[Oblivion]

Isn't that adorable?

I’d have to wear pasties to greenlight any of these movies…They’re always fighting in a bra, so while it might be exciting for a still photo, it’s ridiculous. One of the most exciting thing about [The Avengers,] is that in my opening scene the first thing you see is my character getting punched in the face. Everybody’s like, ‘Damn, it’s nice to see a girl get the shit kicked out of her…Superheroine movies are normally really corny and bad. They’re always like, fighting in four inch heels with their [thrusting out her chest] like a two-gun salute.

http://thinkprogress.org/alyssa/2012...superheroines/

[Spike Spiegel]

Superheroine... movies?

Is she talking about Catwoman, or Elektra?

[Eschaton]

i hate my job too scarlett

[Mangotron]

Whaaat? Wasn't she wearing heels for part of the opening sequence? And there are quite a few shots blatantly framing her ass as the focal point... not that I'm complaining.

[XiaNaphryz]

Aside from her outfit not being completely zipped up in the front, her outfit wasn't really too bad in terms of not showing skin at least. Though some may argue the fact that it was pretty much skin-tight is a different issue, of course.

Whaaat? Wasn't she wearing heels for part of the opening sequence?

I don't remember if she had them on at the start, she picked them up at the very end though. She was supposed to be undercover, so I'm guessing she was dressed up for some social event prior to her "capture."

[CzarTim]

[Sentry]

Black Widow in Avengers was one of the best parts of the movie, if not only because I wasn't expecting it. Definitely didn't take advantage of her looks and anything, and oppositely she served a vital role.

[Scullibundo]

The best heroines in film aren't like that at all, thankfully. Ripley, Sarah Connor and The Bride.

[Escape Goat]

I always wear stilettos for my martial arts.

[anaron]

Whaaat? Wasn't she wearing heels for part of the opening sequence? And there are quite a few shots blatantly framing her ass as the focal point... not that I'm complaining.

She's referring mainly to the characterization.

[WJD]

[thrusting out her chest] you say?

[XiaNaphryz]

The best heroines in film aren't like that at all, thankfully. Ripley, Sarah Connor and The Bride.

Isn't she mainly referring to female characters from comic sources being translated to film? Not talking about film as a whole.

[Lunchbox]

isnt she posing with her ass sticking out on the poster?

[Qasiel]

That picture needs re-drawing. Original pic shows all male (with the exception of Thor) showing crotch, whereas re-imagined Black Widow shields hers. Sexist, I say!

[kswiston]

To be fair, both Cap and Thor have had topless scenes in their own movies. Marvel is all for equality in their sexual exploitation.

[Tamanon]

Wait, what superheroine movies have their been?

Is she counting....Tomb Raider?

[Scullibundo]

Isn't she mainly referring to female characters from comic sources being translated to film?

I guess, but how many of them are there?

[Divvy]

Aside from her outfit not being completely zipped up in the front, her outfit wasn't really too bad in terms of not showing skin at least. Though some may argue the fact that it was pretty much skin-tight is a different issue, of course.

Well not having it zipped up is kind of a thing for the character:



Although, that's also due to the ridiculous sexualization of women in comic books, but that's another story...

Also, I don't think her outfit was THAT skin tight. Sure it was form fitting, but it could have been a lot worse(better?)

[Slayven]

Shit is changing in comics.


Glory went from this


To this

[TOM f'N CRUISE]

holly shit @ that damn ass pics

[Sadsic]

She's referring mainly to the characterization.

still part of the problem

[Lunchbox]

Shit is changing in comics. Glory went from this To this

i would buy the top one and laugh at the bottom one

bad marketing thats all

[Sentry]

Aside from her outfit not being completely zipped up in the front, her outfit wasn't really too bad. Though some may argue the fact that it was pretty much skin-tight is a different issue, of course.

Well considering she usually looks like this in the comics;





I think we can agree they didn't go anywhere near overboard with it.

[XiaNaphryz]

isnt she posing with her ass sticking out on the poster?

Not on the official poster. I think the poster you're thinking about shows her from the back, but she's just standing there. Her ass just happens to stand out because, well, ScarJo.

[Slayven]

The second Black Widow was sexier.

[The Anti-Monitor]

To be fair, both Cap and Thor have had topless scenes in their own movies. Marvel is all for equality in their sexual exploitation.

It's funny, because both Iron Man and Hulk (and both Bruce Banners!) have had shirtless scenes as well. Wonder why one remembers those two, though...

And she's right, most female superheroes are ridiculously oversexualized to the point the most enjoyable ones are the non-serious ones like She-Hulk. Black Widow was surprisingly decent in Avengers. And no people, her ass isn't sticking out as much as you seem to think, it's just that she has a really nice ass. In the movie, not that poster above of course.

[XiaNaphryz]

It's funny, because both Iron Man and Hulk (and both Bruce Banners!) have had shirtless scenes as well.

Hell, the third Banner was naked in the Avengers!

[jon bones]

she rocked in the avengers and wasn't overly sexualized at all. she was fully clothed the whole time, kicked ass and was one of the most clever characters in her interrogation scenes. super hero stuff is supposed to be sexy both ways - no one wants to see out of shape terrible looking people for 2 and a nalf hours. but it was refreshing to see her really get some solid screen time doing cool things and not just landing all splay legged and whatnot.

