Review of Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) by Matthewmirliani — 25 Dec 2020
It’s a stronger film than its predecessor and compared to recent superhero films it’s one of the more engaging (which unfortunately isn’t saying much). What works are Kristen Wiig’s performance and character development (the real highlight of the film), the combination of setting and aesthetics (1980s DC was done well and looked good), and an impressive final battle.
What doesn’t work are the elements that plague all superhero films: thin writing, cliches, an uneven tone, and abundant cheesiness (it’s hard to watch without rolling your eyes at least twice). What’s fascinating is that the least interesting part of the film is the heroine - the titular character; Wiig’s more grisly, grounded, cynical character, however, makes the film worth experiencing.
This review of Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) was written by Matthewmirliani on 25 Dec 2020.
Wonder Woman 1984 has generally received positive reviews.
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