Quick Review: Wonder Woman 1984

 After my joke Review, I should probably talk about the real Film, no?  Alright then...

In the Film's Cold Open, we see a young Diana trying to prove herself.  However, she's taught that you can't truly win if you cheat.

Is it cloudy or is that just all of the foreshadowing?

In 1984 (what?!?!?), Wonder Woman is fighting crime, but in secret.

Yeah, secret.

I mean, just accept this to avoid a Justice League Plot Hole, since that Film has enough already.

The Plot hinges on Maxwell Lord (who sure has a history with Comic Book Wonder Woman) using the Dreamstone to grant wishes...but give power to himself in the process.

Thankfully, he's never quite as neon in the Film as he is here.

In the twist that everyone knows, Diana gets her wish in the form of Steve Trevor back (but with complications).

Will she regret her wish in the end?

Of course, you can't easily stop a man with the kind of power that Lord possesses.

Will a long-overdue Action Scene be too much for Wonder Woman?

Will a long-simmering (in this Film alone, mind you) conflict with the future Cheetah stand in her way?

To find out, stream the Film, see it (apparently still!) in Theaters or rent it like I did.  The End.

A Film that is quite good...but it won't be for everyone.  The first Wonder Woman was a good Film, in spite of clear tonal issues that were forced upon them by DC Executives.  We can't just have a hopeful Film, since, you know, grim and gritty is what 'all Adults' like.  Oh well.  In this case, many of these issues have been dealt with.  This time, it is Patty Jenkins' Film.  That brings many good things and a few bad things.  The Plot gives us many great moments of hope, bright colors and a good lesson in how life goes on, no matter how much we don't want it to sometimes.  It is still anchored a bit by the idea that Diana hasn't found ANYONE to be with in over 60 Years.  As a fully-straight man, I can still totally see the appeal of Steve Trevor (and the Actor that plays him).  That said, nobody?  Really?!?  This is a key Plot Point, so you just have to accept it.  The downside, I think, is that the focus is far less on what you might expect from a Movie like this.  The Film is never boring, but the early parts are less focused on what you might think.  Thankfully, the Film really picks up once it is done putting all of the key aspects in place.  As a whole, the Film pays off really well and doesn't always go where you think it will.  It is almost never subtle, so don't expect that.  Ming you, she's wearing golden armor with wings by the end, so would you expect subtle?  Speaking of which, DC/WB apparently didn't pay Alex Ross for the use of the Armor he designed for Kingdom Come here.  How's that going to work out?

****

A Film that is strong on many fronts.  The only problem is that the focus and Pacing may not be to your liking.