Wonder Woman: The Movie Review

It is here! Wonder Woman's big screen debut has finally come to theaters! This film has had a lot going against it. It was following up three other films that got mixed to terrible reviews from fans and critics, and it was one of the very few major motion pictures focused on a female superhero. Could Wonder Woman rise to the challenge, or would she crash and burn?

The year is 1918. The First World War is coming to an end, thanks to the upcoming armistice. When American spy Steve Trevor crashes into an island populated by the mythical women warriors known as Amazons, he explains that a German general has a devastating new weapon, one that will ensure victory for the Central Powers. Diana, Princess of the Amazons, fearing Ares is behind it, joins Steve in an effort to save the day.

First, I have to say, it's great to see that Wonder Woman finally gets to join the superheroes that get to have an adventure on the big screen. And...it was really fun. It was a great movie to watch. Gal Gadot really brings it as the Amazing Amazon. She brought a great mix of intensity and naiveté to the role. Her interactions with Chris Pine's Steve Trevor were very enjoyable to watch.

There was a really good cast associated with this movie. However, I do have some issues. One is Lucy Davis. I would have liked to have seen her Etta Candy be a bit more boisterous, act more like the Etta of the Golden Age. Elena Anaya's Doctor Maru/Doctor Poison could have kind of emoted more a little bit. Maybe that facial prosthetic prevented that a bit? Still, it's minor stuff. I did like that this film gave the obscure Dr. Poison some love. I love it when superhero films delve deep into their subjects' mythos.

Also, I would have liked to have known where Wondy was during the events of Man of Steel. You'd think a bunch of Kryptonians coming to Earth and raising hell would have gotten her attention. Was she out on another adventure and couldn't help out? I would've liked an answer to that. Maybe some supplemental material could explain it.

The final battle was incredible. It was action packed, incredibly epic, and reaffirmed what Wonder Woman was all about: That humanity is flawed, but they can rise above their flaws and be better.

Wonder Woman was an amazing film. It was a blast to watch from beginning to end. If you haven't seen it yet, go watch it.