Full disclosure - I'm a relatively new Wonder Woman fan (thank you BvS!) We kick off with Diana Prince's motif from BvS - nice! That segues into a new DC fanfare! Awesome.
One thing I wish they had elaborated on more was the Greek mythology. I want to see more of the gods in the future. I also want more Themyscira. Also, Diana's role in the world following World War I is unclear. Did the public know about her? I'm inclined to think no due to Man of Steel, but I wish they would have explained that more. However, it seems to me to indicate she has been super-heroing on her own ever since Steve's death. I hope Justice League will provide some clarity on that front.
The score was on-point. I don't think I will ever get tired of Wonder Woman's theme.
Just as good as the existing DCEU films. Can't wait for Justice League.
10/10
- My favorite part of the film may be the beginning on Themyscira. The entire island felt so magical, but also real - it very much reminded me of the way Krypton was portrayed in Man of Steel. I hope we get to see more of the island in the future. The beach battle is awesomely epic, and I liked the mythical tale of the war between the Greek gods.
- The second part of the film (Diana in London) is probably the weakest. There are a lot of jokes and on retrospect, they are funny, but feel like they were edited in due to the response to BvS. I know that's not true at all, but that's how it came off to me.
- The third part of the film is just as good as the first part. Wonder Woman truly emerges here, and the results of the character building and effects in the first two parts lead to an incredible introduction of her to the world. The Wonder Woman theme from BvS kicks in and I dare you not to give a huge grin.
- The fourth part is probably the most emotional and philoshophical part of the film. Ares is revealed as David Thewlis after Diana thinks she killed Ares, and he and Diana have an awesomely written scene where Ares pretty much says what historians agree to be fact - there were no good or bad guys in World War I - everyone was at fault, so it was easy for Ares to manipulate people and regain his powers. Steve's death was heartwrenching - Gal Gadot and Chris Pine were on point.
One thing I wish they had elaborated on more was the Greek mythology. I want to see more of the gods in the future. I also want more Themyscira. Also, Diana's role in the world following World War I is unclear. Did the public know about her? I'm inclined to think no due to Man of Steel, but I wish they would have explained that more. However, it seems to me to indicate she has been super-heroing on her own ever since Steve's death. I hope Justice League will provide some clarity on that front.
The score was on-point. I don't think I will ever get tired of Wonder Woman's theme.
Just as good as the existing DCEU films. Can't wait for Justice League.
10/10