Wonder WomanWhile not without it's flaws, the DCU finally has a big winner on it's hands with the headlining feature debut of the eponymous Amazon. Aside from the 5-10 minute bookends of the film, this is mostly a pure origin story. While not true to the original comic mythology, the backdrop of World War I plays nicely as a more believable call to arms for Diana to leave her home island and journey to the world of men. Gadot is proving herself quite capable is the role of a lifetime deftly matching a nurturing feminine side with a warrior's soul on the other. Aside from her Amazonian cohorts, the rest of the cast really doesn't measure up. Stiff-as-a-board Chris Pine displays zero of the old school swagger that should be expected of hero pilot Steve Trevor, the Etta Candy character is mostly wasted and main baddie Ares was terribly miscast (no spoilers here). Action scenes are largely well done (could do with less Snyder-esque slow-mo shots), the plot stays on course for the most part and the humor is not Suicide Squad cringe worthy. All in all, an imperfect but solid flick which could have been a total disaster for DC, but may have turned out to be it's saving grace. Worth your time if curious, fellows. Oh, and more Gadot in that blue ballroom gown please! :wub:
