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I don't think she's technically supposed to have super powers. Aemon Send a noteboard - 19/01/2012 08:58:40 PM
But some of her origin stories (there have been a few, as I understand it) speak of her being "biologically enhanced" by various weapon labs or whatever. So she might not have abilities that break the laws of physics, but she's definitely juicing on the best military drugs.
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A thought about women in action roles Dark Knight - 17/01/2012 10:42:28 PM 1705 Views
The actress in Haywire is a former MMA fighter. Chas - 17/01/2012 11:13:03 PM 1051 Views
Ok bad example Dark Knight - 18/01/2012 01:03:45 AM 975 Views
How many men did she beat in those fights? Ray - 18/01/2012 01:47:04 AM 960 Views
Regular but fit guys still wouldn't stand a chance, I guess. ironclad - 18/01/2012 08:23:07 AM 925 Views
I don't know random thoughts - 18/01/2012 02:21:24 PM 1019 Views
Haywire may not be the best example ironclad - 17/01/2012 11:33:31 PM 1013 Views
I thought she was an American Gladiator? *NM* Dark Knight - 18/01/2012 01:04:20 AM 441 Views
you're not wrong Jim - 18/01/2012 05:37:51 AM 908 Views
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, Crush. *NM* Tigr - 18/01/2012 08:31:06 PM 433 Views
You rarely ever see that kind of stuff in "realistic" movies... DomA - 17/01/2012 11:53:33 PM 946 Views
What about Enough with Jennifer Lopez? Dark Knight - 18/01/2012 01:05:13 AM 874 Views
I've thought about it before. TaskmasterJack - 18/01/2012 12:22:29 AM 1134 Views
So: Action roles should have bigger women. Vivien - 18/01/2012 03:29:38 AM 1038 Views
Actually, Buffy is worse because it implies women need magic to be useful. Cannoli - 18/01/2012 05:34:09 AM 1037 Views
That's what you got from watching Buffy? *NM* Vivien - 18/01/2012 06:38:06 PM 483 Views
There's not much to get FROM Buffy *NM* LadyLorraine - 18/01/2012 06:46:35 PM 432 Views
Joyce comes to mind. And Tara - she hardly ever uses her magic. Oh, and Darla. Legolas - 18/01/2012 10:58:57 PM 932 Views
magic isn't what makes women useful Ray - 19/01/2012 04:51:35 AM 920 Views
I really doubt the outfit did much to make Xena look big. LadyLorraine - 18/01/2012 06:53:59 PM 904 Views
I challenge you to say that while wearing her costume. *NM* Vivien - 18/01/2012 10:03:09 PM 409 Views
I'm pretty sure I would look frumpy and ridiculous LadyLorraine - 19/01/2012 12:37:07 AM 902 Views
Lucy Lawless is pretty much Amazonian. Rebekah - 19/01/2012 09:28:11 AM 1267 Views
It's true that she's not as tiny as others. Vivien - 19/01/2012 05:46:59 PM 883 Views
"Not as tiny as the others" is about the best you can say for her. Aemon - 19/01/2012 08:54:03 PM 870 Views
of course she could LadyLorraine - 19/01/2012 11:17:39 PM 852 Views
No. Aeryn - 20/01/2012 03:55:20 AM 1125 Views
aahahaha. this makes me laugh. *NM* LadyLorraine - 19/01/2012 07:18:26 PM 438 Views
Re: A thought about women in action roles Fanatic-Templar - 18/01/2012 04:13:27 AM 881 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 428 Views
The problem I had with that scene is what I call Buffy Syndrome. Cannoli - 18/01/2012 05:10:59 AM 1194 Views
Wellll nossy - 18/01/2012 01:26:24 PM 925 Views
Re: A thought about women in action roles Sidious - 18/01/2012 07:50:28 PM 1114 Views
She is some kind of super hero in super hero movie, is't she? *NM* aragornital - 19/01/2012 07:30:50 AM 450 Views
I don't think she's technically supposed to have super powers. Aemon - 19/01/2012 08:58:40 PM 873 Views
The Avengers are going to be such a lame team Cannoli - 19/01/2012 09:13:18 PM 961 Views
This is exactly what I think of the movie as well A Deathwatch Guard - 19/01/2012 11:24:16 PM 983 Views
Contemplating the female action hero…let’s talk about Ripley Jeordam - 19/01/2012 09:24:18 PM 1054 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 883 Views
So did anyone actually see Haywire this weekend? Aeryn - 23/01/2012 02:34:43 PM 966 Views
It just depends on how much you're willing to accept. Aemon - 23/01/2012 04:23:36 PM 918 Views
You're nitpicking and drawing an arbitrary line. All action is ridiculously unbelievable. *NM* Aeryn - 24/01/2012 04:53:40 AM 533 Views
I tend to agree with you. Nate - 24/01/2012 05:25:45 AM 919 Views
Realism alone is not the issue. Aemon - 24/01/2012 03:42:21 PM 869 Views
Maybe. I just feel there's a distinction between "one in a million" and "impossible." Aemon - 24/01/2012 03:53:35 PM 913 Views
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