Wonder Woman 1984
I feel like I wanted to like this movie more than I actually did. It's not bad, and I don't think it deserves all the hate it's getting in some parts of the Internet, but I can't deny that there are problems.
First the good. The cast generally all do well, with Wiig's Barbara Minerva being the standout for me. The story and message are pretty good. And the visuals and action work fairly well, apart from some minor quibbles.
However, there are quite a few problems. The movie dragged on in quite a few places. I think the film could've been 30 or even 60 minutes shorter. There were many implausible moments, the worst of which was how the conflict was ultimately resolved (as @Dave has already noted). Also, one of the climactic fights was too dark (as @ThatNickGuy has already noted).
But I think, for me, the biggest problem is that for a superhero movie, there isn't enough heroism. Diana's ready to give up everything, including the fate of the whole world, to have Steve back. That's not the Wonder Woman I know. Sure, she backpedals in the end, but the fact that she even went that far feels wrong.
And here I'm gonna have to touch upon the MCU a bit. MCU movies such as The First Avenger and Endgame also involved our heroes seeking their happiness outside of their heroics. Tony had his wife and daughter, and was terrified of losing or leaving them. Steve wanted to spend his life happily with Peggy. But when it came down to brass tacks, they didn't hesitate to do what's right, despite the personal cost.
This, to me, was the biggest difference between the first and second Wonder Woman films. The first one was about the heroine who would storm No Man's Land by herself to save innocents. The second one has Diana whining for two thirds of the runtime about how much she misses her boyfriend.
Ultimately, though, it's still an entertaining and interesting movie. I had a good time watching it, despite the flaws. But given that I consider the first Wonder Woman movie to be the DCEU's version of Captain America: The First Avenger, unfortunately this movie is less like The Winter Soldier and more like Iron Man 2 or 3.
Finally, Gal Gadot is so hot. Kristen Wiig is also hot. And all of the Amazons are hot. And y'know what, I don't know why, but Chris Pine with a fanny pack is also hot.
I feel like I wanted to like this movie more than I actually did. It's not bad, and I don't think it deserves all the hate it's getting in some parts of the Internet, but I can't deny that there are problems.
First the good. The cast generally all do well, with Wiig's Barbara Minerva being the standout for me. The story and message are pretty good. And the visuals and action work fairly well, apart from some minor quibbles.
However, there are quite a few problems. The movie dragged on in quite a few places. I think the film could've been 30 or even 60 minutes shorter. There were many implausible moments, the worst of which was how the conflict was ultimately resolved (as @Dave has already noted). Also, one of the climactic fights was too dark (as @ThatNickGuy has already noted).
But I think, for me, the biggest problem is that for a superhero movie, there isn't enough heroism. Diana's ready to give up everything, including the fate of the whole world, to have Steve back. That's not the Wonder Woman I know. Sure, she backpedals in the end, but the fact that she even went that far feels wrong.
And here I'm gonna have to touch upon the MCU a bit. MCU movies such as The First Avenger and Endgame also involved our heroes seeking their happiness outside of their heroics. Tony had his wife and daughter, and was terrified of losing or leaving them. Steve wanted to spend his life happily with Peggy. But when it came down to brass tacks, they didn't hesitate to do what's right, despite the personal cost.
This, to me, was the biggest difference between the first and second Wonder Woman films. The first one was about the heroine who would storm No Man's Land by herself to save innocents. The second one has Diana whining for two thirds of the runtime about how much she misses her boyfriend.
Ultimately, though, it's still an entertaining and interesting movie. I had a good time watching it, despite the flaws. But given that I consider the first Wonder Woman movie to be the DCEU's version of Captain America: The First Avenger, unfortunately this movie is less like The Winter Soldier and more like Iron Man 2 or 3.
Finally, Gal Gadot is so hot. Kristen Wiig is also hot. And all of the Amazons are hot. And y'know what, I don't know why, but Chris Pine with a fanny pack is also hot.
