Movies With “Strong Female” Leads That Fans Called Mary Sues

Director Elizabeth Banks received backlash after her film didn’t do well with audiences and viewers found the main characters to be underdeveloped. Many critics noted that the characters seemed to win too easily, making the story feel less exciting. Some fans felt the characters were unrealistically flawless, resembling the ‘Mary Sue’ trope. While the film tried to update the series by highlighting themes of sisterhood and female empowerment, it had trouble maintaining a consistent feel.








