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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 1629 Views
The actress in Haywire is a former MMA fighter. Chas - 17/01/2012 11:13:03 PM 958 Views
Ok bad example Dark Knight - 18/01/2012 01:03:45 AM 906 Views
How many men did she beat in those fights? Ray - 18/01/2012 01:47:04 AM 898 Views
Regular but fit guys still wouldn't stand a chance, I guess. ironclad - 18/01/2012 08:23:07 AM 861 Views
I don't know random thoughts - 18/01/2012 02:21:24 PM 944 Views
Haywire may not be the best example ironclad - 17/01/2012 11:33:31 PM 951 Views
I thought she was an American Gladiator? *NM* Dark Knight - 18/01/2012 01:04:20 AM 406 Views
you're not wrong Jim - 18/01/2012 05:37:51 AM 844 Views
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, Crush. *NM* Tigr - 18/01/2012 08:31:06 PM 403 Views
You rarely ever see that kind of stuff in "realistic" movies... DomA - 17/01/2012 11:53:33 PM 882 Views
What about Enough with Jennifer Lopez? Dark Knight - 18/01/2012 01:05:13 AM 814 Views
I've thought about it before. TaskmasterJack - 18/01/2012 12:22:29 AM 1065 Views
So: Action roles should have bigger women. Vivien - 18/01/2012 03:29:38 AM 978 Views
Actually, Buffy is worse because it implies women need magic to be useful. Cannoli - 18/01/2012 05:34:09 AM 975 Views
That's what you got from watching Buffy? *NM* Vivien - 18/01/2012 06:38:06 PM 443 Views
There's not much to get FROM Buffy *NM* LadyLorraine - 18/01/2012 06:46:35 PM 394 Views
Joyce comes to mind. And Tara - she hardly ever uses her magic. Oh, and Darla. Legolas - 18/01/2012 10:58:57 PM 858 Views
magic isn't what makes women useful Ray - 19/01/2012 04:51:35 AM 860 Views
I really doubt the outfit did much to make Xena look big. LadyLorraine - 18/01/2012 06:53:59 PM 823 Views
I challenge you to say that while wearing her costume. *NM* Vivien - 18/01/2012 10:03:09 PM 379 Views
I'm pretty sure I would look frumpy and ridiculous LadyLorraine - 19/01/2012 12:37:07 AM 840 Views
Lucy Lawless is pretty much Amazonian. Rebekah - 19/01/2012 09:28:11 AM 1194 Views
It's true that she's not as tiny as others. Vivien - 19/01/2012 05:46:59 PM 817 Views
"Not as tiny as the others" is about the best you can say for her. Aemon - 19/01/2012 08:54:03 PM 802 Views
of course she could LadyLorraine - 19/01/2012 11:17:39 PM 782 Views
No. Aeryn - 20/01/2012 03:55:20 AM 1054 Views
aahahaha. this makes me laugh. *NM* LadyLorraine - 19/01/2012 07:18:26 PM 406 Views
Re: A thought about women in action roles Fanatic-Templar - 18/01/2012 04:13:27 AM 827 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 397 Views
The problem I had with that scene is what I call Buffy Syndrome. Cannoli - 18/01/2012 05:10:59 AM 1077 Views
Wellll nossy - 18/01/2012 01:26:24 PM 849 Views
Re: A thought about women in action roles Sidious - 18/01/2012 07:50:28 PM 1052 Views
She is some kind of super hero in super hero movie, is't she? *NM* aragornital - 19/01/2012 07:30:50 AM 417 Views
I don't think she's technically supposed to have super powers. Aemon - 19/01/2012 08:58:40 PM 813 Views
The Avengers are going to be such a lame team Cannoli - 19/01/2012 09:13:18 PM 901 Views
This is exactly what I think of the movie as well A Deathwatch Guard - 19/01/2012 11:24:16 PM 921 Views
Contemplating the female action hero…let’s talk about Ripley Jeordam - 19/01/2012 09:24:18 PM 979 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 819 Views
So did anyone actually see Haywire this weekend? Aeryn - 23/01/2012 02:34:43 PM 896 Views
It just depends on how much you're willing to accept. Aemon - 23/01/2012 04:23:36 PM 843 Views
You're nitpicking and drawing an arbitrary line. All action is ridiculously unbelievable. *NM* Aeryn - 24/01/2012 04:53:40 AM 497 Views
I tend to agree with you. Nate - 24/01/2012 05:25:45 AM 838 Views
Realism alone is not the issue. Aemon - 24/01/2012 03:42:21 PM 809 Views
Maybe. I just feel there's a distinction between "one in a million" and "impossible." Aemon - 24/01/2012 03:53:35 PM 853 Views
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