15 top women-led action movies

Charlize Theron in The Old Guard by Netflix
Charlize Theron in The Old Guard by Netflix

7) Black Widow (2021)

Black Widow (Image via Prime Video)
Black Widow (Image via Prime Video)

Scarlett Johansson finally got her turn in the limelight as Natasha Romanoff in this long-overdue Marvel behemoth. The film explores Natasha's past and her makeshift family, with standout performances by Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova. It balanced high-stakes action with heartfelt moments and delved into themes of redemption and identity. Director Cate Shortland balanced explosive fight scenes with emotional storytelling, giving fans a deeper understanding of Natasha. The choreography was fantastic, especially during the hand-to-hand combat sequences.

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Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu