typical build of Lara makes her look like a Calista Flockheart on a serious program of diet pills, yet still possessing enough weight to carry around Pamela Anderson-sized cleavage. Genetically impossible and, truth be told, not very appealing.
That said, the newest Lara Croft game, Tomb Raider Legend, is less egregiously exaggerated in its depiction of Lara, and best of all, the game is finally fun to play again. After a decade of disappointing sequels, it’s about time! At least the gameplay didn’t go on a diet this time out!
