Funny how no one looks at other, often serious superheroes and comments on their lack of “charisma.” I’ve noticed a distinct sexist trend since the film’s release wherein people are uncomfortable with Larson’s out-of-my-way-I-have-a-job-to-do characterization and label that as “wooden” because heaven forbid a woman not be animated and chipper all the time. Black Widow is one thing—she’s a minor character with little screen time—but a whole two hours of a woman looking determined and serious and vaguely angry at the world? Who wants to watch that? Shouldn’t she be smiling more?
Fans are clamoring to talk about how badass this is
But label this as a lack of effort, acting, and skill.
And of course, these reviews I’ve read insisting that Carol has no personality conveniently omit when she’s amusedly BAMF
teasing
gutted
loving
and poignant
Larson did a fantastic job, embodying a trained and serious soldier who isn’t inclined to let her guard down until she knows she can trust someone. That’s… a whole lot of superheroes. It’s nothing new. You all just don’t like watching a woman who can kick your ass.
