Review of Wonder Woman (2009) by Jess B — 23 May 2010

Few know the tale that tells of the strongest ( supposedly ) woman to ever live. A hero who has stood the test of time and shown glory somewhat equal to that of her male counterpart, the one and only man of steel, Superman, but she is no man, she is very much a woman but no ordinary woman she is Wonder Woman.

Strength, justice , honor and virtue follow her lead, she is intelligent, nerturing, and highly slkillfull, she is princess Diana of the Amazons. A clan of women that survive on their own and flourish in a land of paradise with no men present. Diana was not simply given the role of leader or protector she had to earn it.

This animated motion picture, does a splendid job of capturing the character and personality of the woman in red, it also details her past, the land she lives in, its people, and dangers they face. It is a breathtaking display of lush scenery and large scale environments. WW is no push over she's as tough if not tougher than any brutish male with sword and shield, she is master of hand to hand combat as well possessing a great skill with spear or shield. She is everything you would expect a hero to be.

Although she cannot fly,her invisble jet provides her with the transportation necessary to reach earth, and beyond. Even though she is tough as nails, she is a naive and somewhat vunerable woman. She has deep fears, doubts and concerns, most of which involve man. However, through out the film she works alongside one, and learns to accept and understand his ways. The mutual understanding and trust they establish runs very deep and is an emotional part of an otherwise mostly action based film.

WW tells an interesting story of trust and betrayal. It mixes well with the ancient mythology of the greeks. I was very much impressed by the number and quality of action scenes, ranging from a 1 on 1 fist fight, to a full scale battle of epic proportions.

The film is also not without humor or charm. Its clever and seeks to entertain more than the expected 6 -13 audience. There are a few subtle moments that ponder questions of sexuality and gender confusion. I think not only women will admire and relate to her but men can appreciate and even respect the attitude and ideals that WW adheres to.

Every comic book fan owes it to themself to become familar with the background of WW. One of the most impactful and celebrated heros of the last 50 years. WW is a long overdue production that gives much due recognition and significance to a terrific character.

It was alot of fun to watch, and experience this story,it was highly creative and exciting, too bad it wasnt shown on the big screen.

I only hope that more of her adventures are shared and enriched by this means and level of quality. I will enjoy the memory of this film for quite some time.