Gal Gadot absolutely leaps from the screen. She is stunning,
smart, and is the perfect Diana/Wonder Woman. I loved this movie. It is sharp,
slick, moves along with an actual plot, is visually arresting, and Wonder
Woman has a lot of character. Am I gushing? Sure. So many of the
Marvel and DC Comic movies are over-the-top fights moving to more over-the-top
fights. Sometimes it’s too big of an assault to the senses. (I like the
films, don’t get me wrong, but…)
Wonder Woman has better pacing as an origin
story. We meet young Diana as a girl living with the Amazons on a
shrouded island. This place filled with strong women is idyllic and yet
prepared for the worst. Unfortunately, Chris Pine as Captain Steve Trevor,
pilot in WWI, crashes into the nearby waters. Diana saves him and the island is
invaded by German soldiers. Needless to say, Diana saves her people, unleashing
more powers than she ever knew she had. She is special and in her naïve way,
wants to find Ares – the God of War – to stop this mess. Trevor is a spy who
needs to escape and get back to England. Diana says farewell to her world,
she’s destined for bigger things, and joins Trevor on his mission.
Once in England, this Amazon fish out of water proves
resourceful. Again, Gadot shows trust, heart, and worry – it flashes across her
face, even as she’s using her golden lariat, her magnificent sword, and her
ever increasing skills. Chris Pine is also quite good with a light comedic
touch at times and then true stolid hero bearing. They work together to find
the German plant preparing to unleash killer poisons. They find the horrific
scientist creating chemical weapons of mass destruction. Oh, there’s plenty of
action and blow-em up. But through it all, Diana/Wonder Woman is a towering
presence.
Wonder Woman is a winner in so many ways. A
strong female heroine with principles and heart. I do believe that Gal Gadot
was created from clay and blessed by Zeus. And I look forward to future films
from this actress. I want her to save OUR world!
