Refreshing for DC

Rating: 9/10 (9 August 2017)

I just finished watching Wonder Woman and immediately jumped to read the reviews. I didn't go into the movie with many expectations because I'm not as familiar with the lineage of WW as I am with many of the other big DC heroes.
I have to say this movie was refreshing. Everything about the movie was great. It didn't jump around like most origin stories and it didn't linger. It times everything perfectly. I was emotionally invested in the story the whole way through.
Gal Gadot was empowering and transparent in her role. What's unique about this story is it doesn't play as a shoot em up bang bang movie. WW is from a sheltered world and you go on a journey with her discovering essentially the human experience of good vs evil. I liked this because it connects her to us more so than any other super heroes. Her nativity and innocence allows the viewer to put themselves in her shoes or better yet see through fresh eyes.
They did not over sexualize her character which was incredible. The sexist tones were subtle and played well with the period the film is set in. She isn't a warrior for women she is a warrior for justice, love, and peace.
The chemistry between her and Chris Pine was remarkable as well. I could really feel there connection. It didn't seem forced and there wasn't any power struggle. They played as equals.
The villainy in the film is well done. I won't go into any spoilers but the villainy served to elevate her character development more than playing equal parts for screen time.
The only thing I think most will dislike is it's definitely a film that's setting up the expanded universe in DC. I don't feel it left any room for a foreseeable sequel. Which may be a good thing, and it might leave them a blank slate to take her story in any direction.
Overall well done and this makes me so excited to see what's next for DC.