All-female cast action movie: when will it be done?
08-19-07, 11:18 AM
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I was going to mention HEROIC TRIO (and it's sequel) too, but they fight Anthony Wong, so I guess it doesn't count. Like that film, looking to Hong Kong is your best bet for seeing films with ass kicking females (eg. YES MADAM)
08-20-07, 07:07 AM
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PACMAN, that's exactly what I meant. It would be gimmicky of course, but I don't think it has every been done with a big cast (I think in THE DESCENT it was only about 6 actors in the film?)
08-20-07, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by toddly6666
I think in THE DESCENT it was only about 6 actors in the film?
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08-20-07, 06:18 PM
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The Descent was an exception to the girls mixed with guys formula because it was a small cast and a low budget flick. I'd be very cool if there was an action pic with lots of girls and maybe only one guy in it, but I think the studios would probably feel that it wouldn't be too successful. There's still a lot of sexism out there regarding action movies, u know.
For example, I know quite a few people that didn't go see Kill Bill because they saw it as a chick action flick, nevermind that the director of Pulp Fiction made it. Also, if the female characters are not overtly sexual in a conventional way, that also gives a problem for some viewers.
For example, I know quite a few people that didn't go see Kill Bill because they saw it as a chick action flick, nevermind that the director of Pulp Fiction made it. Also, if the female characters are not overtly sexual in a conventional way, that also gives a problem for some viewers.
