Best Female Action Star - Blu-ray Forum

Lepidopterous · 09-16-2008, 08:35 AM

I just finished the Kill Bill movies on blu-ray and it got me thinking. Who is the baddest a** female protagonist in an action movie? Whether it be The Bride/Beatrix in Kill Bill, Selene from Underworld, Lara Croft from Tomb Raider, or Sarah Connor... who is the baddest?

odin24 · 09-16-2008, 08:43 AM

I just finished watching the Resident Evil Trilogy not too long ago, Milla's pretty bad-ass.

Lepidopterous · 09-16-2008, 08:52 AM

Just got the poll up, feel free to vote.

Beefbowl · 09-16-2008, 09:06 AM

I have to pick the girl from Chocolate, she can kick all their butts. lol.

katharsis · 09-16-2008, 09:34 AM

That's a pretty close call for me between Ripley and Sarah Connor.
Voted for Ripley since she appeared in more films.

How about Cynthia Rothrock ? j/k!!

silversnake · 09-16-2008, 09:40 AM

the bride. no questions asked

bg_nyc · 09-16-2008, 10:10 AM

Can we count anime? I love Deunan from Appleseed Ex Machina. She wrecks shop.

Red Hood · 09-16-2008, 06:20 PM

Selene

Marine Mike · 09-16-2008, 06:22 PM

Its actually pretty difficult to vote here as you state 'Action Star' compared to character as you fail to mention any actress names. So are we voting for character or actual actress' portrayal of the character? Though my answer may or may not change, but I went with 'The Bride' as I felt that Uma out acted as well as out 'actioned' the rest of them.

Bageara · 09-16-2008, 06:34 PM

I voted for Ellen Ripley as best female action star
However if it had been for hottest action star it would of most definitly went to Selene

ScarredLungs · 09-16-2008, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gambit

Selene

+1

MacDaddyOJack · 09-16-2008, 06:47 PM

Gotta be Mila, she killed all the crows

I'm a sucker for that trilogy anyways, even though I know they aren't the greatest movies!

ZMan · 09-16-2008, 06:56 PM

Got to go with Beatrix Kiddo (The Bride)! The action from the fight scene in the House of Blue Leaves (The Crazy 88) alone constitutes the very definition of "bad-ass."

Ataneruo · 09-16-2008, 07:18 PM

+1 The Bride. Although it was a toss-up between her and Ripley

slee915 · 09-16-2008, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvm

+1

+2

emacs · 09-17-2008, 01:11 AM

what is the criteria for 'best female action star'? if it's based on athletic ability, Michelle Yeoh trumps everyone in the list. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000706/

Lepidopterous · 09-17-2008, 02:51 AM

I'm surprised Lara Croft isn't the favorite anymore. But the rest are well deserved.

Rob71 · 09-17-2008, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emacs

what is the criteria for 'best female action star'? if it's based on athletic ability, Michelle Yeoh trumps everyone in the list. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000706/

I'd second that pick. But since she's not on the list, I'm going with Selene.

DeeChizzle · 09-17-2008, 03:01 AM

Ellen Ripley. No special powers, abilities, or weapons training. She basically had to whoop alien ass with sheer guts and determination not once but 3 times. I think it's only fair that they evened the playing field when she gained some powers through DNA cloning in Resurrection.

PoLskA · 09-17-2008, 03:40 AM

Selene as well...

View Poll Results: Who is the best female action character/hero?
Lara Croft (Tomb Raider)	19	6.53%
Beatrix/The Bride (Kill Bill)	29	9.97%
Alice (Resident Evil)	32	11.00%
Selene (Underworld)	59	20.27%
Rogue (X-Men)	1	0.34%
Trinity (The Matrix)	10	3.44%
Sarah Connor (Terminator)	28	9.62%
Elektra (Daredevil/Elektra)	1	0.34%
Princess Leia (Star Wars)	19	6.53%
Cherry (Planet Terror)	2	0.69%
Nikita (La Femme Nikita)	5	1.72%
Ellen Ripley (Aliens)	86	29.55%
Voters: 291. You may not vote on this poll

09-16-2008, 08:35 AM	#1
Lepidopterous Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:DjMethod was here Blu-ray collection:696 Trading Score:2	Best Female Action Star I just finished the Kill Bill movies on blu-ray and it got me thinking. Who is the baddest a** female protagonist in an action movie? Whether it be The Bride/Beatrix in Kill Bill, Selene from Underworld, Lara Croft from Tomb Raider, or Sarah Connor... who is the baddest?

