Yes, Wonder Woman is the first DC film that feels like it was made by people who understand what a superhero film should be, and not the thankfully departed Zack Snyder model of dark, pretentious and overly operatic.
So, what are the good things:
1) The tone is a massive improvement over prior DC efforts, especially stuff like the turgid Batman v Superman. It has actual humor woven into the story and is a straightforward superhero origin story.
2) Most of the acting is good. Chris Pine is entertaining as Steve Trevor and the villain (Ares) is also interesting to watch. But, the star of this show is Gal Gadot and she turns in an excellent piece of work, both in the acting and action arenas. Anyone aware of her background (combat instructor in the IDF; Giselle from the Fast and Furious films) knew she would handle the action pieces easily and well. She also showed acting chops before and in this film put them on full display.
3) The film is literally brighter. Remember the constant dark and muddy visuals in the other DC disasters? Not here - you can actually see what is happening here. That said, they still need to learn how to use colors - it still has that overly monochromatic color palette Snyder liked, just with more light.
My question is - will DC learn anything from the night and day difference in the reaction to Wonder Woman and Batman v Superman?
So, what are the good things:
1) The tone is a massive improvement over prior DC efforts, especially stuff like the turgid Batman v Superman. It has actual humor woven into the story and is a straightforward superhero origin story.
2) Most of the acting is good. Chris Pine is entertaining as Steve Trevor and the villain (Ares) is also interesting to watch. But, the star of this show is Gal Gadot and she turns in an excellent piece of work, both in the acting and action arenas. Anyone aware of her background (combat instructor in the IDF; Giselle from the Fast and Furious films) knew she would handle the action pieces easily and well. She also showed acting chops before and in this film put them on full display.
3) The film is literally brighter. Remember the constant dark and muddy visuals in the other DC disasters? Not here - you can actually see what is happening here. That said, they still need to learn how to use colors - it still has that overly monochromatic color palette Snyder liked, just with more light.
My question is - will DC learn anything from the night and day difference in the reaction to Wonder Woman and Batman v Superman?
I loved this film. Gal Gadot pulled it off beautifully, and this new Wonder Woman is fleshed out already, from child to adult, from past to present AND tied into the present day through Batman. Surprisingly, Chris Pine brought Steve Trevor to life. I liked him in this more than I like him in NuTrek. His personal style served him in this role very well. And the special effects! They were amazing and high quality CGI but NOT over the top anywhere remotely close to the pew pew fest that was Batman vs Superman.
That costume looks nothing like Wonder Woman. Weekend box officer figures belw.
