Movie Review: Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman was the DC movie universe’s first completely inoffensive film. The best word for it is, “passable.” Gal Gadot looks great in costume, the story is coherent, the themes are straightforward and exemplified by the plot, the special effects are solid, and the directing is competent. That said, the film is vastly overrated. Gadot is not a very good actress. The final scenes and battle were awful. The plot was predictable and boring. There were a lot of missed opportunities given the unique setting (The “forgotten war” of WW1 has seen some renewed cinematic interest of late and I’m here for it) but DC played it safe and we ended up with a serviceable origin story. Oh well. Still, it is cute and funny in moments, and the action is entertaining. Wonder Woman is at least a pleasant film that is easy on the eyes. Sexist as that appraisal may sound, it is an honest one.
Grade: C+
