Go see it!

Rating: 9/10 (16 June 2017)

Loved this movie. I was one of those skeptical people after Superman vs. Batman. I was heartened by the choice of Director Patty Jenkins. As the cast started rounding out and names like David Thewlis started popping up I became more hopeful. This film far exceeded my expectations. Gal Gadot was, of course, everything she was supposed to be and more: strong while still being feminine, engaging, smart, believable and of course beautiful. Robin Wright who I mistakenly had thought was going to play her mother was incredible. Jenkins knows women and obviously respects them. The Amazons were racially mixed and that was a welcome surprise that shouldn't be overlooked. Chris Pine is so reliable. He anchored his portrayal of Steve Trevor in charm, longing, and humor. His chemistry with Gal Gadot worked thru and thru. Of course, David Thewlis couldn't give a bad performance if he tried and Lucy Davis was perfect as Etta Candy. The big question of how they were going to deal with the time frame and get her back to the Justice League and Superman vs. Batman era was answered in the first five minutes. Jenkins knows women and obviously respects them. I thought the fight scenes were shot with originality and purpose. Not once did I mix up who was who or lose sight of Wonder Woman. Patty Jenkins could teach some of these other directors a thing or two about staging. Way back when I was a reader of comic books and knew Wonder Woman's story thru and thru and was not offended by any changes this adaptation brought. In fact, I thought unlike some liberties that were taken in the past, they were an improvement. Sticking with my usual review practice of (trying to) not give anything away I will simply say: Go see this one. you won't be disappointed.