10 Most Complex Female Characters in Films (3 of 4)

8. Dorothy Gale The Wizard of Oz | Dorothy Fields – Modern Interpretations

Whether you look to classic Dorothy or modern day reinterpretations like The Wiz or Return to Oz, this character endures due to her unique blend of grit and innocence. Dorothy represents both the fear and excitement of adventuring away from home, and all of the tension, curiosity and empathy she exudes in between.

9. Amy Dunne Gone Girl

Amy is a mix of brilliance wrapped in vengeance. She is tactful at weaponizing her trauma, social expectations, and media savvy to orchestrate one of the most chilling stories and plot twists in modern cinema. Rosamund Pikes cold, surgical interpretation of GillianFlynns creation exposes the pressure society places on women to perform to perfection.