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Originally Posted by Oliver_W

Pretty much what Dezzy said. Plus, Brie Lawson is uncharasmatic as as a block of wood. If the film was just another MCU film it'd be fine, but Disney/Marvel were trying to push her as the most amazing hero ever, and that she'd be the new face of the MCU. She just doesn't have it tbh. Out of the remaining heroes, Spidey has the most potential for that.

The thing is, for the most part, this is a "stock internet opinion" practically copy-pasted from Reddit and the huge irony is that it's an opinion mainly thrown around by males. I very rarely see any actual females stating that Brie Larson's Captain marvel was an awful character, and interestingly, I'm not sure I've seen any declaring that WW is an amazing example of feminism portrayed correctly. I'm sorry guys but the idea that "we can tell it was made by women for women because her hair sure is always real nice" is one of the most bizarre supposedly "feminist" statements I've ever heard? Like it's bordering on offensive stereotype .

But yeah there's something just laughable about Men On The Internet getting together to declare what is and isn't good feminism, surely. I'm more inclined to trust the actual females who are both feminist and movie fans (and yes I genuinely know a couple) and the general and more realistic consensus there is that Capt Marvel is a more realistic human being (if, I agree, not the most charismatic actress) whilst WW is a two-dimensional fantasy version of "a strong woman".

Another thing worth pointing out is that it would be a ridiculous stretch to claim that Gal Gadot oozes charisma or isn't "wooden" in the WW role... she just gets more of a pass because she's easy on the eye, and humble and demure in interview settings like a good girl. And isn't that something in itself .