BvS All Things Superman and Batman: An Open Discussion - Part 83

[DarthSkywalker]

Her legs are very sexy and feminine. WW doesn't have to be a bodybuilder to be powerful

Yeah, I am definitely a fan of her legs. t:

 

[RadioSha]

Find me an actress with the build of Wonder Woman...

Go.

I'll be waiting.

I hate the hate and over-scrutinizing she's getting. Holy smokes.

I really hope these comments and tweet don't get through to her. She's stronger than us sweaty nerds behind the computer. She'll do great.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Find me an actress with the build of Wonder Woman...

Go.

I'll be waiting.

There are a few other actress, like MEW, Olga Kurylenko, and Jaimie Alexander who fit the more "toned" and "sexy" comic book look imo, but I think Gal looks quite nice.

I think Gal's only real problem is how insane both Superman and Batman look here. Beast. Same for guys like the Rock and Momoa.

 

[Mrs. Wayne]

Well having seeing all the movies awaiting us in the future (BvS), all I can say is...

 

[D.P.]

I hate the hate and over-scrutinizing she's getting. Holy smokes.

I really hope these comments and tweet don't get through to her. She's stronger than us sweaty nerds behind the computer. She'll do great.

I just want to know where are all these alleged actresses with bodybuilder physiques?

Ripped biceps and triceps? Bulging quads? Where are they?

I'll wait.

There are a few other actress, like Olga Kurylenko and Jaimie Alexander who fit the more "toned" and "sexy" comic book look imo, but I think Gal looks quite nice.

I think Gal's only real problem is how insane both Superman and Batman look here. Beast. Same for guys like the Rock and Momoa.

Their builds aren't very different from Gal's at all.

Correct me if I'm wrong, isn't WW's strength magical in nature?

 

[Lantern Venom]

Her legs are very sexy and feminine. WW doesn't have to be a bodybuilder to be powerful

Some characters physical appearances are too important to cut corners. Think about Andre Garfield as Thor. It just doesn't work, and he could train for 10 years and it wouldn't work. As Spidey, his look is just fine and his power can established by the plot. Yet he would never be the physical monolith that Thor needs to be on screen because he doesn't have the body type. Wonder Woman falls into that same category.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Their builds aren't very different from Gal's at all.

Correct me if I'm wrong, isn't WW's strength magical in nature?

They definitely put on weight "better" and it shows on their frame. Not that I am complaining of course, just saying it is true. It is different from women like Gal and Keri Russell who can get toned, but can't really add a lot of muscle or just weight in general.

And WW's abilities, while somewhat tied to magic (depending on the origin), are also very physical in their nature. She trains, hard. She is a warrior in every sense of the word. She'd shame the Spartans in 300. She is kind of like Thor in that regard. She has the gifts, but she puts a lot into as well. It shows in her physique.

 

[RadioSha]

Fanboy mentality:

"Too skinny. Needs to eat more food and gain muscle on quads and armpit."

"THE DEFINITIVE WONDER WOMAN. But I also prefer these because bluh."

Guys, stop making excuses. Just stop. It's not cool.

 

[D.P.]

They definitely put on weight "better" and it shows on their frame. Not that I am complaining of course, just saying it is true. It is different from women like Gal and Keri Russell who can get toned, but can't really add a lot of muscle or just weight in general.

And WW's abilities, while somewhat tied to magic (depending on the origin), are also very physical in their nature. She trains, hard. She is a warrior in every sense of the word. She'd shame the Spartans in 300. She is kind of like Thor in that regard. She has the gifts, but she puts a lot into as well. It shows in her physique.

Well, let's compare:

Just looking at her arms the difference is huge. She'll also have time to tone even more for the sequels.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

What was the point of posting those last two pics, when they were clearly not "in shape". Have you seen QoS or any Thor film? Listen, I am very happy with Gal. But lets not just make crap up because we can.

 

[KeithK83]

Gadot looks fantastic! I dunno what people are expecting Lucy lawless?

 

[Lantern Venom]

Her legs are very sexy and feminine. WW doesn't have to be a bodybuilder to be powerful

I just want to know where are all these alleged actresses with bodybuilder physiques?

Ripped biceps and triceps? Bulging quads? Where are they?

I'll wait.


?

Do you remember Hercules: TLJ and Xena? Those shows had a myriad of warrior women, many of whom had the fitness woman look. That was 20 years ago, so I'll never buy the "there aren't any large women" argument. They're out there, but Wondy's physical prowess as a character took a back seat to a few casting people's boyhood fantasies.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Well, let's compare:

Just looking at her arms the difference is huge. She'll also have time to tone even more for the sequels.

