I just finished watching sucker punch for a new podcast we titled Reboot to the Head and although there are many things to dislike about that movie I was amazed at how well those loco hot girls shot various high powered military grade rifles, wielded the sword, and threw punches. It was during that steam punk sequence that I deemed Sucker Punch something more than just ass less chaps and ponytails with all kinds of crazy. Say what you will about the movie as a whole, it just doesn’t work — got it. Try watching the film again or just the fantasy sequences and look beyond the obvious. They’ll surprise you with how well Jena, Emily, Abbie, Vanessa and Jamie committed themselves to the illusion that they could take down larger than life samurais, a nazi army, and one pissed off momma dragon. Nowhere is it written that cute equals weakness especially on screen where it’s the illusion we’ve come to witness. To execute the perfect action movie trick with a dramatic actor it is important to veil the star of the show in a shroud of mystery. Make the audience believe you are this Amazonian warrior with strength that surpasses that of any man or superhero. Make us believe you are Wonder Woman, Gal Garbot, and you will join the Pantheon of Legends next to Linda Carta and Xena: Warrior Princess.
Case closed.
Sissy Punch
