Ragitsu Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 I've seen Wonder Woman drawn enough different ways body wise that this really doesn't bother me any more than Hugh Jackman being way taller than classic Wolverine. She's slender, no doubt, but the pics I've seen have shown muscle definition enough for me to buy it. Admittedly, I can be exceptionally forgiving sometimes. However, in the comments I've heard about Batman V Superman, she's getting a lot of praise for her short time in it, so that speaks well There are different interpretations, sure, but there's also a general portrayal, and WW is generally portrayed as taller/beefier than Gadot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattern Ghost Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 I wish Gadot was as buff as Wonder Woman: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragitsu Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 I wish Gadot was as buff as Wonder Woman: Needs more bondage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattern Ghost Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Needs more bondage. They were going to give her more bondage, but the artist was tied up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zslane Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 I've yet to see a tv/movie Batman or Superman with the physical stature of the comic book characters. Some have come close, but none have truly succeeded, not to my satisfaction. And since I don't think anyone ever will, I have learned to just give up expecting Hollywood to get it right in that department. Maybe one day, when they perfect CG humans and can literally model characters with the correct dimensions, they'll get it right. In the mean time, we just need to look for other qualities in the casting choices, and judge the selected actors on those merits, rather than focusing so much on physicality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattern Ghost Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 George Reeves had a very similar physique to early Superman. The problem isn't with Hollywood in this case, it's with the outlandish proportions modern artists use to render superheroes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megaplayboy Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Well, when Whedon was working on a WW script/film, Christina Hendricks was reportedly interested in the role. Years back, Lucy Lawless probably would have been close to ideal, body and stature wise. But finding someone tall and built like a fitness model(with implants) ain't that easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragitsu Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 They wanted a hot "in" actor, so they chose someone who's greatest claim-to-fame was a "Fast and Furious" flick. Incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmower Boy Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 They wanted a hot "in" actor, so they chose someone who's greatest claim-to-fame was a "Fast and Furious" flick. Incredible. Yeah. They should have cast Super Lady Jesus from War and Peace the Movie That's Totally Won All the Oscars-- I'm sorry. What does this criticism even mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 After seeing Batman V Superman, I'm sold on Gadot for the part. She was one of the better parts of the film for me and I am not alone. The audience cheered when they saw her appear in full costume and there is a scene where she smiles in battle which really worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 They wanted a hot "in" actor, so they chose someone who's greatest claim-to-fame was a "Fast and Furious" flick. Incredible. Yeah. They should have cast Super Lady Jesus from War and Peace the Movie That's Totally Won All the Oscars-- I'm sorry. What does this criticism even mean? It means she only got the role after being noticed in two Fast and Furious films which were successful and thus she has audience recognition from the role rather than any acting ability. Wonder Woman needs to be someone with a bit more of a build physically. So Chyna would have been ideal physically but her voice rules her out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlord Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 After seeing Batman V Superman, I'm sold on Gadot for the part. She was one of the better parts of the film for me and I am not alone. The audience cheered when they saw her appear in full costume and there is a scene where she smiles in battle which really worked for me. Ditto. I'm sold on her as WW now. She is also definitely a 'warrior princess' in battle. even throwing in a few Xena-like screams for good measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattern Ghost Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Wonder Woman needs to be someone with a bit more of a build physically. So Chyna would have been ideal physically but her voice rules her out. Not just no, but F* no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ragitsu Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 The point is that casting someone who looks like they can kick ass (without strategic camera angles/work layered on top to mask deficiencies) is more believable. They'd never cast some skinny little guy to play Superman, even though his strength doesn't come from his muscles.Gina Carano is a good example. She's not the best actress, so probably not ideal for this film, but she has a good physique for Wonder Woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 If I was seriously fighting someone like Gadot I could duck out of the way. If I was seriously fighting someone like Chyna or Gina Carano I would pray it was over quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattern Ghost Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Carano has a much better build for the part than Chyna. Wonder Woman is an Amazon, not a roid freak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iuz the Evil Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Yeah, I kind of think I could take Gadot. I'm left doubting that's the case with Gina Carano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattern Ghost Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 I'd wrassle with either one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragitsu Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Carano has a much better build for the part than Chyna. Wonder Woman is an Amazon, not a roid freak. Tsk tsk...you're body shaming . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 I'd wrassle with either one. You sir, are a hero who is willing to sacrifice himself for the greater... something, and I salute you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Chyna is legitimately strong. And anyone Mick Foley respects can't be all bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattern Ghost Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Tsk tsk...you're body shaming . Nope. Chyna's clearly on roids. I'm drug abuse shaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattern Ghost Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Chyna is legitimately strong. And anyone Mick Foley respects can't be all bad. I never said she was all bad, just that she did steroids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 You say Hulk Hogan, I say Rick Flair...... Let's call the whole thing off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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