My Movie Review on Wonder Woman (2017) (Plus, a Bonus) · 11:16pm Jun 29th, 2021
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This is your friendly film, TV show, and episode reporter here with another review.
Today, for my 225th film analysis, I'm gonna give you guys my take of "Wonder Woman". The fourth film of the DC Extended Universe, to be exact.
Here's the rundown of this superhero adventure:
Diana is an Amazon warrior and the crown princess of a hidden island called Themyscira, which is protected by a force field. For much of her life, she has been training in order to become the best warrior the island has and be ready for if her home is invaded.
However, the threat of Earth's World War I makes itself known to Themyscira after an Allied spy named Steve Trevor accidentally breaches the island's force field and crash lands in the area, and he was on the run from a German army troop after stealing important documents from one of their bases. After rescuing him, Diana and the rest of the island's people discover that the war is tearing the outside world apart. Believing that the cause of the war is Ares, the God of War, Diana volunteers to accompany Steve back to London in order to help put an end to the havoc caused by World War I and defeat Ares for good.
Will Diana and Steve find Ares and put an end to World War I? Or will their efforts be for nothing?
I really can't deny it, this movie was something I've been wanting to make a review of for an awfully long time. Among the many reasons for why was that "Wonder Woman" was the very first DCEU film I've ever watched, so it played a significant part in my life. Plus, I thought it'd be okay to analyze the movie since it's a prequel to the rest of the DCEU films, which made it all-the-more tantalizing in terms of what superhero movie I wanted to review next.
So, what do I think of this movie after all this time?
I've got two words for you guys:
TOTAL AWESOMENESS!!!
In every way, "Wonder Woman (2017)" is an amazing superhero film, and it's one that people can enjoy watching over and over again too.
For instance, the direction by Patty Jenkins, the story by Zack Snyder, Allan Heinberg, and Jason Fuchs, and the screenplay by Heinberg, were marvelous.
When it came to providing the title character with a compelling origin story, Jenkins and company managed to do just that. From the very start of this film, I could tell that the filmmakers were aiming to help audiences gain an understanding of Diana as much as possible, which has also been the case with the world of DC. It was not only great enough for fans of DC comics to enjoy, but to garner interest from newcomers for both the comics and the other media based on DC. In addition to this, the movie had an emotional resonance and heart that was powerfully soul-tugging and could help viewers feel what the characters are going through instead of merely watching what's happening with them. The themes and morals that the film had were likewise both meaningful and wonderfully executed, and the action sequences were some of the most awesome scenes I've watched in a film about superheroes. Despite "Wonder Woman" not being an all-out comedy, it also contained several moments that were very witty and hilarious to watch.
The music by Rupert Gregson-Williams was magnificent, if I may add.
Every melody Williams made for this movie was captivating, and the crescendo he incorporated was so mighty that you can not only hear the music with your ears but feel it with your heart. The soundtrack as a whole was one of the most emotionally-invested scores I ever heard, and I couldn't help but think that it was so great that it could give the works of Danny Elfman a run for their money.
Finally, the acting, casting, characters, and character development were incredible.
I really can't lie, Gal Gadot was perfect for the role of Diana/Wonder Woman. Gadot not only looked like Wonder Woman, but she embodied a heart that made her character instantly lovable. Her performance carried an astounding sense of innocence, nobility, honesty, and kindness that was soul-melting, and the amount of personality and emotion Gadot put into her portrayal was so authentic she translated Diana as an inside out three-dimensional character. Wonder Woman herself is definitely one of my favorite superheroes, and her growth throughout the movie was amazing to see.
Chris Pine and his character of Steve Trevor were fun to watch too. Every step of the way, Pine portrayed Steve with a marvelous sense of humor, and he did a terrific job at giving Steve personality. And just like Gadot, Pine played his part with authentic emotion and feeling. Steve himself wasn't without character growth either.
I'd also like to add that the chemistry Gadot and Pine created between Diana and Steve was an entertaining element to watch, and it looked like the two of them were having a lot of fun working together. The developing romance between Diana and Steve was likewise quite heartwarming and gave the movie a boost in the emotion department.
The performances of David Thewlis as Ares and Danny Huston as General Erich Ludendorff were awesome as well.
In my opinion, Ares was one of the DCEU's most fully-realized of antagonists, and the twist revolving around him was one that I can't help but favorably compare to many of the recent villain twists featured in animated Disney films. Despite not being the most recurring character, Ares's backstory can help audiences understand who he is as a character, and his views and motivations aided him in not being a mere mustache twirling sort of villain. He wasn't without personality and development either, especially when he confronts Wonder Woman after revealing himself. David Thewlis did an incredible job portraying the character.
Likewise, Erich Ludendorff was another fully-realized villain of the DCEU. The things that helped the character and his motivations click were his beliefs that war makes humanity stronger, especially to where he basically worshipped war. Even without superpowers of his own, Ludendorff was an intimidating and formidable force to be reckoned with. His overall development and personality were terrific too, and Danny Huston was marvelous in the role.
In conclusion, "Wonder Woman (2017)" is one of the very best superhero motion pictures around. Everything about it hits all the right notes in the best way, and I believe it'll no doubt always be in the top lists of greatest superhero films. It's certainly in my list, that's for sure.
So, I rate "Wonder Woman (2017)" five out of five stars.
As a little bonus for you guys, I'd like to share a painting that I completed last week. It's a little something I worked on from April 22 to June 22, 2021.
So, what do you guys think? Of this movie? My review? And my painting?
This is one of those films I've been wanting to watch for a very long time but couldn't due to watching other films I wanted to watch first. Whenever I get the chance, I will definitely give it a watch and see if it's as great as you say it is.
Nice painting you did there!
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Thanks.
As a big fan of this film, 5 out of 5 stars from me too!
I watched it recently, and I actually enjoyed it. While I wouldn’t say it’s perfect, it was definitely worth a watch.
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That’s great!
Will a review by you be coming soon?
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Yes