Review of Wonder Woman (2017) by Drew H — 19 Jul 2017

Glory to Zeus, the heavens, and Patty Jenkins for not only delivering the first objectively solid installment in Warner Brothers' "DC Extended Universe," but for handing us the first genuinely noteworthy comic book film featuring a strong, female protagonist. Riding high on its constructive thematic messages of egalitarianism, care-based ethics, and empathy's importance in all forms of human interaction, this movie has a lot to say, and it delivers it these messages with affable poise and little to no derision. Also, this movie simply kicks ass. I've been waiting to see Diana Of Themyscira kick teeth in on the big screen since I was a wee lad. And, boy, does this movie deliver on that front. So much so that I was left nearly salivating for more after that "Directed by Patty Jenkins" credit smacked me in the face at the end of it all. Gal Gadot is a revelation and a star in the making. Chris Pine is about as likable as a character can get. And the villains - though decidedly weaker than most DC offerings - get the job done for me. Here's hoping that WB recognizes this as the watershed moment it is and uses it to course correct for future endeavors.

Well done, Diana. Well done.