It's Fun and You Should Watch It For That

Rating: 7/10 (17 November 2017)

JL is unapologetic in its approach. It's fun, it's action-packed and at times, funny when you least expect it, which is the best kind of funny. It's better than any other DCEU movies that have come before, not only that it seems be treading on new ground than the other DCEU films. But that's a good compliment, saying that it was just better than its predecessors. In fact, it's an understatement. It's unlike the previous movies in every way expect in its flaws which we, the audience, has grown to tolerate in this kind of movies. It's unabashed in its intention to serve to our liking. Perhaps, for this reason, the critics are barring the movie, for not taking an original and creative stance.
Batman, as he always did since The Dark Knight trilogy, shined in portrayal, although, at the middle of the film, there are some traces of the infamous 'BvS decision making' still left in him. As the film progresses to the end, he redeems himself and we see this progression, his progression, to the decisions he makes later in the end; we see the emotional detection, if one would call it that. The princess, Wonder Woman was her usual best self. There was a little insinuation of romance from Batman (from Alfred, to be accurate), but that was not reflected back from Wonder Woman. The new kids on the block are well constructed too. Maybe there was enough character development, but why should one care for such pristine things like proper character development in a superhero movie. Also, how does one get around to do proper character development for people aren't human, or entirely human. There is no reference point, there is no relatability, to begin with.
And action, as good as it was, in the moments of glory, was also a tad over the top at times. The Mysceria (I never could spell it or pronounce it.) fight scene was mesmerizing in execution. The 'change in costumes' of the Amazonians was exactly exploitation of women's sexuality because we barely see it. The Amazonians are always on the move and one will be occupied with what they will proceed to do, to properly notice the shortened costumes.
The biggest flaw of the movie is how easy the protagonists have it. The answers, all of them, come at so fast a pace that the film seems to be zooming to the end, and to say that the villain was weak is not only a character assessment but also a literal one. The villain, who is all so powerful throughout the film is defeated in a matter of minutes. The evil plan is the same too, the destruction of this planet or that.
The music was underwhelming as in its effects on the audience is ephemeral. It's good for the moment, but not as good upon revisits.
It is fun is the final verdict. See it if you want to have fun.