2. GI Jane
GI Jane is the only film on this list that overtly deals with sexism. While I love a movie where a woman doesnt have to prove herself to men and she is respected just as well as they are, I realize that is an idealized view and real life is not like that. GI Jane tells the story of Lieutenant Jordan ONeil, played by a bulked up Demi Moore as a woman attempting to make it in Navy SEAL training and struggling to overcome the sexism present in the Navy. GI Jane brilliantly outlines the sexism present in society in an empowering way. It shows the double standards imposed on women; how they have to act twice as strong to be considered half as tough. This was done in a way that showed how ridiculous that standard is. The audience was aware of that even if the characters were not. This made it empowering instead of having it come off as a negative thing where women should not even try. Instead, GI Jane puts forth a message of perseverance and strength for women. GI Jane is a rare movie that does not glorify patriarchy but shows how negative and hurtful it can be. Also its still a better movie than GI Joe. Score one for the women.