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Some more random thoughts on IM3. (If you missed it, my first post re: this movie is here.)
Pepper’s abs looks FANTASTIC. As did her Forbes cover. (Really sad I wasn’t able to read the headline.)
I liked that Rhodney had more to do and some serious moments of badass in this movie. And I actually believed that he and Tony were friends in a way I didn’t buy that actor as Rhodes in IM2. (WARMACHINEROXX.)
I thought that they did a great job with Maya in the context of Tony/Pepper – which was, of COURSE Tony had a one-night stand with her thirteen years ago and it really wasn’t an issue for Pepper, beyond being an aggravation of an existing fight. That said, I was not thrilled about Maya’s face-turn at the end. JUST LET HER BE A MORALLY-COMPOMISED, KIND OF EVIL LADY SCIENTIST, OKAY? I promise you, there are not enough of them running around.
I know that I said it in my last post, and I’m afraid I didn’t memorize any of the dialogue, but sweet jesus did I love the Tony/Pepper relationship. I love Tony was clearly committed to Pepper, I love that they both had a sense of humor about their relationship, even when they were at their wits end (or Pepper was 1000% done and packing bags), I love that neither Maya or Killian was an actual threat or presented as a threat (*cough* Natalie Rushman *cough*) to Tony and Pepper’s relationship. I also really love that despite Killian’s makeover, and despite Pepper’s interest in Killian’s tech, CEO Potts was clear in her refusal and didn’t engage with Killian’s attempt to manipulate her.
Pepper’s abs looks FANTASTIC. As did her Forbes cover. (Really sad I wasn’t able to read the headline.)
I liked that Rhodney had more to do and some serious moments of badass in this movie. And I actually believed that he and Tony were friends in a way I didn’t buy that actor as Rhodes in IM2. (WARMACHINEROXX.)
I thought that they did a great job with Maya in the context of Tony/Pepper – which was, of COURSE Tony had a one-night stand with her thirteen years ago and it really wasn’t an issue for Pepper, beyond being an aggravation of an existing fight. That said, I was not thrilled about Maya’s face-turn at the end. JUST LET HER BE A MORALLY-COMPOMISED, KIND OF EVIL LADY SCIENTIST, OKAY? I promise you, there are not enough of them running around.
I know that I said it in my last post, and I’m afraid I didn’t memorize any of the dialogue, but sweet jesus did I love the Tony/Pepper relationship. I love Tony was clearly committed to Pepper, I love that they both had a sense of humor about their relationship, even when they were at their wits end (or Pepper was 1000% done and packing bags), I love that neither Maya or Killian was an actual threat or presented as a threat (*cough* Natalie Rushman *cough*) to Tony and Pepper’s relationship. I also really love that despite Killian’s makeover, and despite Pepper’s interest in Killian’s tech, CEO Potts was clear in her refusal and didn’t engage with Killian’s attempt to manipulate her.
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There was a lot about it that worked, even if it was completely obvious that she'd survive the fall. She looked amazing, she got to kick ass and ultimately she was the one to destroy Killian. I'm a huge fan of women saving themselves and it's something that is tragically under-represented in film.
However - and this is just me being picky - but as Tony said, Pepper was perfect before all of that. She didn't need to be a fighter to be amazing and that's one of the things that always impressed me about the character. She was strong enough to handle Tony's quirks, loyal enough to put up with them, intelligent enough to keep up with him, she demonstrated grace under fire even when she was terrified and she was always classy and elegant even when she was flustered.
My issue is that she was terrific the way she was - they didn't need to add anything to that. I feel that putting her in a fight scene was their way of saying that the only way you can have a strong female character was to have her kick ass - like violence is the only way they can be strong.
Sure, it's infinitely better than making her into a damsel who has to be saved all the time, but to me it's clear that the representation of women in popular culture has eons to go before they are portrayed with any sense of equality.