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Atalanta should be played by different actress


Oh man, I had totally forgotten about this movie, which might tell me that it was mediocre and not memorable.

Before I start, let me say that I have nothing against the Scandinavian actress, Bolso, who plays the Greek mythological supreme huntress, Atalanta, who could also outrun any mortal man alive.

My question is that since the characters are supposed to be Greek, then shouldn't they at least look Mediterranean?

I'm certain that the mythological Atalanta, who was a mortal Greek woman, would look like the women of ancient Greece. She should have very dark, almost black hair, and dark eyes. Her skin should be olive-complexioned, also given the fact that she preferred the outdoors life. Her height could be negotiable. People of that time period in Greece were thought to be short. But since she's such a good huntress and fast runner, I'd have to put her height between 5'4" and 5'6" at the tallest.

I'm sure the director could have found a capable actress matching the above description.

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The Atalanta played by a young Nicole Kidman?

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And would you have preferred that all the actors say their lines in ancient Greek, rather than English, in order to be more authentic?

It's a movie...get over it.

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A minor point; she lacked the physicality which would be compatible with the feats she was performing.

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