Travis Simpkins: Wonder Woman (2017): DC Comics. Gal Gadot as an Amazonian Warrior in WWII

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Wonder Woman (2017): DC Comics. Gal Gadot as an Amazonian Warrior in WWII

Wonder Woman. 2017. DC Comics. Gal Gadot

Directed by Patty Jenkins, based on the character created in 1941 by William Moulton Marston, Wonder Woman (2017) is by far the best Superhero movie released in recent years. The story centers on Princess Diana, who grew up on the Amazon island Themyscira and is compelled to aid humanity and battle the god Ares in the ongoing World War after a pilot crash lands offshore of her island. It is an overall interesting combination of Ancient Greek Mythology and WWII stylized history. Superb writing and dazzling special effects make for an entertaining journey from start to finish. Gal Gadot is both beautiful and strong in the title role. The supporting cast is great as well, including Chris Pine, Robin Wright, Danny Huston, David Thewlis, Connie Nielsen and Elena Anaya.