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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 1706 Views
The actress in Haywire is a former MMA fighter. Chas - 17/01/2012 11:13:03 PM 1054 Views
Ok bad example Dark Knight - 18/01/2012 01:03:45 AM 976 Views
How many men did she beat in those fights? Ray - 18/01/2012 01:47:04 AM 961 Views
Regular but fit guys still wouldn't stand a chance, I guess. ironclad - 18/01/2012 08:23:07 AM 926 Views
I don't know random thoughts - 18/01/2012 02:21:24 PM 1021 Views
Haywire may not be the best example ironclad - 17/01/2012 11:33:31 PM 1015 Views
I thought she was an American Gladiator? *NM* Dark Knight - 18/01/2012 01:04:20 AM 442 Views
you're not wrong Jim - 18/01/2012 05:37:51 AM 910 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 947 Views
What about Enough with Jennifer Lopez? Dark Knight - 18/01/2012 01:05:13 AM 875 Views
I've thought about it before. TaskmasterJack - 18/01/2012 12:22:29 AM 1136 Views
So: Action roles should have bigger women. Vivien - 18/01/2012 03:29:38 AM 1040 Views
Actually, Buffy is worse because it implies women need magic to be useful. Cannoli - 18/01/2012 05:34:09 AM 1038 Views
That's what you got from watching Buffy? *NM* Vivien - 18/01/2012 06:38:06 PM 485 Views
There's not much to get FROM Buffy *NM* LadyLorraine - 18/01/2012 06:46:35 PM 434 Views
Joyce comes to mind. And Tara - she hardly ever uses her magic. Oh, and Darla. Legolas - 18/01/2012 10:58:57 PM 933 Views
magic isn't what makes women useful Ray - 19/01/2012 04:51:35 AM 922 Views
I really doubt the outfit did much to make Xena look big. LadyLorraine - 18/01/2012 06:53:59 PM 905 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 904 Views
Lucy Lawless is pretty much Amazonian. Rebekah - 19/01/2012 09:28:11 AM 1268 Views
It's true that she's not as tiny as others. Vivien - 19/01/2012 05:46:59 PM 885 Views
"Not as tiny as the others" is about the best you can say for her. Aemon - 19/01/2012 08:54:03 PM 871 Views
of course she could LadyLorraine - 19/01/2012 11:17:39 PM 854 Views
No. Aeryn - 20/01/2012 03:55:20 AM 1126 Views
aahahaha. this makes me laugh. *NM* LadyLorraine - 19/01/2012 07:18:26 PM 439 Views
Re: A thought about women in action roles Fanatic-Templar - 18/01/2012 04:13:27 AM 883 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 429 Views
The problem I had with that scene is what I call Buffy Syndrome. Cannoli - 18/01/2012 05:10:59 AM 1196 Views
Wellll nossy - 18/01/2012 01:26:24 PM 926 Views
Re: A thought about women in action roles Sidious - 18/01/2012 07:50:28 PM 1116 Views
She is some kind of super hero in super hero movie, is't she? *NM* aragornital - 19/01/2012 07:30:50 AM 451 Views
I don't think she's technically supposed to have super powers. Aemon - 19/01/2012 08:58:40 PM 874 Views
The Avengers are going to be such a lame team Cannoli - 19/01/2012 09:13:18 PM 962 Views
This is exactly what I think of the movie as well A Deathwatch Guard - 19/01/2012 11:24:16 PM 984 Views
Contemplating the female action hero…let’s talk about Ripley Jeordam - 19/01/2012 09:24:18 PM 1055 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 885 Views
So did anyone actually see Haywire this weekend? Aeryn - 23/01/2012 02:34:43 PM 967 Views
It just depends on how much you're willing to accept. Aemon - 23/01/2012 04:23:36 PM 919 Views
You're nitpicking and drawing an arbitrary line. All action is ridiculously unbelievable. *NM* Aeryn - 24/01/2012 04:53:40 AM 534 Views
I tend to agree with you. Nate - 24/01/2012 05:25:45 AM 920 Views
Realism alone is not the issue. Aemon - 24/01/2012 03:42:21 PM 870 Views
Maybe. I just feel there's a distinction between "one in a million" and "impossible." Aemon - 24/01/2012 03:53:35 PM 914 Views
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