The Lara Croft Alicia Vikander looks to be bringing to the screen is a complex and capable woman; a true badass that reflects society’s more nuanced views of women and expectations for female characters.
As Alicia Vikander told Game Informer, there is room for the character to grow and evolve beyond the original 1996 iteration.
The fact that Lara Croft has endured as long as she has is a testament to the appeal and interest the public has in a strong female character.
But part of what has made Lara Croft a pop culture mainstay has been her reinvention.