Gina Carano deals impact

Watch how muscular, tough and/but attractive Gina Carano deals brutal blows as a lead role in “Haywire”, a new action thriller directed by Steven Soderbergh. As far as I can judge just after watching 2.35 minutes long trailer (Click here to watch), the film looks quite promising. It appears Gina has what it takes: attractiveness, an interesting voice, acting skills, and of course last but not least, she has impressive fighting background. 

Certainly, the fact of Carano being a former #3-ranked in Women’s Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) adds to the realism of fighting scenes. It does not mean every fighting always has to look realistic to serve its purpose – watch how brutally and hilariously Jessica Alba dispatches several gangsters in the “Machete” – but then it was a pastiche, a parody. Nobody expects that Jessica Alba would be able to knock out somebody for real. Similarly, watching Angelina Jolie as Laura Croft may be entertaining but I doubt anybody could inagine Angelina fighting for real. No such problem with Gina Carano. The fighter and now actress once said: "Everyone has their own niche in life; I just seem to gravitate towards physical violence." Certainly, nobody who saw her fighting would doubt about her ability to kick ass.

Moving from kicking people’s asses to more important issues: If Gina Carano would be successful as a worldwide known actress what impact she may have in the male dominated society? I am not referring to teaching girls how to fight or about promoting sport – although Carano may be able to do for women’s mixed martial arts the same what Arnold Schwarzenegger did for bodybuilding. Carano’s consistent image of a successful and confident badass woman can facilitate some positive changes maybe even around the world. Maybe it will be not a direct corelation but some people, some girls might get inspired. After all, Gina Carano breaks some traditional norms of what is expected from women in the society. Her example may inspire and help women to fight for their rights. 

MG