Shailene Woodley: Top Heroines
IMDb Guest Editor Shailene Woodley shares her list of her Top Heroines in film.
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- DirectorRidley ScottStarsSigourney WeaverTom SkerrittJohn HurtThe crew of a commercial spacecraft encounters a deadly lifeform after investigating a mysterious transmission of unknown origin.Ripley is one of the first female heroines and her legacy is so much more than just a "last girl standing" status. She was the one who was right from the beginning not to let the Alien on board – a smart, capable and brave woman. I think characters like Tris in Divergent owe a great debt of gratitude to Ripley. - Shailene
- DirectorMike GabrielEric GoldbergStarsMel GibsonLinda HuntChristian BaleAn English soldier and the daughter of an Algonquin chief share a romance when English colonists invade seventeenth century Virginia.Pocahontas has a strong, independent spirit and really helped evolve the "Disney princess." -Shailene
- DirectorDoug LimanStarsBrad PittAngelina JolieAdam BrodyA bored married couple is surprised to learn that they are both assassins hired by competing agencies to kill each other.Angelina Jolie's character really feels like she could kick Brad Pitt's ass. I love how tough she is in this film. - Shailene
- DirectorGary FlederStarsMorgan FreemanAshley JuddCary ElwesPolice hunting for a serial kidnapper are helped when a victim manages to escape for the first time.Ashely Judd is amazing in Kiss the Girls. I love how her character refuses to be a victim. - Shailene
- DirectorChristopher NolanStarsChristian BaleTom HardyAnne HathawayEight years after the Joker's reign of chaos, Batman is coerced out of exile with the assistance of the mysterious Selina Kyle in order to defend Gotham City from the vicious guerrilla terrorist Bane.Catwoman--throughout the years--what a babe. and I don't just mean in the physical form. Kicks ass. Has Batman's back. Empowered when in black. Meow. - Shailene
- DirectorMcGStarsCameron DiazDrew BarrymoreLucy LiuThree women, detectives with a mysterious boss, retrieve stolen voice-ID software, using martial arts, tech skills, and sex appeal.I love the female team aspect of Charlie's Angels. They're clearly having an amazing time together too. - Shailene
- DirectorGeorge LucasStarsMark HamillHarrison FordCarrie FisherLuke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader.Princess Leia helped pave the way for action heroines who look completely comfortable holding a blaster. And those buns? Forget about it. -Shailene
- DirectorBrad BirdStarsCraig T. NelsonSamuel L. JacksonHolly HunterWhile trying to lead a quiet suburban life, a family of undercover superheroes are forced into action to save the world.Elastigirl shows her strength not just through fisticuffs with bad guys, but also as a protective mother and the glue that holds their family together.
- DirectorJames McTeigueStarsHugo WeavingNatalie PortmanRupert GravesIn a future British dystopian society, a shadowy freedom fighter, known only by the alias of "V", plots to overthrow the tyrannical government - with the help of a young woman.I love Natalie Portman's transition to a revolutionary who places her life on the line in order to stand up to a corrupt system. - Shailene