Not exact matches
Today marks 10 yrs since our introduction to one
of the most complex,
powerful, iconic
female characters on TV, Peggy Olson.
From the nail - biting tavern scene in which Kruger tries to mediate a tense showdown between the Nazis and the Basterds to the unforgettable climax in which Laurent's own version
of happily ever after is revealed (the movie begins with «Once upon a time...»), the
female characters are unquestionably necessary,
powerful, and unforgettable.
Which isn't to say that the film doesn't boast plenty
of powerful and often disturbing sequences (it does), nor that its mostly -
female cast don't deliver a forceful ensemble performance, with Natalie Portman exceptional as the traumatised but driven central
character, biologist Lena.
«I don't know if it's something in the zeitgeist that's manifesting itself in these
powerful portrayals
of female characters in these really big hit movies as well as smaller indie movies.
And this brings us to the critical backlash to this film: a feeling in some quarters that for all its
powerful and compelling
female lead, the movie appears obtuse on race and blackness by making it a subsidiary function
of the white
characters» moral journey.
It's a feeling that for all its
powerful and compelling
female lead, the movie appears obtuse on the racial issue that it chooses to make part
of the
characters» moral journey.
Her turn as Mildred is getting all kinds
of critical raves, most
of which hinge on her
character's unrelenting intensity; because American movies constantly fail to deliver
powerful female protagonists, there is a tendency to latch onto and celebrate the exceptions, which Mildred certainly is.
With Disobedience, Sebastián Lelio is internationally honored as a master in the creation
of powerful female characters full
of layers who prefer to ask for forgiveness rather than permission.»
Full
of vigorous, unforgettable
female characters, The Bastard
of Istanbul is a bold,
powerful tale that will confirm Shafak as a rising star
of international fiction.
«With Disney's IP treasure chest
of powerful and strong
female characters, we actually are seeing a split with Infinity that's more 50 % boys and 50 % girls.»
Given that, most
of the
female characters are quite
powerful characters, although some have one too many clichés.
The main
character is one
of the best examples I have experienced in recent years
of a well rounded,
powerful female lead.