I feel that Lara Croft is on the surface simply for the male gaze. Men would like to be with her and women would love to be her. There are scopophillic and narcissistic gazes in the film. The use of fragmented shots and scenes that are not there to drive the narrative forward, but help to put emphasis on her being objectified. I feel this is from a male point of view, as the film was made post video games and men are the primary audience for this. The film has to be aimed at men as this would be the primary audience for this. The use of Lara Croft being played by Angelina Jolie immediately gets ‘bums on seats’ as she appeals to men.
On the other hand I feel that women also would watch this film as the role of the protagonist portrays a feminist icon. Women would look at her and wish to look like her as she plays a strong willed and physically fit character.
Overall I feel the main aim of the film is to draw men in, as the slow motion shower scenes are the most memorable from the film. The narrative of the film is croft fighting her rivals for the triangle of light. The film to me shows both sides with a more powerful emphasis on the male gaze.
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