Finally – Some Great Female Characters
Movies leave something to be desired when it comes to great female characters. If it isn’t a chick-flick they are relegated to being side-kicks, objects of desire or ones to save, or if they are strong – they are very sexualized. Mostly, the women in movies do not resemble the women we know and love in the least.
But – a couple of movies I have seen lately have changed that. The first is Stranger than Fiction’s tax evading Ana Pascal played by Maggie Gyllenhaal. Although she is a love interest, she is one full of life and character. She refuses to pay her tax on principle, she is outspoken and rebellious and she has some great tattoos. In short – she is awesome.
Another interesting female character I saw recently was Rocket Science’s Ginny Ryerson played by Anna Kendrick. She is a fast-talking debate champion who will do anything to win. This fresh-faced girl is a departure from the way that teenage girls are usually portrayed in movies in so many ways: she is smart, not wearing revealing clothing, focused, talented and has some inner conflict. Wow.
Hopefully next time the producers will make these characters the stars of the movies… because already they shine.
It’s about time!!!!!