These Marvel movies haven’t always been a great place for women, but credit to the otherwise hyper-masculine “Thor” franchise, they made Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster more than just a love interest. Obviously you’d have to in order to attract an actress of her caliber, but the whip-smart scientist who doesn’t sit around waiting to be rescued was a breath of fresh air for the blockbuster, even if the second movie didn’t use her as effectively (she’s reportedly not going to be returning for the next film).
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