DC makes a "Wonder"ful comeback with Wonder Woman

Rating: 9/10 (8 June 2017)

Wonderwoman marks the Dawn of New Hope for Justice League and DC Comics. A pretty well crafted story and action sequences (meaningful as well)peppered with witty dialogues steal the show, which was sadly missing in the over-hyped DC offering – Batman v Superman – Dawn of Justice, which almost brought dawn of distress for DC fans like me. Thankfully, Wonder Woman has exceeded all expectations and how!! The battle between the feisty Amazon warriors (residents of Themyscira) against German invaders in first few minutes of the movie sets the tone for the adventurous journey. But mind you – it's not just plain adventure but has a wonderfully woven narrative on the increasingly treacherous world with diminishing tolerance and morality.
Gal Gadot has given all superheroes a run for their money. She is empathetic and relentless at the same time. Chris Pine, too, holds his own in front of Gadot's gutsy play. He steps in with wisdom and presence of mind just when Diana seems a tad vulnerable. It's a superb team effort, as evidenced by Pine's parting words to Diana – I can save today, you can save the world! A must watch!
The underlying message that I took home was that an eye for an eye won't get the world anywhere – that's what Wonder Woman teaches you. Although the movie is set in the backdrop of World War I, the narrative holds true for today's times as well. Now, more than ever, the world needs to be tolerant and empathetic. As Wonder Woman would say – Yes humans are flawed, but they are so much more than that!