Presentation of Lara Croft in the Film Tomb Raider Women have always had a certain classification in society. You can call it discrimination if you like. This discrimination went on for quite a while and as a result women were not given chances to do a lot of things from jobs to education. But now things have changed, especially in the world of films. Previously you would see a man saving a woman repeatedly from the hands of an evil monster. Yet nowadays, it's the women who are in control
On June 15, 2001, movie theaters around the globe debuted the highly anticipated movie Lara Croft: Tomb Raider which was heavily based off of the Tomb Raider video game series. The movie’s cast consisted of eight to ten characters ranging from different supporting roles. The main attraction throughout the whole movie without a doubt id Angelina Jolie who plays Lara Croft along with other cast members such as Jon Voight, Chris Barrie, Lain Glen, Daniel Craig, and Noah Taylor. These characters combined
Lara Croft, the idealized woman figure, with a man’s touch. In the movies, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and the sequel Tomb Raider: Cradle of Life, the main roll of Lara Croft is played by actress Angelina Jolie. She has the typical idealized look for such a role, small waist, large breasts, and overall “fit” demeanor. Angelina Jolie fits all the necessary criteria for the starring role, she is viewed by many people as a sex object, an image of their desire that they can fantasize about, but will never
for the 1981 film Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, where the character was played by actor Harrison Ford. Perhaps the most “influential cinematic archaeologist,”13 he is a professor of archaeology who is known for his iconic fedora, leather jacket, and bullwhip, along with his sense of humor and his vast knowledge of all things ancient. Within the Indiana Jones franchise, he is a renowned archaeologist and expert on the occult who encounters life-threatening stations while on quests to
for female’s roles stirred up a lot of excitement in the “Western society” (Starlet, 2007). The demand for strong female characters in action films grew to a new high when Angelina Jolie starred in ‘Tomb Raider’ in 2001 and then in the sequel, ‘Tomb Raider II: The Cradle of Life’ in 2003 as Lara Croft. Her strong female character was not only masculine, but was also portrayed as a sex object. Most often, strong women in these types of films tend to fight without even gaining a mark. At the end of
Self-Promotion and Celebrity Endorsements of Healthy Lifestyles In his book Celebrity and Power: Fame in Contemporary Culture, P. David Marshall states "The close scrutiny that is given to celebrities is to accentuate the possibility and potential for individuals to shape themselves unfettered by the constraints of a hierarchical society" (246). Therefore, celebrities are seen as role models for a lifestyle that might never be fully attainable by the average person, but can be imitated. What