Whenever I watch movies I always get influenced by the female leads in those films, I love me some strong female characters that inspire my inner self and push me to do better things in life. In this blog, I'll be listing some of my favourite female leads from movies and why I chose them:
Elle woods:
What I love about Legally Blonde is how Elle Woods proves that women are more than just their looks. Sure, she’s beautiful, girly, loves the color pink, and is into fashion, but she’s also intelligent, hard-working, clever, resourceful, and genuinely kind. She’s strong and she proves herself to everyone who doubts her — from her lame ex-boyfriend to her college professors. Women can be successful and smart as well as feminine and cheerful; they’re not mutually exclusive!
Elizabeth Bennet:
Jane Austen's Elizabeth Bennet—played to perfection by Keira Knightley in the 2005 version of the film—remains compelling no matter how many hundreds of years ago she was written into existence. Unlike her sisters, she doesn't let the introduction of wealthy men like Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen) automatically wow her. No, she makes them prove their worth. Thanks to her fierce sense of self, loyalty to her family, and wicked-smart retorts, this well-read lady defied what it meant to be a woman in the early 19th century. In a 1813 letter to her sister, Austen even said of her creation, "I must confess that I think her as delightful a creature as ever appeared in print." And we wholeheartedly agree.
Little Women:
Five strong women dominate the narrative: the fiery and independent Jo (Saoirse Ronan), the nurturing Meg (Emma Watson), the determined Amy (Florence Pugh), the selfless Beth (Eliza Scanlen) and their guiding force, Marmee (Laura Dern). Written by a woman, adapted to the screen and directed by a woman, “Little Women” is forever a treasure of strength within and among women.
Beatrix; The Bride:
Uma Thurman's tough-as-nails character Beatrix "The Bride" Kiddo has one goal: exacting revenge on the man who shot her in the head. Over the course of the two Kill Bill films, she exhibits unrivaled tenacity and grit (and combat skills) that are nothing short of inspirational. Any situation The Bride finds herself in—including, at one point, being buried alive—she overcomes.
Clarise Starling:
Young FBI trainee Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster, in an Oscar-winning performance) seeks the advice of the brilliant imprisoned serial killer Dr Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins, in an Oscar-winning performance) to help track down a new serial killer. Starling is both strong and vulnerable, using her savvy to manage her interactions with Lecter, determined to solve the puzzle to save another kidnapped girl before it’s too late.
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