Key Takeaways:
– Two decades after the critically unsuccessful 2005 Elektra movie, Jennifer Garner's version of the character is revived in Shawn Levy's Deadpool & Wolverine.
– Elektra's original spinoff suffered due to several shortcomings in storytelling and execution, despite Garner's commendable portrayal.
– The fade out to green smoke death scene for Typhoid Mary in Elektra has been criticized due to it's non-violent PG-13 approach.
– There's a call for a rematch between Elektra and Typhoid Mary in an R-rated scene.
Looking Back at Elektra: An Emphasis on What Went Wrong
It's been two decades since Jennifer Garner portrayed the female anti-hero Elektra in the 2005 spinoff movie that was a critical and commercial failure. Despite Garner's admirable performance, Elektra was riddled with flaws that led to a learning curve for filmmakers and producers. From its rushed release to the accession to the PG-13 boundary, numerous aspects played a part in the downfall of the character's cinema version. The issue wasn't necessarily Garner's acting, but more about the story and the way it was executed.
The Criticized Fight Scene in Elektra
One of the most criticized components of Elektra was the unfulfilled promise of a violent character. The most glaring misstep was the scene where Elektra throws her sai at the character Typhoid Mary, played by Natassia Malthe. Instead of the expected gore, Typhoid Mary turns into a puff of green smoke and evaporates, a choice made to accommodate the PG-13 rating. This element led to an absurdity and also undermined Elektra's training and ruthlessness as an apex assassin.
The Need for a Rematch between Elektra and Typhoid Mary
Elektra and Typhoid Mary are both highly trained, skilled martial artists, each with her unique skills and arsenal. A rematch between these two formidable characters in an R-rated setting has been a long-standing demand among the fans. Elektra is equipped with her sais and skills in ninjutsu, aikido, and karate, while Typhoid Mary wields her martial arts skills along with telekinetic powers and pyrokinesis. An epic rematch would do justice to the essence of these characters and their prowess.
A Fresh Start for Elektra in Deadpool & Wolverine
Garner's version of Elektra is set to return in Shawn Levy's Deadpool & Wolverine, offering a fresh take on the character. This revival has sparked hope for Elektra, as fans believe the character deserves a better story or at least a fitting conclusion. A rematch with Typhoid Mary could be the perfect opportunity for that.
Conclusion
Elektra's initial journey may have been tough, but the character isn't beyond redemption. With her return being integrated into the Deadpool & Wolverine storyline, She has another chance to shine. The prospects of a rematch with Typhoid Mary in a ruthless, R-rated setting could be the course correction that Elektra's story needed all along. Now you can revisit Elektra on Disney+, and forge a fresh perspective prior to her return in Deadpool & Wolverine.