You do realize that is the point? She can't get bigger. Also, I don't think you know what toned means. You can have skinny arms, and be toned. Keira Knightley put on weight and was toned for Domino. She had a real neck and shoulders on her, which was noticable in a few scenes in P&P that were re-shot when she was still in her Domino shape. She was still quite petite. That is just how they are built.

 

[Lantern Venom]

Gadot looks fantastic! I dunno what people are expecting Lucy lawless?

Yes, a younger version of that was what I was expecting.

 

[Wise]

I honestly don't know why WB doesn't just put the footage online. I mean it's not hard to find. Wouldn't they prefer their fans to view it in it's HQ glory rather than see it as grainy cam footage?

 

[RadioSha]

What was the point of posting those last two pics, when they were clearly not "in shape". Have you seen QoS or any Thor film? Listen, I am very happy with Gal. But lets not just make crap up because we can.

"Not in shape."

This is what we got in Thor and you're complaining about how Gal looks in the new photo?!?

 

[D.P.]

You do realize that is the point? She can't get bigger. Also, I don't think you know what toned means. You can have skinny arms, and be toned. Keira Knightley put on weight and was toned for Domino. She was still quite petite. That is just how they are built.

I do. She still can tone. She is essentially building from scratch.

My original point was this:

There aren't any actresses on the current landscape that can physically look like the WW from the comics at this point in time. The look in the comic books is overexaggerated and works within that world, but it's very hard to achieve and is unrealistic for a woman who hasn't already integrated weight training into their everyday life.

So I posed the question to those who want something better...find it and post it.

Olga and Jaimie aren't that toned that they simply blow Gal at out the water. There's barely that much of a notable difference, if there is any at all.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Yes, a younger version of that was what I was expecting.

Even after they cast Gal? Really?

 

[Wise]

Honestly Sif looks barely bigger if at all than Wonder Woman. Jamie looked perfectly believable in Thor 2.

People complaining for the sake of complaining.

 

[RadioSha]

I do. She still can tone. She is essentially building from scratch.

My original point was this:

There aren't any actresses on the current landscape that can physically look like the WW from the comics at this point in time. The look in the comic books is overexaggerated and works within that world, but it's very hard to achieve and is unrealistic for a woman who hasn't already integrated weight training into their everyday life.

So I posed the question to those who want something better...find it and post it.

Olga and Jaimie aren't that toned that they simply blow Gal at out the water. There's barely that much of a notable difference, if there is any at all.

D.P., it's a lost cause man. We can't make the horses drink.

 

[KeithK83]

Yes, a younger version of that was what I was expecting.

I hear you. I think a young Lucy lawless would have been a good pick. But we have what we have and I think she looks incredible and not just obviously attractive, but like she can fight! add to that whatever they are going to use to explain her powers.

 

[D.P.]

Honestly Sif looks barely bigger if at all than Wonder Woman. Jamie looked perfectly believable in Thor 2.

People complaining for the sake of complaining.

Some are, I don't think that's the case with everybody.

I think some people need to see to believe. They can't necessarily fill in the blanks based upon the information they are given. Some people are able to fill in those blanks with their imagination, while some just can't.

It's pretty clear that based on how Snyder handled Faora, and how great Sif looked in Thor that Gal as WW can and will work, but there are some who just can't or won't draw that logical conclusion in their brain even though the evidence is right there in front of them.

It will work. Gal will work. They would have to be purposely trying to screw it up for it to not work at this point. We just have to wait and see how it will work, and for some that unknown is scary.

 

[matt47]

Aren't there "Appreciation" threads for people who just want to fanglee? Why must you threadcrap along with DP with your insistence that we drink the Kool Aid?

Aren't there threads for people who just want to talk about Man of Steel and not BvS? YEP! the f-ing MAN OF STEEL THREAD(S)!!!

 

[jmc]

I will admit she did fill out a lot better than I thought she would and I complained to no end about it. Still not the body type I would have liked but she at the very least looks healthier than she use to. For her sake I hope she stays at that weight because her previous look wasn't attractive at all.

 

[Lantern Venom]

Even after they cast Gal? Really?

No, prior to Gal. I knew when I saw Gal's body type that she would never be able to achieve the necessary look. Previously, I never thought that finding an actress with a muscular build was difficult. Strength building is more prevalent among women today, and I can think of several women at my gym (which isn't particularly large) who have a Wonder Woman type of build.

Choosing Gal told me that Wondy's appearance wasn't important in the way it should have been. I was hoping Gal might surprise me and put on some muscle, and maybe she is trying, but she still looks really thin.