“FURIOSA” AND OTHER ACTION FILMS WITH STRONG FEMALE LEADS

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Inspired by the premiere of the film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga I decided to share some of my favorite action movies with female protagonists. Similar to the character Emperor FuriosaThe female leads brought all their power and charisma to the screen with their stunning performances.

FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA

The prequel to the acclaimed Mad Maxboth directors: George Millerappeared on May 15 at the 77th Cannes Film Festival and caused quite a stir at the event, after the star received a standing ovation Anya Taylor Joy and director George Miller for their incredible work. The film is about a young Furiosa who is Warlord Dementus from the Green Place of Many Mothers and ends up in the grip of the President of the Citadel, The Immortal Joeas seen in the film Mad Max: Fury Road.

The former draws you into the development of the powerful Furiosa, wonderfully played by the great Anya Taylor Joy, which earned her a standing ovation at Cannes. The actress delivered a total of 30 lines, according to the director, and let out a scream that she had to fight for, as she explained in an interview: “We are animals, and at some point one just freaks out,” she said. “There is a scream in this film, and I’m not kidding when I tell you that I fought for that scream for three months. I’m a really strong advocate of female anger.” Furiosa is a film that revolves around the female protagonist, and that’s why this masterpiece is definitely worth watching.

CHARLIE’S ANGEL

The cult film from the 2000s cannot be missed in this list, with the Y2K trend in fashion, Charlie’s Angels is constantly mentioned and mentioned because of the stylish clothing and personality of its characters, played by Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Lucy LiuThe film revolves around the three beautiful female detectives who use their looks, martial arts skills, disguise and amazing technology to save a future billionaire and prevent his software device from falling into the wrong hands.

The film has a sequel: Charlie’s Angels – Full Throttleand both are led by McG. Recently, in 2019, a reboot of it was launched, this time directed by Elizabeth Bankswith Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott and Ella Balinskawith an incredible soundtrack that includes the song “Don’t Call Me Angel” sung by Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus and Lana Del Rey. There are also funny and uplifting songs like “Pantera” by Anita and “Got Her Own” by Ariana Grande and Victoria Monet.

BIRDS OF PREY (AND THE FANTASTIC EMANCIPATION OF A CERTAIN HARLEY QUINN)

birds of prey is a turning point in HarleyQuinn‘s portrayal in the media, considering that in the film in which she previously appeared Suicide Squadshe was portrayed as comic relief and sexualized by her clothing, as the film was directed by a female director, Catherinewhich gives the film a female perspective on Harley’s role, as she is portrayed as a strong and intelligent woman and not just an object for men.

The film centers on Harley and a group that includes a singer, a hitman, a police detective and a young girl who stole a diamond from a crime boss, whom the aforementioned characters want to help. The women are played by Margot Robbie, Rosie Perez, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett and Ella Jay Basco. The film also includes an exclusive soundtrack with songs like “Boss Bitch” by Doja Cat“Diamonds” by Megan Thee Stallion and NormaniThe joke is on you from Charlotte Lawrence and “Sway with me” by Saweetie and GALXARA.

SUCKER PUNCH

This film is the definition of camp. It tells the story of Dolla 20-year-old who is falsely accused of violence by her abusive stepfather, which leads to her being placed in a psychiatric hospital. To escape the hospital, she uses a coping mechanism based on dancing, which takes her to an alternate universe from which she devises a plan to escape the place with the friends she made there.

It is full of fun, action and good music, one of the action scenes includes “Army of Me” by Bkörk! It is definitely worth it if you like films that are fun and make you laugh, because the action scenes have a certain anime style. Directed by Zack Snyder and some of the actors are Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Vanessa Hudgens and Jamie Chung.

KILL BILL

The cult film by Quentin Tarantino The film, which earned the protagonist a BAFTA nomination for Best Actress in 2004, is a must-see for film buffs around the world. It contains some of the best and most memorable dialogues and scenes in cinema history. The film follows the bride, played by Uma Thurmana former assassin who awakens from a coma after Bill, her former lover and boss, murders her.

Therefore, she has to endure a lot of pain and suffering to fight against Bill’s gang. There is even a sequel: Kill Bill Volume 2. The soundtrack includes songs like “Bang Bang- My Baby Shot Down” by Nancy Sinatra.The cast also includes Lucy Liu, the experienced O-Ren Ishii, Vivica Fox as Vernita Green, David Carradine as Bill and Chiaki Kuriyama as Gogo Yubarione of the most popular characters in the film.

QUEEN

This powerful film was responsible for Viola DavisNominated for the Bafta Awards for Best Actress. The film is a historical epic that follows the kingdom of Dahomey in the 19th century after a new king takes power. It features an army made up entirely of women, the Agojie warriors, who fight to protect their kingdom from the Oyo Empire, who have allied themselves with the Mahi people to sell Dahomey’s captives to European slave traders and raid their villages.

The Agojie are the only ones who can stop the massacre completely. The protagonist is Naniscaplayed by Viola Davis, the leader of the Agojie, who is responsible for protecting the kingdom and training new warriors for her unit. The soundtrack is mainly by Terence Blanchard and is filled with beautiful and distinctive instrumentals during the on-screen tensions, such as “Agojie Return,” “Tribute to the King,” and “Agojie It’s War.” There is also a bit of romance for all fans of the genre. Some of the cast are Thuso Mbedu as Nawi, Lashana Lynch as Izogie, Sheila Atim as Amenza and John Boyega as King Ghezo.

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The above article was edited by Anna Maria Prado .

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