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09-16-2008, 08:43 AM	#2
odin24 Active Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Windsor, Ontario Blu-ray reviews:1	I just finished watching the Resident Evil Trilogy not too long ago, Milla's pretty bad-ass.

09-16-2008, 08:52 AM	#3
Lepidopterous Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:DjMethod was here Blu-ray collection:696 Trading Score:2	Just got the poll up, feel free to vote.

09-16-2008, 09:06 AM	#4
Beefbowl Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Guam Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:749 Trading Score:20	I have to pick the girl from Chocolate, she can kick all their butts. lol.

09-16-2008, 09:34 AM	#5
katharsis Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:SoCal Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:379 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	That's a pretty close call for me between Ripley and Sarah Connor. Voted for Ripley since she appeared in more films. How about Cynthia Rothrock ? j/k!!

09-16-2008, 09:40 AM	#6
silversnake Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:22 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:498 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:32	the bride. no questions asked

09-16-2008, 10:10 AM	#7
bg_nyc Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3	Can we count anime? I love Deunan from Appleseed Ex Machina. She wrecks shop.

09-16-2008, 06:20 PM	#8
Red Hood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:33	Selene

09-16-2008, 06:22 PM	#9
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	Its actually pretty difficult to vote here as you state 'Action Star' compared to character as you fail to mention any actress names. So are we voting for character or actual actress' portrayal of the character? Though my answer may or may not change, but I went with 'The Bride' as I felt that Uma out acted as well as out 'actioned' the rest of them.

09-16-2008, 06:34 PM	#10
Bageara Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Newcastle UK PSN:Bageara Blu-ray collection:162 Trading Score:4	I voted for Ellen Ripley as best female action star However if it had been for hottest action star it would of most definitly went to Selene

09-16-2008, 06:47 PM	#12
MacDaddyOJack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Richmond, VA PSNetwork: MacDaddyOJack Trophy Level: 12(4%) Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	Gotta be Mila, she killed all the crows I'm a sucker for that trilogy anyways, even though I know they aren't the greatest movies!

09-16-2008, 06:56 PM	#13
ZMan Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Huntsville, AL	Got to go with Beatrix Kiddo (The Bride)! The action from the fight scene in the House of Blue Leaves (The Crazy 88) alone constitutes the very definition of "bad-ass."

09-16-2008, 07:18 PM	#14
Ataneruo Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:226 Blu-ray collection:993 DVD collection:17 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:2	+1 The Bride. Although it was a toss-up between her and Ripley

09-17-2008, 01:11 AM	#16
emacs Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	what is the criteria for 'best female action star'? if it's based on athletic ability, Michelle Yeoh trumps everyone in the list. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000706/

09-17-2008, 02:51 AM	#17
Lepidopterous Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:DjMethod was here Blu-ray collection:696 Trading Score:2	I'm surprised Lara Croft isn't the favorite anymore. But the rest are well deserved.

09-17-2008, 03:01 AM	#19
DeeChizzle Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:The Last Frontier Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:74 Trading Score:47	Ellen Ripley. No special powers, abilities, or weapons training. She basically had to whoop alien ass with sheer guts and determination not once but 3 times. I think it's only fair that they evened the playing field when she gained some powers through DNA cloning in Resurrection.

09-17-2008, 03:40 AM	#20
PoLskA Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Livonia, MI Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:949 Blu-ray collection:2588 DVD collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:381	Selene as well...

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