Isn't that adorable?

not getting laid checklist:

condescending comments re: women - check

[Escape Goat]

they made the least cut person in the whole movie get totally naked.

[Scullibundo]

they made the least cut person in the whole movie get totally naked.

I don't remember Sam Jackson getting naked.

[Slayven]

they made the least cut person in the whole movie get totally naked.

That is what you get when the Best Boy is making the movie.

[XiaNaphryz]

I don't remember Sam Jackson getting naked.

[Orayn]

I think she makes a decent point. There are still plenty of hurdles that need to be overcome, but The Avengers does better than most.

To be fair, both Cap and Thor have had topless scenes in their own movies. Marvel is all for equality in their sexual exploitation.

I don't mean to equivocate, but re-watching the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies has reminded me that all of them contain copipus amounts of female-targeted fanservice.

[anaron]

she rocked in the avengers and wasn't overly sexualized at all. she was fully clothed the whole time, kicked ass and was one of the most clever characters in her interrogation scenes. super hero stuff is sexy both ways - but it was refreshing to see her really get some solid screen time doing cool things and not just landing all splay legged and whatnot. not getting laid checklist: condescending comments re: women - check

Her picking up the heels was also a perfect cap because it allows her femininity - something that seems to often be chucked aside in making a STRONG FEMALE™

[MisterHero]

I suppose that GIF of her getting groped was pretty awkward

and SeinfeldWHATSTHEDEEEAL with that GIF from Jimmy Kimmel

[Dany M]

DKR does this aswell with what we've seen of catwoman. In comparison to Arkham City and the halle berry film, the dark knight rises catwoman is tame.

Superheroines don't need to have 2/3 of their skin exposed to save the day.

[Tabris]

Probably my third favorite scene in the Avengers is where Black Widow is talking to Loki. It's like oh great, traditional girl crying scene when bad guy rips into them verbally and then bam, tricked ya.

[Copernicus]

Beautiful visually alluring objects get prominence.

News at eleven.

[wenis]

To this

I kinda want to read this now... that's pretty badass

[Tobor]

You should have linked to the full interview from EW. It's a great, although short discussion with the cast.

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/05/1...perhero-squad/

[anaron]

Probably my third favorite scene in the Avengers is where Black Widow is talking to Loki. It's like oh great, traditional girl crying scene when bad guy rips into them verbally and then bam, tricked ya.

I love her intentionally overacted "you monster." On a second viewing it's one of the funniest little gags.

[Jason Raize '75 - '04]

I’d have to wear pasties to greenlight any of these movies…They’re always fighting in a bra, so while it might be exciting for a still photo, it’s ridiculous. One of the most exciting thing about [The Avengers,] is that in my opening scene the first thing you see is my character getting punched in the face. Everybody’s like, ‘Damn, it’s nice to see a girl get the shit kicked out of her…Superheroine movies are normally really corny and bad. They’re always like, fighting in four inch heels with their [thrusting out her chest] like a two-gun salute.

That wasn't the first thing that came to my mind. She was a sex icon throughout the entire film. How can she decry the stereotypical portrayal of female characters in these roles whilst at the same adopt it herself?

[Log4Girlz]

If Cap and Thor can be topless in their movies, so can Scarlett Johanson, its only fair.

[The Anti-Monitor]

Her picking up the heels was also a perfect cap because it allows her femininity - something that seems to often be chucked aside in making a STRONG FEMALE™

And, unlike most heroines, or even comic Black Widow, she doesn't actually wear them in battle.

Beautiful visually alluring objects get prominence. News at eleven.

Are you sure "object" was the best word you could use?

If Cap and Thor can be topless in their movies, so can Scarlett Johanson, its only fair.

I was 100% up for the whole team to make shirtless meetings at a spa.

Hawkeye can wait outside.

[Orayn]

Beautiful visually alluring objects get prominence. News at eleven.

"Objects?" I know I was fixated on Tony's armor and Thor's cape whenever they were onscreen if that's what you're talking about. If not, explain yo'self.

[Sentry]

Beautiful visually alluring objects get prominence. News at eleven.

Ah-huh....

[Oblivion]

Lotta spoilers itt.

Come on folks, not all of us have seen the Avengers yet.

[Sean]

The Avengers was pretty tame in this regard, but it wasn't completely absent. Scarlett's very first scene was her tied up to a chair in a low cut cocktail dress and headbutting the dude as the camera focuses on her tits and cleavage.

(linked cause large gif): http://cdn.theblemish.com/images/201...ngers-0404.gif

[Sentry]

The second Black Widow was sexier.

Ehhhh.



But didn't she eventually turn into this fucked up thing? Yerr...

The Avengers was pretty tame in this regard, but it wasn't completely absent. Scarlett's very first scene was her tied up to a chair in a low cut cocktail dress and headbutting the dude as the camera focuses on her tits and cleavage. (linked cause large gif): http://cdn.theblemish.com/images/201...ngers-0404.gif

Focusing? Really? She was wearing the most normal looking dress i've ever seen..

[Slayven]

I kinda want to read this now... that's pretty badass

IF the art doesn't kill you. Supreme is in it too.