Singlehandedly ruined the movie, and I will never forgive her for it.
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dr_shallowgrave — 18 years ago(May 05, 2007 08:42 PM)
First of all Kate Capshaw did not write her dialogue nor did she develop her character in TOD. She did the best she could with such an underdeveloped female character comparing for instance with Karen Allen's Marion Ravenwood.
Blame the script writters or Spielberg himself for not having the vision of having a stronger female side kick for Indiana Jones.
With all that she had in hands, she made it work with style and some panache: she looked amazing, moany, sexy and convincing as a blonde damsel in distress (THAT WAS WHAT WAS ASKED FROM HER).
Personally i enjoyed the choice of a weak blonde companion. If all the ladies tagging along Indy were feisty full of bravery and independence.. then Indiana Jones would have his work half done. It is always nice to see him getting out of a fix and having the time to save the poor gorgeous lady in a huge mess.
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don-lockwood — 16 years ago(December 16, 2009 05:39 PM)
You know, I don't even know why this age-old debate continues. Of course people are going to compare her to Marion - it's like comparing Bond girls - and of course she's not going to be remembered as favorably. But honestly, what made Marion any more developed or less stereotypical?
OK, so she and Indy had a past as well as a connection through her father. She was headstrong, but he was the one who got to her. Big deal. Sure, she was great, but Willie was no worse. Willie had the one scene where she said her father was a magician who died penniless. It gives us a glimpse into her soul and explains why she was so materialistic and expected everything to be handed to her. That's really as much as if not more than what we ever learn about Marion. Willie is a hysterical, over-the-top character, but not really less realistic than Marion. Wouldn't you be screaming and crying if you were on an adventure you wanted no part in?
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bllrghtz — 14 years ago(December 09, 2011 10:12 PM)
'Willie' wa5b4s a
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written character I can't imagine an actress I would have liked in the role. That being said, there are a significant number of black holes that suck less than Capshaw (in the acting sense, I mean).
I'm baffled by the logic behind this statement, Don: "Willie had the one scene where she said her father was a magician who died penniless. It gives us a glimpse into her soul and explains why she was so materialistic and expected everything to be handed to her."
Why on earth would someone who grew up penniless 'expect everything to be handed to her' -? In my experience, those of us who grow up middle class/poor know that we have to work and sacrifice for every single thing in our lives. Someone who grew up "penniless" would know that better than most. Had the character been born to wealth her spoiled, demanding sense of entitlement might have been more credible (especially when combined with the 'pretty girl' thing [well we were supposed to find her attractive, at least]), but alas. The poor/middle classes also tend to be significantly less materialistic than those who grow up in luxury, as we are much more likely to recognize what is/isn't truly important in life.
The character - whatever her motivations were supposed to be - could not have been more badly written.
Fair point about the 2 days thing, but really A character who whines constantly is, obv16d0iously, going to be an incredibly annoying presence in an action/adventure flick.
Not even going to delve into the egregious circumstances surrounding her casting It's patently obvious what was going on there.
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Lias — 16 years ago(January 04, 2010 02:11 PM)
True. The problem wasn't the character, the problem was she didn't have the skill to play it. It needed somebody with a "Rita Hayworth" quality so you could buy it that she was this nightclub gal out of her depth on this adventure but with inner resources that get her through. Kate Capshaw ain't Rita Hayworth.
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AfroGeek — 12 years ago(November 03, 2013 09:24 AM)
Old post, just wanted to disagree. She did a great job as the comic relief without it being the stereotypical nerdy sidekick or wise cracking brother.
Amy
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gioconda91423 — 11 years ago(January 02, 2015 08:48 PM)
She married the director, and has lived her entire life in utter luxury as the wife of a billionaire. Private jets, homes all over the world, full staffs of servants, personal hairdressers & trainers, private gyms etc
At one point she wanted an indoor horse riding ring built for herself in Pacific Palisades, but the neighbors sued to stop it because the hills and infrastructure of the neighborhood would have been destroyed for Mrs. Spielberg's little fantasy. I mean it rains about 5 days a year in L.A. Kate, maybe you could do something other than ride your horses on rainy days? Boo. Hoo. Hoo.
What difference did it ever make if she could act? It really matters not one whit. She hit the motherlode.