A compilation of movies featuring strong female lead characters. I find most “chick flicks” have the exact same formula of ladies needing to “get the guy”. These movies stick out in my mind as creating a unique and progressive role for women.
Ghost World
This is an excellent movie adapted from Daniel Clowes's graphic novel of the same name. The story of Enid Coleslaw (anagram of Daniel Clowes). It also stars Steve Buscemi, Thora Birch and Scarlett Johansson.
Thelma and Louise
This is a movie about female empowerment and freedom. It is well known as a movie with feminist aspects and very inspiring.
Sin City
This is a movie adapted from a Frank Miller graphic novel series of the same name. Most characters are strong female protagonists with excellent dialog. Noted women: Rosario Dawson, Jessica Alba and Alexis Bledel
Death Proof
A Quentin Tarantino movie that focuses around a group of daredevil stuntwoman running from a serial killer. Star Zoe Bell is a professional stuntwoman who worked as Uma Thurman's stunt double in the Kill Bill series.
Kill Bill 1 & 2
Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill series are great movies focusing on "Beatrix Kiddo" aka "The Bride" aka "Black Mamba". Very strong female cast leading with Uma Thurman, and featuring Lucy Liu, Vivica A Fox and Daryl Hannah.
Hard Candy
Hard Candy stars Ellen Page, leading lady from the popular movie Juno. She plays a vigilante teenager on a mission to take down men preying on younger girls. Excellent acting job by Page, you never know until the very end if she is good or bad.
