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Here come the Wonder Woman reviews (possible spoilers)
Gadot’s Diana is stunningly beautiful and filled with a quiet, unwavering strength. What makes her so endearing is that she is absolutely unaware of just how beautiful she is. This isn’t to be mistaken for naivety, though the world of mortal man is somewhat bewildering to her. Instead, Diana shoulders the burden of learning about the tragedies of The Great War with grace and a determination to make things better.
There is never a moment where Diana’s beauty or womanhood is used as a plot device. Sure, characters comment on how drop-dead gorgeous she is, but it never puts her at an advantage. Instead, her unwavering conviction is the main driving force of the plot. Even when Diana is inevitably confronted with a situation where she’s dismissed as “just a girl” with nothing meaningful to contribute, she deftly proves the doubters wrong. Most importantly, she does so without malice.
There is no question director Patty Jenkins expertly handles the portrayal of a female superhero. Although I hate the phrase “strong female character”, Jenkins has crafted the epitome of what a female superhero should be. There’s no sacrifice of Diana’s feminine side, nor is her feminity called into question. Her being a woman is not the sole motivation. Instead, she is a powerful, inspiring hero who happens to be a woman.
After all the hype, and subsequent let-down, of Batman v Superman, and even Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman is a breath of fresh air. There may be some niggles towards the end, but a straightforward plot, a truly heroic hero, plenty of edge-of-your-seat action and a wonderfully natural story progression all make for a welcome break from the DCEU tradition of mediocrity.
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http://www.criticalhit.net/review/wonder-woman/
There is never a moment where Diana’s beauty or womanhood is used as a plot device. Sure, characters comment on how drop-dead gorgeous she is, but it never puts her at an advantage. Instead, her unwavering conviction is the main driving force of the plot. Even when Diana is inevitably confronted with a situation where she’s dismissed as “just a girl” with nothing meaningful to contribute, she deftly proves the doubters wrong. Most importantly, she does so without malice.
There is no question director Patty Jenkins expertly handles the portrayal of a female superhero. Although I hate the phrase “strong female character”, Jenkins has crafted the epitome of what a female superhero should be. There’s no sacrifice of Diana’s feminine side, nor is her feminity called into question. Her being a woman is not the sole motivation. Instead, she is a powerful, inspiring hero who happens to be a woman.
After all the hype, and subsequent let-down, of Batman v Superman, and even Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman is a breath of fresh air. There may be some niggles towards the end, but a straightforward plot, a truly heroic hero, plenty of edge-of-your-seat action and a wonderfully natural story progression all make for a welcome break from the DCEU tradition of mediocrity.
More...
http://www.criticalhit.net/review/wonder-woman/
And another:
http://www.fortressofsolitude.co.za/movie/wonder-woman-review/
