![]() Without giving too much away, she's at once an alluring, graceful woman and a cold-blooded mercenary. Red Sparrow is different from the "typical" female spy, however. ![]() The "Femme Fatale" phrase is French for "deadly woman," and it refers to a figure from myth and literature and film: the seductive woman who lures men to their downfall with seemingly supernatural powers. ![]() Hollywood has long embraced the appeal of the femme fatale in action flicks, and in fact, many strong female leads have at least one role as a Dark Triad female on their resume. The release of Red Sparrow, starring Jennifer Lawrence has many wondering if she is another step away from women as secondary characters, and many are calling Red Sparrow the feminist version of Bond.Ĭomparing Red Sparrow vs Bond, why do critics and feminist activists embrace her as the feminist version of Bond? Although her titular character is a spy like Bond, there's some divergence. One would think that with the exposure of abuse and harassment happening behind the scenes, creative women in LaLa Land are rebelling against Hollywoods patriarch and creating art and entertainment with a feminine hand. With the rise of vocal, powerful female stars in all genres capable of carrying a summer blockbuster or a period piece drama, expect to see more women starring in titular and important roles. Hollywood has seen a slew of reboots lately, many featuring a feminist take on the original.
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