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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Wonder Woman
Intro: Never have we seen a fully funded feature length Wonder Woman film before on this scale. Big budget, special effects galore, glamorous lead, and a compelling story with focus on love, compassion, and teamwork.
Summary: Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when a pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers and her true destiny.
Cast: The film's main strength is its cast. Gal Gadot is great as Diana, and really creates a role which is multi-dimensional and fun to watch. She begins much like a child that still believes in Santa. Wide-eyed, innocent, and oblivious to the threats of the wider world. But journeying out to the wider world, she begins to see the cruel reality of Earth's troubles and her role in changing the course of Earth's destiny. Gadot is strong on screen, a polished fighter, and convincing as an Amazonian warrior. Chris Pine as Steve Trevor is also very good. He's nowhere near as cocky or arrogant as his take of Captain Kirk is. He's a good companion to Wonder Woman, and their chemistry is convincing on screen. Additional highlights include Ewen Bremmer as Charlie; Connie Nielsen & Robin Wright as Hippolyta & Antiope; Saïd Taghmaoui as Sameer; and Lucy Davis as Etta.
Plot: It's a strong story. Again, it's an origin story, but plays around with time somewhat. The pacing is well done, as we're given dedicated time in Diana's home world to know a fair amount about the Amazonians and Wonder Woman's early years. I enjoyed watching Diana adjust to earth life, and comedically going through the motions of finding the right attire, attitude, and purpose in a very different environment and lifestyle to her home. The film's climax is intense and fun, throwing you into an almost apocalyptic battlefield.
Entertainment Value: Another strength to Wonder Woman is its entertainment value. You're never bored, the plot never slows down, and you leave the theatre satisfied with the results. It's directed by Patty Jenkins, who really knows how to keep the story fun and fresh, without any sense or boredom or over the top moments at any point. It's well written too, with convincing and funny dialogue on the sides.
Overall: Wonder Woman is the best film of the DCEU so far. It's fun, funny, quite horrific in its climax, but it's a great launching vehicle for one of comic book's most iconic female superheroes.
Rating - 100% - A+
Connor Macgregor Reviews...Wonder Woman
Intro: Never have we seen a fully funded feature length Wonder Woman film before on this scale. Big budget, special effects galore, glamorous lead, and a compelling story with focus on love, compassion, and teamwork.
Summary: Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when a pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers and her true destiny.
Cast: The film's main strength is its cast. Gal Gadot is great as Diana, and really creates a role which is multi-dimensional and fun to watch. She begins much like a child that still believes in Santa. Wide-eyed, innocent, and oblivious to the threats of the wider world. But journeying out to the wider world, she begins to see the cruel reality of Earth's troubles and her role in changing the course of Earth's destiny. Gadot is strong on screen, a polished fighter, and convincing as an Amazonian warrior. Chris Pine as Steve Trevor is also very good. He's nowhere near as cocky or arrogant as his take of Captain Kirk is. He's a good companion to Wonder Woman, and their chemistry is convincing on screen. Additional highlights include Ewen Bremmer as Charlie; Connie Nielsen & Robin Wright as Hippolyta & Antiope; Saïd Taghmaoui as Sameer; and Lucy Davis as Etta.
Plot: It's a strong story. Again, it's an origin story, but plays around with time somewhat. The pacing is well done, as we're given dedicated time in Diana's home world to know a fair amount about the Amazonians and Wonder Woman's early years. I enjoyed watching Diana adjust to earth life, and comedically going through the motions of finding the right attire, attitude, and purpose in a very different environment and lifestyle to her home. The film's climax is intense and fun, throwing you into an almost apocalyptic battlefield.
Entertainment Value: Another strength to Wonder Woman is its entertainment value. You're never bored, the plot never slows down, and you leave the theatre satisfied with the results. It's directed by Patty Jenkins, who really knows how to keep the story fun and fresh, without any sense or boredom or over the top moments at any point. It's well written too, with convincing and funny dialogue on the sides.
Overall: Wonder Woman is the best film of the DCEU so far. It's fun, funny, quite horrific in its climax, but it's a great launching vehicle for one of comic book's most iconic female superheroes.
Rating - 100% - A+