Badass Chick: Lady Vengeance

I think it's important in this quest for badassitude [as well as in life] for one to have role models. Someone to admire and learn from.

The first on my list is Lady Vengeance, from the Korean film of the same name. Her kind of badassery is more subtle than a 'Beatrix Kiddo' or 'Charlie's Angel', although they are excellent examples.

Lady Vengeance tells the story of a young woman who is imprisoned for killing a child. However, she was taking the fall for someone else, and once she's out of prison 13 years later, she is intent on revenge. The film is not for the faint of heart, but it's not filled with catchphrases or wire-fu. Lady Vengeance works with a quiet determination. She is completely reserved, which creates a sense of mystery, but acts with a confidence that assures she knows what she is doing and has everything figured out. She is also not perfect, and those flaws make her more human.

Some action stars can kick ass and take names, but it's nice to see some genuine purpose and compassion between the blood and guts.

With love and red eyeshadow

Cathryn