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Wonder Woman (2017)
Director: Patty Jenkins
Writers: Allan Heinberg (screenplay), Zack Snyder (story)
Cast: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright
Genre: DC Superhero
Wonder Woman (2017)
Writers: Allan Heinberg (screenplay), Zack Snyder (story)
Cast: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright
Genre: DC Superhero
After a WWI pilot (Chris Pine) crashes his bi-plane into the sea, Diana the Amazonian warrior aka Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) rescues him and they form a bond. She leaves her island paradise to venture into the world of man to stop the evil god Aries, who she thinks is the cause of WW1. CR
This is the first DC superhero movie I've seen. I liked Gal Gadot, I thought she was perfect for the role. Chris Pine was OK though he didn't have much chemistry with her. Then again this isn't some sophisticated movie with deep character study. What you get is what you expect: Lots of CG, lots of video game style fighting, not much in character development and at 2 hours 21 minutes a bit long in the tooth.
I liked the overall story premise but I could have done without long fight sequences with Wonder Woman flying through the air.....slowing down to a near freeze, then speeding up as she attacks. Good grief, isn't that style of cinematography out of favor yet? I sure wish it was! I found it silly, like a Saturday morning cartoon, ala Powder Puff Girls. Then again I'm guessing this movie is aimed at teens, so I guess that's what they want.
When Wonder Woman wasn't flying though the air I did enjoy her portrayal of her character. The funny thing was the woman in the photo below was a carbon copy of Elsa Lanchester, right down to the guttural laugh sounds she makes. Not sure why she was needed in the film, she didn't do anything.
Chris Pine and Gal Gadot. Not much more to say as Pine's character was along for the ride.
I liked the overall story premise but I could have done without long fight sequences with Wonder Woman flying through the air.....slowing down to a near freeze, then speeding up as she attacks. Good grief, isn't that style of cinematography out of favor yet? I sure wish it was! I found it silly, like a Saturday morning cartoon, ala Powder Puff Girls. Then again I'm guessing this movie is aimed at teens, so I guess that's what they want.
When Wonder Woman wasn't flying though the air I did enjoy her portrayal of her character. The funny thing was the woman in the photo below was a carbon copy of Elsa Lanchester, right down to the guttural laugh sounds she makes. Not sure why she was needed in the film, she didn't do anything.
Chris Pine and Gal Gadot. Not much more to say as Pine's character was along for the ride.