Two superhero films produced by DC and Warner Bros Pictures, Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad, also included in DCEU (DC Extended Universe) are quite absurd. But DC seems to get a fresh breeze with the presence of his latest superhero movie, Wonder Woman.
In theme, Wonder Woman is different from the two previous films. In addition to working more neatly, Patty Jenkins film also has a lighter topic with enough action scenes hit and humor that interspersed each scene. The tradition of DC movies that want to look even darker seems to be trying to be abandoned.
One of the strengths of Wonder Woman is that this film is able to cover the weaknesses in the film. Starting from the CGI, the main enemies, plots, and dialogue as if not done carefully. There are always some action scenes where Wonder Woman looks like an animated doll that moves like a rubber. The peak occurs in the last part, the weakest part of the film. But thanks to Patty Jenkins's shrewdness, the shortcomings are faded with the presence of other charms that can make audiences understand.
Wonder Woman tells of Diana who lives in Themyscira with her Amazon girls. He trained as a child, prepared to face the threat of Ares who could attack Themyscira anytime. One day, Steve Trevor was a stranded American soldier in Themyscira. Diana's humanitarian mission continued with the journey to the other side of the globe to stop World War I.
As a director, Patty Jenkins does not look rusty even though she's 14 years old (after Monster, 2003) does not film the cinema. In this movie Patty Jenkins learn from mistakes often made by previous DC films. Mistakes such as letting the producers intervene too much are avoided. The result is that Wonder Woman becomes a more intact and more flowing spectacle. Not messy like the Suicide Squad, or edited carelessly like Batman v Superman.
One way Patty Jenkins makes the audience not focus on the weakness of this movie is the way he directs Gal Gadot. Gal Gadot is a charming actress, but has not tested his acting skills. With his limitations, Patty Jenkins can still maximize his acting. Wonder Woman character was deliberately created as a superhero is still innocent and still stutter with the outside world. Plain but have a little princess syndrome, like the princess who just came out of her beautiful palace.
In order to act Gadot Gal does not look stiff, other characters are strengthened. One that deserves a thumbs up is Steve Trevor, a character whose comics are told as a Wonder Woman companion. This character successfully played by Chris Pine with slick. Chris Pine did help make the Wonder Woman shine. Movies that have a thin border between loved or even hated is saved by the presence of Pine. 36-year-old actor was also successfully revive the character Trevor with charm and kharismanya.
Another plus point of this movie is the set that worked almost perfectly. The scenes in Themyscira look so beautiful. Patty Jenkins was able to capture the charm of Basilicata, Italy which was the filming location for the island of Themyscira. In addition, the background of World War I that has never been taken for superhero-themed movie also looks wah. It is able to provide a very interesting scene of war.
However, as great as Patty Jenkins covers the shortcomings of this film, there are still some parts that if noticed look quite disturbing. Though this film has great potential to be the best superhero movie ever made if only worked more seriously. Movie duration becomes the most annoying problem. Somehow Wonder Woman had to be made into a 140 minute version for release in theaters. And if diipotong in some parts, this film will not lose its meaning. With unnecessary duration all this time, some scenes even look boring.
Special effects are also an imperfect aspect. In the final scene, when the Wonder Woman fights off his enemies it seems awry. The last scene was anticlimactic compared to previous scenes throughout the movie. Dialogue also becomes annoying. Chemistry Diana and Steve Trevor are actually quite warm and interesting. It's just that their dialogue sometimes sounds nuts and is too long.
Beyond all its advantages and disadvantages, Wonder Woman remains a film worth watching in 2017. The lack of adult content makes this movie suitable to watch with family. Unlike previous DC films, Wonder Woman has an easier to understand storyline. Especially the theme of a female hero is also an interesting topic that should be witnessed for you women.