'Wonder Woman' A Review

Wonder Woman is a superhero movie set during WWI. It follows Diana(Gal Gadot) as she is raised on hidden island Themyscira populated by the women warrior tribe the Amazons, created by Zeus to protect human kind. Steve Trevor(Chris Pine) an American spy crashes by the island and is saved by Diana. After being told of the war to end all wars raging Diana sets off with Steve to confront Ares God of War who she believes is instigating the conflict. This mission takes them first to London then to the front to confront German high command.

Gadot is perfectly cast and gives the character not only the necessary strength and martial facility but humor and a vulnerable naivete that provide emotional depth as well as thrilling action. Pine is a great foil for Gadot, their chemistry is effortless and he's able to successfully walk the fine line between sidekick and romantic interest without cliche or awkwardness. Those two have the majority shoulder the bulk of the narrative and screen time but there are some nice turns by a number of the supporting cast: Robin Wright as General Antiope Diana's mentor, Elena Anaya as Doctor Poison an evil chemist, and as Lucy Davis as Etta Candy Trevor's secretary. All in all there's not a false note to be had amongst the cast save for Danny Houston as a German General who's a bit flat but forgivable given he isn't given much to work with.

The action is wonderful, slow motioned utilized at various points during sequences to highlight rather than cloud what is actually happening. It's incredibly refreshing to be able to actually see what's going on. Although in the same color palate as the other DC films this installment isn't bogged down by so much darkness or doom and gloom. The story moves, the characters are compelling, and the action is cool. The only fault is with the final battle, a superhero slugfest which at this point is a little rote.

Fun action, a compelling story, a refreshing and unique superhero story.

See It.