Over the years there has been an abundance of badass female characters in movies. Whether they are the heroine, the sidekick, a supporting character or the villain, women in film have certainly progressed from being only damsels in distress. Now they're also fighting aliens, being gang leaders, wielding giant weapons and even saving the world. Female characters no longer have to rely on men saving them, and I've compiled a list of just some of the many women who prove this - and they're all some of the most well known, most liked, coolest female characters ever to grace the silver screen...
10. Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010)
The multi-coloured hair, the beautiful big eyes, the giant hammer - Ramona Flowers definitely isn't your average female character. Very secretive about her past, Scott Pilgrim must defeat his new mysterious girlfriend's Seven Evil Exes to prove that he's worthy of dating her. It might sound like a cruel feat to put someone through, but you certainly need some balls to keep up with Ramona's erratic personality. Her style, temperament, and yes, that giant hammer, definitely helps to secure her place as one of the coolest female characters in film.