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Genres
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Director
Patty Jenkins
Country
USA
Cast
Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright, Danny Huston, David Thewlis, Connie Nielsen, Elena Anaya, Lucy Davis, Said Taghmaoui, Ewen Bremmer, Eugene Brave Rock, Lisa Loven Kongsli
The truly outstanding aspect about Wonder Woman is arguably the writing. It simply blew me away! And it's hard to believe Zack Snyder was part of it. I mean, the story is simple yet very well-thought and developed, it does have a nice final twist and it will hold your attention from beginning to end as it flows smoothly. It is a fantastic origin story and I feel safe to say that it does all the justice in the world to a character with so much to say. And it's way more involving than Superman's origins in Man of Steel.
And along with the story goes the characters. Although most of the characters are pretty shallow and underdeveloped - especially the villain I didn't even bother hating because we just don't get enough of them -, this is a film about Diana Prince aka Wonder Woman and her character is great. The character buildup is amazing and it allows the character to truly emerge and Gal Gadot to give a brilliant performance.
The best part, however, is what the film has to say. As Ares says, there are no good or bad guys when it comes to war, everyone is at fault. But most important is the message of hope and love the film manages to convey.
Wonder Woman still has some problems. There's a part that lingers way too much on humour and most of the time the jokes aren't even that funny. The visual effects are good but I feel like they could have done something more. And at last but not least, the action - I always complain about this in DCEU films. While "No Man's Land" battle is beyond spectacular - and gave me chills -, the final battle is great and the fighting is well choreographed, the slow motion is overused and annoying. Also, at times it feels like the action goes too fast.
All of that being said, kudos to everyone involved in this for making such a great and powerful movie that makes such a bold statement against the dominance of men, both in the superhero universe and in the real world.
Storyline
When an American pilot crashes and tells of a conflict raging the outside world, Amazons princess and warrior Diana (Gal Gadot) leaves home to fight a war to end all wars.Opinion
Wonder Woman was one of my most anticipated movies of the year yet I didn't have any expectation. Actually, that's not true, I expected it to be a disappointment because that's all they do at DC Comics, they disappoint. Then, earlier this week, something completely unexpected happened, critics liked this movie and, although I'm not one of those people who let others' opinions influence theirs, it made me expect a great film. And Patty Jenkins's movie is that, a great DC movie that is way more than a superhero, superheroine in this case, flick.The truly outstanding aspect about Wonder Woman is arguably the writing. It simply blew me away! And it's hard to believe Zack Snyder was part of it. I mean, the story is simple yet very well-thought and developed, it does have a nice final twist and it will hold your attention from beginning to end as it flows smoothly. It is a fantastic origin story and I feel safe to say that it does all the justice in the world to a character with so much to say. And it's way more involving than Superman's origins in Man of Steel.
And along with the story goes the characters. Although most of the characters are pretty shallow and underdeveloped - especially the villain I didn't even bother hating because we just don't get enough of them -, this is a film about Diana Prince aka Wonder Woman and her character is great. The character buildup is amazing and it allows the character to truly emerge and Gal Gadot to give a brilliant performance.The best part, however, is what the film has to say. As Ares says, there are no good or bad guys when it comes to war, everyone is at fault. But most important is the message of hope and love the film manages to convey.
Wonder Woman still has some problems. There's a part that lingers way too much on humour and most of the time the jokes aren't even that funny. The visual effects are good but I feel like they could have done something more. And at last but not least, the action - I always complain about this in DCEU films. While "No Man's Land" battle is beyond spectacular - and gave me chills -, the final battle is great and the fighting is well choreographed, the slow motion is overused and annoying. Also, at times it feels like the action goes too fast.
All of that being said, kudos to everyone involved in this for making such a great and powerful movie that makes such a bold statement against the dominance of men, both in the superhero universe and in the real world.
Wonder Woman è un personaggio che mi ha sempre affascinato, ma sinceramente temevo la sua resa sul grande schermo e, soprattutto, i 141 minuti di durata... questa recensione mi dà la spinta per andare, e prima o poi lo farò. Non fosse altro che per la presenza di Gal Gadot, donna meravigliosa :)
ReplyDeleteNe vale proprio la pena! Io ero pronta per un'altra delusione invece questa volta la DC mi ha proprio sorpreso.
DeleteGuarda, anch'io lo attendevo moltissimo ma non l'ho mai detto "ad alta voce" in questi mesi per scaramanzia ;)
ReplyDeleteLe tue parole mi danno nuova fiducia: forse è arrivato il primo vero e proprio cinecomic della DC! Spero non mi deluda, ti dirò :D
Sì, si sono finalmente svegliati! Spero non ti deluda! Anzi, ne sono sicura :)
DeleteNice review! This is easily one of my favorite movies of the year. The characters, direction, fight scenes, message, action, humor, romance - it was everything Wonder Woman's movie needed to be. I can't wait to see it agian.
ReplyDeleteI know right! It was so great I still can't believe it (and I'm still buzzing).
DeleteSono davvero felice di leggere così tante recensioni positive, non vedo l'ora di vederlo!
ReplyDeleteSpero piacerà anche a te!
DeleteI really loved the message and the fact the movie actually had the story and the heart to back it up. I didn't have much issue with slow mo here because it seemed to happen during most spectacular moments during fight choreography, it would be better without it but I guess they just cannot help themselves in DCEU
ReplyDeleteNope, they can't. But it's forgivable considering how good the rest of the movie is.
DeleteLike you, I was expecting to be disappointed, but was really happy to get a great film. And yes, Gadot is brilliant. Oddly, I liked the action overall more than you, but liked the final battle less. Too long, too much cgi, too much talking. Before that? Outstanding.
ReplyDeleteI agree on the too much effects, sometimes they are all over the place.
DeleteI had a small problem with the No Man's Land has it seems to suggest that it was a superhero who gave the servicemen the impetus to go over the top. Didnt sit well for me because it takes anyway a bit from the real people who died.
ReplyDeleteGood review. I did enjoy the film despite my misgivings
Takes away the level of courage these men displayed*
DeleteYou're absolutely right, shame on me for not thinking about that.
DeleteI absolutely love this movie. It's maybe the best hero movie I watched. Maybe even better then any male hero movie. I don't know why but the story and action is very impressive. But then again I see one big flaw. When she fights Ares which is God. Ares tells her that She is the one who is the God killer. Now that makes me wonder what chance if any has Darkseid in upcoming Justice League. Wonder Woman can easily destroy Darkseid. No need for Justice League.
ReplyDeleteWell, looks like that's going to be one big plot hole. I think Darkseid won't be that involved in it though.
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