Wonder Woman (2017) (1 Viewer)

[Josh Steinberg]

I'm glad they've not made the same mistake they did in that period (yet) with BvS in revealing too much story from the second half of the film.

I'm glad too, but I think this movie is also more spoiler-proof than BvS. Because it's a prequel, there's a bunch of stuff we know before it even starts. We know that Diana can't die. Since the movie takes place about 100 years before BvS, we know that none of the other characters she interacts with need to survive. And in BvS, she mentions that she was so disgusted with humanity that she walked away for a hundred years, so I imagine it will not end well for her -- the bad guys will be defeated (especially because in Man Of Steel and Batman V Superman, everyone acts as if those are the first times anyone has encountered supernatural beings, so not only will the Wonder Woman bad guys be defeated but they'll be lost to history too).

So on one hand, I think there's a lot less to "spoil" and that the bigger reveals might be more in how the story starts. But I am glad that they haven't shown too much of that either.

 

[John Sparks]

Again, who cares about the dialog...

 

[RobertR]

Again, who cares about the dialog...

You don't care about how well written a script is?

 

[Hanson]

People who like storytelling?

 

[Aaron Silverman]

While I would watch Gal Gadot read the phone book, I would very much prefer to watch her in a good movie!

 

[Tim Glover]

I think he's referring to the Hotness that is Wonder Woman

But yeah that only lasts about 15 minutes. No pun intended. Michael Bay makes gorgeous looking films and often has hotties. But the awful screenplay makes you not care.

here's hoping.

 

[RobertR]

I have to say I'm a bit surprised (taken aback?) by a snippet of a scene I just saw on Youtube. WW is fighting a German soldier and he manages to get her down and take her sword. I've no doubt she ultimately wins, but it is surprising to see someone with superpowers put in such a position. It seems she's nowhere near as strong as the current incarnation in the comics. Or does he have superhuman strength?

 

[Sam Favate]

This is a charming bit of cross-promotion from Supergirl tonight:

http://ew.com/tv/2017/05/22/wonder-woman-supergirl-boots-promo/

 

[Bryan^H]

 

[Sean Bryan]

 

[Sam Favate]

The reviews are starting to pop up, and largely reflect the positive attitude of the early tweets we saw.

Here is EW's:
http://ew.com/movies/2017/05/30/wonder-woman-ew-review/?xid=entertainment-weekly_socialflow_twitter

 

[Wayne_j]

Currently at 97% on rotten tomatoes with 62 reviews. Top critics are at 100%.

 

[Robert Crawford]

I've got all kinds of new HT equipment showing up this week so I don't even know I'll have time to see this film this weekend.

 

[DavidJ]

Saw Wonder Woman

Spoiler

The First Avenger, World War I Edition

tonight. It's an enjoyable way to spend a couple of hours. I avoided all the reviews going in, but I knew it was getting mostly favorable write-ups. On first impression, I'd probably give it ***/**** or a solid B. I'll be back later to discuss more as people get a chance to check it out.

 

[Brandon Conway]

A winning comic book origin adaptation that is long, long overdue. The middle act, from the fish-out-of-water humor and Superman '78 homage, through to the No Man's Land and village action sequences, is the true standout section of the movie. In particular the buildng frustration with the politics and bureaucracy that comes to a head with Diana in the trenches - with her determination that she must finally *act* - is the heart and soul of the film. The film's finale, while certainly quite good, is a bit in the shadows by comparison.

The village fight also features sequences that match up favorably to the Smallville fight in Man of Steel, as well as the warehouse fight in Batman v Superman.

As far as classical tellings of superhero origins go, this has the spirit of such films as Superman '78 and Iron Man, and if it doesn't surpass those, it certainly hugs right up next to them; director Jenkins has delivered a similar styled crowd-pleaser, and for Wonder Woman, it's about time.

9/10

 

[AshJW]

That's good to hear, or read.

I have to wait a bit, the start here in Germany is due on 06/15

 

[Alf S]

We saw this last night and the whole family thoroughly enjoyed it. Plenty of action, great well told story,

I too would give it a 9/10.

 

[Alf S]

My only little beef/letdown was this...

Spoiler: Spoiler

The actor who ended up being Aries was a let down, I just didn't truly buy into seeing this old mustached guy from harry Potter being this super God and seeing him in all that armor was more comical than powerful.

 

[DavidJ]

A winning comic book origin adaptation that is long, long overdue. The middle act, from the fish-out-of-water humor and Superman '78 homage, through to the No Man's Land and village action sequences, is the true standout section of the movie. In particular the buildng frustration with the politics and bureaucracy that comes to a head with Diana in the trenches - with her determination that she must finally *act* - is the heart and soul of the film. The film's finale, while certainly quite good, is a bit in the shadows by comparison.

Brandon, you and I are in absolute agreement on this. This was by far the best part of the movie. I was fully invested during this stretch and really enjoyed it.

My only little beef/letdown was this...

Spoiler: Spoiler

The actor who ended up being Aries was a let down, I just didn't truly buy into seeing this old mustached guy from harry Potter being this super God and seeing him in all that armor was more comical than powerful.

Spoiler

Some of my movie going companions had similar criticisms last night, but looks he's the idea of evil coming from such an innocuous character. More often than not, that's how it is in the real world.

 

[DavidMiller]

Saw it last night as well, very well done. A little slow in spots but a fantastic story.