The franchise has been around for 13 years, and with this approach they're already outdated by about that length of time. Dark n gritty origins stories showing the hero is 'only human' is far past its 'consume before' date, to the point where a hero which is actually superhuman is refreshing. I don't know why they got the feeling that because Batman did it, they had to as well.
As for not relating to Lara - pffft. If I wanted to revive Lara, I'd give her new powers - maybe lasers shooting out of her breasts. Relate to THAT!
As for not relating to Lara - pffft. If I wanted to revive Lara, I'd give her new powers - maybe lasers shooting out of her breasts. Relate to THAT!