Wonder Woman(2017)
Diana, the princess of the Amazons, was taught to be an invincible warrior before she became Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot). Growing up in a secluded island paradise, Diana learns about the huge war happening elsewhere from an American pilot (Chris Pine). Diana departs her house for the first time, sure that she can put an end to the danger. She finally realizes her full potential and real purpose while battling beside males in a war to put an end to all wars.
Initial release: May 15, 2017 (Shanghai)
Director: Patty Jenkins
Budget: $120–150 million
Box office: 821.8 million USD
Film series: Wonder Woman
Review:
Wonder Woman (2017): A Trench God Reviewed
Genre: Superhero, War, and Fantasy Starring: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright, Danny Huston, Patty Jenkins, Director
The "Extended Universe" of DC Comics has seemed for years to be seen via a filthy lens, a realm of gloomy gods with gray morals and muted colors who appear to be oppressed by their very existence. Diana of Themyscira then arrived.
Wonder Woman by Patty Jenkins was a corrective turning point rather than simply a smash. It changed a hazy visual into a living Renaissance painting and replaced cynicism with sincerity. In essence, the film makes the case that love is a legitimate strategic response to war.
I. The Contradiction of Paradise
The movie begins in a painting rather than a city. The island of the Amazons, Themyscira, is depicted in vibrant greens, cyans, and golds. The audience must spend time here in order to comprehend Diana's baseline, not simply to learn the lore. She is brought up in a utopia free of the male gaze and industrial cynicism, where women are warriors, intellectuals, and leaders.
One of the most notable artistic decisions in the movie is how the Amazons engage in combat: the physicality of grace. Neither the vicious, bone-breaking combat of Batman nor the devastating havoc wreaked by Superman. It's balletic. Observing Connie Nielsen (Hippolyta) and Robin Wright (Antiope) practice is like witnessing a physics symphony. Diana is now recognized as a protector rather than a warrior; her aggression is always measured and never cruel.
II. The Fish Out of Water (and Into the Mud)
Chris Pine's character, Steve Trevor, brings the 20th century with him—in particular, the horrors of World War I—when he breaks through the barrier of paradise.
The second act of the movie is driven by the chemistry between Gal Gadot and Chris Pine. Diana is played by Gadot with a weaponized naivety rather than with arrogance. She is perplexed by corsets, thrilled by ice cream, and horrified by generals who stay in their offices while their soldiers perish in the mud.
The Contrast: The shift from Themyscira to 1918 London is a visual jolt. The color grading varies between industrial gray and bright gold. It does a good job of conveying the spiritual illness of "Man's World."
III. The Focal Point: No Man's Land
There are instances that go beyond the genre when you examine superhero films. One of these is the "No Man's Land" scene.
This scene shouldn't function properly from an architectural standpoint. "No," Steve tells Diana. "It's not possible," the soldiers tell her. She would have battled a boss monster here in a lesser movie. She engages in a stalemate instead.
Diana becomes a lightning rod for enemy fire when she emerges from the trench, drops her cloak, and exposes the armor underneath. She doesn't go outside in order to impress others; rather, she does so because she is physically unable to bear the agony of the community beyond the line. Her deflecting mortar shells and machine-gun fire in slow motion is the quintessential picture of the DCEU. The point at which a character transforms into an icon.
IV. The Third Act Issue
No film is flawless, and Wonder Woman falters at the finish line.
The movie develops a complicated thesis over the course of two hours, stating that the cause of war is not a single evil character (Ares), but rather the innate darkness of human nature. Trevor states this eloquently: "Perhaps it's not just one guy...we're all to blame."
But the movie is compelled to contradict its own ethos by the studio requirement for a "Big CGI Fight." Ares does make an appearance, and he is a "Big Bad Guy" whose war can be ended by giving him a good punch. The laser-light spectacle between Diana and Ares feels disconnected from the realistic, emotional grit of the remainder of the film, but Steve's sacrifice's emotional rhythm prevents the climax from being empty.
V. The Decision
Despite a shaky conclusion, Wonder Woman is a victory of the heart. With an unexpected softness, Gal Gadot leads the picture. She convinces you that a demigod might be concerned about the value of a single human life.
Wonder Woman dared to be upbeat in a genre that is frequently preoccupied with "gritty realism." It continues to be the gold standard for tales of how DC came to be, a movie that not only provided us with the hero we needed but also reminded us of what heroes are meant to be like.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (★★★★½) The best moment: The shield deflection in No Man's Land. "It's about what you believe, not what you deserve," is the greatest quote.
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