However, Rodriguez’s portrayal of Holga stretches beyondthe basic outline of what a Barbarian should be.
Her primary conflicts that brought her to the film were the loss of her tribe and her former lover.
Rodriguez is able to subvert all expectations about what Holga is supposed to be.
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The displays of Holga’s softer side are made all the more impactful because of Rodriguez’s phenomenal acting.
She remains consistent in her portrayal, never appearing out-of-character in these moments of softness.
When she acts as a mother to Kira, she does so in an empowering fashion.
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And that just further highlights the excellence of Holga’s kindness.
She encourages her adoptive family to be their best.
It is her presence and words that keep Edgin on the right track.
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Holga isn’t kind and weak, she is kind andstrong.
She had never lost faith in Holga, even as she had questions and mistrust against her father.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thievesis playing now in theaters.
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