Steven Lerma

What I don't think people are understanding about this movie is the era in which it is set. The movie is set in the 80's, and Patty Jenkins attempts to give you a real immersive feel not only for the times, but for the cinematography of the times. The first movie gave us a glimpse of an era that was of a dark, dreary atmosphere. War times are hardly jubilant nor cheery. Things were very serious and the style of the day were comparable as such. This movie however begins and periodically gives us glimpses of the outlandish, very personally expressive times that the 80's were. WW84 gives us a spectacular visual experience through and through. From the beginning where we revisit Themyscira, to other parts as the movie progresses (I don't want to spoil anything.) The only main criticism is that of the character/villain Maxwell Lord. I understand the intention of the 80's feel, which may include a bit of the campiness of those times as well, but his character and personality at times were a bit over the top campy. I think we as the audience would have appreciated a more serious tone from the villian, and a little more time to see Cheetah as Cheetah rather than mostly Barbara. There are suggestions that the Maxwell Lord character is politically driven, as in being loosely based or directly related to Trump. Whether this was the intention or not, the idea deems to make the scenario more relatable to us as the audience, rather than a political statement. As the adage goes, any good writer will take his/her own experiences and put it in their work. That being said, Wonder Woman is the fictional hero we all wish we had, and need today. Overall, the movie was awesome! It takes you back in time, when movies were very, VERY different than they are today. The 80's were always just stories to me, but tv and movies, such as this one, bring the past to life. Gal Gadot was amazing as Wonder Woman, she shines once again. Not surprisingly, Kristen Wiig does a wonderful job demonstrating her character development throughout the course of the story. Chris Pine, Steve Trevor, proves once again that men can have a positive impact in Diana's life, dispelling any overt overtones of feminism. Wonder Woman herself is the epitome of female power. The stories were tied together beautifully and effortlessly, even explaining some Wonder Woman lore that, in my personal opinion, were exceptionally clever. The graphics are breathtaking and inspirational in parts, and it really gives you the unmistakable feel of a true superhero movie. As the movie progresses, it provides us with an uncoincidental comparable state of the world as it is today. It really delves into the chaos we have all seen and been through as of the last few years, and even more notably, this year. All in all, the movie delivers a great sequel. Albeit different from the more serious tone of the first one, but with more action, exceptional graphics, a cleverly tied storyline, and a triumphantly evolving heroin. WW84 promises an entertaining time, and deserves more recognition than it has been getting. Gal Gadot soars as Wonder Woman, and brings us just a little bit of happiness and hope in a year we need it the most.