Alicia Vikander

[oriander2000]

That's one thing I like about skinny, no-fat girls: you get them to exercise for real, and their abs pop out in no time.
Mandatory comparison.
  And how.

  And some back muscles starting to get noticeable because, why not?

[oriander2000]

Do movie posters count? Nice arms...

[Old Surehand]

Do movie posters count? Nice arms...

Only if the muscles are real and not an artist's rendering.
Here's some pics from the movie:

[oriander2000]

Do movie posters count? Nice arms...

Only if the muscles are real and not an artist's rendering.
Here's some pics from the movie:

Fair enough. But I've seen plenty of magazine covers in this section...

[Old Surehand]

Fair enough. But I've seen plenty of magazine covers in this section...

And your point is?

[corssan]

Well, she certainly didn't go to the gym to do some light cardio. Can't say if the movie is going to be good or not, but Vikander seems to at least put some effort into a realistic portray of her role as Lara Croft.

[hhheeeyyy12345]

[moleman2005]

+K, if you like

More soon

[oriander2000]

A few gifs, some from moleman 's  pics. Twitching, straining (small) muscles ahoy:

[papadoc1981]

Let this be an example to Hollywood.  Having women get in shape for certain roles that call for it, IS A GOOD THING.  Men bust their ass in the gym to look part, women can do the same thing.  I see very few people on social media complaining about the shape Alicia got into.  The times are changing.

[oriander2000]

Let this be an example to Hollywood.  Having women get in shape for certain roles that call for it, IS A GOOD THING.  Men bust their ass in the gym to look part, women can do the same thing.  I see very few people on social media complaining about the shape Alicia got into.  The times are changing.

I wouldn't be that optimistic. The only actresses that worked out and developed noticeable muscles are the skinnier ones (Jennifer Garner, f.e.); remember: Jessica Biel was already very fit for Blade, and Linda Hamilton was given steroids by J. Cameron himself (she should've been glad her character wasn't one-eyed  ). And while we rejoice for a couple of abs, male actors get thrice as big in half the time.

Still, I agree with you in this should be, if not an example, a sign that times are changing. We're still very far, but a bit closer. However, they shouldn't only encourage actresses to get bulkier (after all, almost all actresses are on the very small side)...they should scout and give opportunities for already athletic women with some acting ability. I'm sure there are quite a few, especially in an industry as big as the Big H.

[caino]

ok I have to see this!!!

[Username13]

I'm super impressed by the work she put in. This is a big, Oscar-winning actress that legitimately got ripped for an action role. Great step in the right direction.

[hhheeeyyy12345]

A quick review:

It was alright.  3/5 stars

It was mildly entertaining, had a few funny parts and some action.  It was on par with Alien vs Predator. 

She was excellent though.  A lot of back, shoulder, and arm muscles throughout.  Worth seeing on dvd

[moleman2005]