Saoirse Ronan. She is like Maggie Gyllenhaal in the sense they are the definition of what a bad actress is. I am not going to go into the untalented Gyllenhaal sibling as I am about to go into why Ronan as Scarlet Witch would have been the worst casting decision in comicbook films since Arnold Schwarzenegger as Mr. Freeze and Uma Thurman as Poison Ivy. There have obviously been bad casting decisions in these types of films since but nothing as atrocious as Schwarzenegger and Thurman (bad actors by the way) and Ronan would have joined those two. These will not be just five reasons but also five exhibits of not just her inability as an actor but why she lacks certain necessities needed to play Scarlet Witch.
Reason 5/Exhibit 1: Lacks the ability to convince
This clip is from the film Hanna. She lacks in this clip as with her other roles (the host is too easy to pick apart) the ability to convince. As an audience member, I am not convinced that she is not only this girl. I am not convinced she is feeling any emotion or means anything she says. In the film, I don't believe she could kill anyone. Her behavior in this clip is suppose to be what exactly? That is why reason number four is this....
Reason 4/Exhibit 2: Lacks the depth
This is suppose to be a scene of emotion and yet, she doesn't show the depth one would need for this film. Don't get me wrong, every film she has been in has been terrible as well except for Atonement cause I have yet to see it. But, an actor should still bring depth and the ability to convince the audience that not only are they this character but they are feeling these feelings. Saoirse Ronan can't do any of this. These are requirements to be able to pull of a comicbook role and a character like Scarlet Witch. Especially with Scarlet Witches later relationships (romantic and non-romantic) with other characters and maybe an emotional beat or two with her brother, Quicksilver.
Reason 3/Exhibit 3: She can't do action
I am sorry but she just can't do action oriented movies and characters. Did anyone actually believe she could beat up grown men? I don't. She was very slow and it was almost like the guy was letting her kick his ass. I don't want his character to make it look easy. I know she is pretty much a trained killer but even a trained killer would have a challenge. I don't lack an imagination but things like this (and characters like MODOK) is where it gets to unbelievable for me. I want to be able to be convinced she can kick ass so I can buy her playing Scarlet Witch. But, Scarlet Witch is also very powerful and in early stages with her powers, they fluctuate on her at times which can makes things a bit conflicting which is why....
Reason 2/Exhibit 4: She can't play characters with any personal conflict with themselves
Cause of Scarlet Witches conflictions with her powers, Saoirse Ronan would not be able to play themselves. She is a flat out, dry as hell actress. So dry, it makes Kirsten Stewart seem like an academy worthy actress. While in The Host, it's more of an internal conflict, she is still at conflict with herself and quite frankly, it goes back to her inability to convince the audience. Reasons 5-2 are big things you need to play Scarlet Witch cause of who the character is and her powers, especially a younger version of the character. Ronan can't pull of conflicted characters.
Reason 1/Exhibit 5: Wanda is a curious and smart character
I give Ronan props for Hanna and the upcoming Violet and Daisy for picking smart characters to play. Problem is in this case, she plays curiosity like she isn't even curious. She also comes off like a robot. This is assuming that Scarlet Witch will be seen at times throughout The Avengers: Age of Ultron as a young teenager or something, she gets very curious and becomes very bright. I know the characters are smart and Daisy does come off curious. As I said, she plays curious like she isn't even curious not to mention that I know the characters are smart, I just don't see it.
Honestly, I could've made this one great big reason why she is a bad actress and unfit for Scarlet Witch but, I think they all tie things together pretty nicely. I don't expect many of you to agree with me. Just be civil about it, read with an open mind and try to see where I am coming from is all I ask.