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You rarely ever see that kind of stuff in "realistic" movies... DomA Send a noteboard - 17/01/2012 11:53:33 PM
Only in non-realistic martial arts action flicks, Hollywood action flicks (that rarely ever bother with realism), and superhero/fantasy movies (even less). In most of those movies, the physical strength of women can fluctuate according to the fanstasms of the scriptwriters.

In those movies it's similar to "fan service". People want to seee women who kick ass, so they give them women action hero who kick ass.


It's really not the best places to look for realism.
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A thought about women in action roles Dark Knight - 17/01/2012 10:42:28 PM 1483 Views
The actress in Haywire is a former MMA fighter. Chas - 17/01/2012 11:13:03 PM 835 Views
Ok bad example Dark Knight - 18/01/2012 01:03:45 AM 776 Views
How many men did she beat in those fights? Ray - 18/01/2012 01:47:04 AM 765 Views
Regular but fit guys still wouldn't stand a chance, I guess. ironclad - 18/01/2012 08:23:07 AM 742 Views
I don't know random thoughts - 18/01/2012 02:21:24 PM 820 Views
Haywire may not be the best example ironclad - 17/01/2012 11:33:31 PM 824 Views
I thought she was an American Gladiator? *NM* Dark Knight - 18/01/2012 01:04:20 AM 347 Views
you're not wrong Jim - 18/01/2012 05:37:51 AM 709 Views
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, Crush. *NM* Tigr - 18/01/2012 08:31:06 PM 343 Views
You rarely ever see that kind of stuff in "realistic" movies... DomA - 17/01/2012 11:53:33 PM 758 Views
What about Enough with Jennifer Lopez? Dark Knight - 18/01/2012 01:05:13 AM 688 Views
I've thought about it before. TaskmasterJack - 18/01/2012 12:22:29 AM 936 Views
So: Action roles should have bigger women. Vivien - 18/01/2012 03:29:38 AM 838 Views
Actually, Buffy is worse because it implies women need magic to be useful. Cannoli - 18/01/2012 05:34:09 AM 840 Views
That's what you got from watching Buffy? *NM* Vivien - 18/01/2012 06:38:06 PM 389 Views
There's not much to get FROM Buffy *NM* LadyLorraine - 18/01/2012 06:46:35 PM 343 Views
Joyce comes to mind. And Tara - she hardly ever uses her magic. Oh, and Darla. Legolas - 18/01/2012 10:58:57 PM 723 Views
magic isn't what makes women useful Ray - 19/01/2012 04:51:35 AM 721 Views
I really doubt the outfit did much to make Xena look big. LadyLorraine - 18/01/2012 06:53:59 PM 687 Views
I challenge you to say that while wearing her costume. *NM* Vivien - 18/01/2012 10:03:09 PM 324 Views
I'm pretty sure I would look frumpy and ridiculous LadyLorraine - 19/01/2012 12:37:07 AM 708 Views
Lucy Lawless is pretty much Amazonian. Rebekah - 19/01/2012 09:28:11 AM 973 Views
It's true that she's not as tiny as others. Vivien - 19/01/2012 05:46:59 PM 687 Views
"Not as tiny as the others" is about the best you can say for her. Aemon - 19/01/2012 08:54:03 PM 687 Views
of course she could LadyLorraine - 19/01/2012 11:17:39 PM 656 Views
No. Aeryn - 20/01/2012 03:55:20 AM 860 Views
aahahaha. this makes me laugh. *NM* LadyLorraine - 19/01/2012 07:18:26 PM 354 Views
Re: A thought about women in action roles Fanatic-Templar - 18/01/2012 04:13:27 AM 701 Views
Indeed. See for example, any Robin Hood made in the last 20 years. Maid Marian HAS to fight. *NM* Cannoli - 18/01/2012 05:35:19 AM 327 Views
The problem I had with that scene is what I call Buffy Syndrome. Cannoli - 18/01/2012 05:10:59 AM 851 Views
Wellll nossy - 18/01/2012 01:26:24 PM 729 Views
Re: A thought about women in action roles Sidious - 18/01/2012 07:50:28 PM 833 Views
She is some kind of super hero in super hero movie, is't she? *NM* aragornital - 19/01/2012 07:30:50 AM 361 Views
I don't think she's technically supposed to have super powers. Aemon - 19/01/2012 08:58:40 PM 693 Views
The Avengers are going to be such a lame team Cannoli - 19/01/2012 09:13:18 PM 774 Views
This is exactly what I think of the movie as well A Deathwatch Guard - 19/01/2012 11:24:16 PM 795 Views
Contemplating the female action hero…let’s talk about Ripley Jeordam - 19/01/2012 09:24:18 PM 825 Views
I thought Sarah Connor in T2: Judgment Day was a realistic portrayal of the action heroine. Bookwyrm - 20/01/2012 05:57:08 AM 691 Views
So did anyone actually see Haywire this weekend? Aeryn - 23/01/2012 02:34:43 PM 708 Views
It just depends on how much you're willing to accept. Aemon - 23/01/2012 04:23:36 PM 724 Views
You're nitpicking and drawing an arbitrary line. All action is ridiculously unbelievable. *NM* Aeryn - 24/01/2012 04:53:40 AM 381 Views
I tend to agree with you. Nate - 24/01/2012 05:25:45 AM 713 Views
Realism alone is not the issue. Aemon - 24/01/2012 03:42:21 PM 680 Views
Maybe. I just feel there's a distinction between "one in a million" and "impossible." Aemon - 24/01/2012 03:53:35 PM 725 Views
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