It was okay but not great and the crazy praise for it, is a bit much. Found it just above the level of Suicide Squad or Dawn of Justice, which is about all DC movies.
Wonder Woman Spoilery Review
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Ryujin
Legend
It's tepid, dirty water after a walk in the desert.
horacethegrey
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I thought this was the best superhero movie I've seen in years. I admit to being a big MCU fan and liking most of the movies in their lineup. But honestly, Wonder Woman just blew them out of the water by how good it was. For comparison's sake, Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger are the MCU movies that share similarities with this. I love Thor man, but I thought WW handled the mythological aspects and fish out of the water comedy much better. And Steve Trevor (a winning Chris Pine) is a much better human love interest than Jane Foster by miles. As for Captain America, I was always disappointed at how that movie shied away from depicting the Nazis and used Hydra as a proxy. At least here, Diana is in the actual trenches of World War 1 and seeing the true horrors of modern warfare (well, for the time period at least).
And yes, it's the best film in the DCEU, though that's not saying much (I HATED Man of Steel and Dawn of Justice). But this movie gives me hope that DC Warner's Cinematic Universe is not a lost cause. Big props to director Patty Jenkins and of course to Gal Gadot for making such a fantastic film.
And yes, it's the best film in the DCEU, though that's not saying much (I HATED Man of Steel and Dawn of Justice). But this movie gives me hope that DC Warner's Cinematic Universe is not a lost cause. Big props to director Patty Jenkins and of course to Gal Gadot for making such a fantastic film.
tomBitonti
Adventurer
I give a plus for the leads being well cast and working well together, and for being interesting characters.
The ending was too much the same as BvS. The Aries thead was poorly done. They could have left him out and had a great story.
The theft of the notebook made no sense. Who does live tests of experimental weapons in the middle of a busy base? With no security? With key documents left out for any passers by to steal?
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TomB
The ending was too much the same as BvS. The Aries thead was poorly done. They could have left him out and had a great story.
The theft of the notebook made no sense. Who does live tests of experimental weapons in the middle of a busy base? With no security? With key documents left out for any passers by to steal?
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TomB
Tonguez
A suffusion of yellow
Thor was a terrible movie all round
Anyway just seen Wonder Woman and got to agree that it is a very very good movie of the genre. I'd say its on par with Logan and Winter Soldier, although I'd still rate Logan as the best Superhero movie so far.
I really liked the interaction between Diana and Steve, the comedy of her not understanding the 'modern mindset' and her naivety about the 'reality of the situation' carried the story elements well especially when contrasted with the horrors of the trenches and the flashiness of her fight choreography.
The German BBEGs 'Villainy' was appreciated for its comic book shtickiness although it did somewhat telegraph the twist but that was redeemed by Ares soliloquy giving his motivation some novelty.
I liked it and will see it again..
UselessTriviaMan
Explorer
Actually he looks more like Danny Huston.
We watched it last night and loved it. We didn't think it quite beat out Dark Knight for best DC movie ever (though it was close!), but it's definitely better than any of the other DCU stuff.
My son is now excited about Justice League.
Why, where is this fictional island? Is it nearer to Gotham? Or Metropolis? Or Star City? Central City? National City? Grodd's Gorilla City?
cmad1977
Hero
Thor was a terrible movie all round
Anyway just seen Wonder Woman and got to agree that it is a very very good movie of the genre. I'd say its on par with Logan and Winter Soldier, although I'd still rate Logan as the best Superhero movie so far.
I really liked the interaction between Diana and Steve, the comedy of her not understanding the 'modern mindset' and her naivety about the 'reality of the situation' carried the story elements well especially when contrasted with the horrors of the trenches and the flashiness of her fight choreography.
The German BBEGs 'Villainy' was appreciated for its comic book shtickiness although it did somewhat telegraph the twist but that was redeemed by Ares soliloquy giving his motivation some novelty.
I liked it and will see it again..
Despite Logan having mutants(and being great) I'm not sure i would classify it as a 'superhero' movie. It's themes and content push it beyond that for me.
WW is absolutely one of the best superhero movies for me.
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Ryujin
Legend
My vote goes to "beyond the Pillars of Hercules", which is a bit of a moving target.
Just got back. Loved it. That film had heart, and Gadot has some serious charisma. It was funny where it needed to be and poignant where it needed to be without feeling too preachy. The action was superb - although i I had one criticism about the final battle its that I don't like the glowy special effects package that WB seems to have bought a job lot of.
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