Wonder Woman 1984 Early Reviews Praise Heartfelt DC Movie Sequel

Wonder Woman 1984 Early Reviews Praise Heartfelt DC Movie Sequel

Wonder Woman 1984 early reviews praise a heartfelt, if overstuffed, follow-up, with many saying the film is a beacon of light in this dismal year.

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Wonder Woman 1984 Early Reviews Praise Heartfelt DC Movie Sequel

DC’s Wonder Woman 1984 early reviews are in. The sequel to 2017’s Wonder Woman hits theaters on Christmas Day, but it will also be available to stream on HBO Max for free for one month. It will be the first of Warner Bros.’ movies to follow this release pattern and director Patty Jenkins ultimately supported the decision. Her and star Gal Gadot encouraged fans to see it in theaters where safe, but wanted everyone to be able to experience the film at the same time. The film will be released in select international markets on December 16.

Joining Gadot are Chris Pine and new cast members Kristen Wiig and Pedro Pascal. Wiig and Pascal will be playing Barbara Ann Minerva a.k.a. Cheetah and Maxwell Lord, respectively. The movie has had a long road to the big screen, facing multiple delays before and during the pandemic. Wonder Woman 1984 early reactions were positive, with many heaping praise upon the sequel for its ability to build on the first film’s success and its distinctly 80s vibe.

Now, Wonder Woman 1984 reviews are finally in and, for the most part, they are extremely positive. In line with the praise of the early reactions, Wonder Woman 1984 is a heartfelt sequel with glorious action sequences. A salve for this chaotic year, the long awaited sequel is sure to please fans of Diana Prince. Still, some note the overstuffed plot works against the film, with the action sequences coming a bit later than necessary to keep up with the pace set by the film’s prologue. Check out some of the critics’ thoughts below and click through the link for their full review:

Molly Freeman, Screen Rant

In the end, Wonder Woman 1984 delivers an impressively cinematic superhero experience, with the necessary heart and emotional storyline to keep it grounded. It’s a well-rounded movie experience and would no doubt benefit from being seen on the biggest screen possible in order to get the full effect of Jenkins’ directorial eye. It’s a must-see for fans of the first Wonder Woman movie, picking up the threads from that film and exploring them in new, compelling ways – particularly in regard to Diana’s relationship to humanity. Wonder Woman 1984 also epitomizes an optimism that’s absolutely necessary in a year like 2020, which makes it an excellent watch for anyone in need of some hope this winter.

Scott Mendelson, Forbes

This Warner Bros. sequel is the opposite of resting upon one’s laurels, especially considering the undue pressure still placed on big-budget female-led fantasy flicks. It’s a visually dazzling melodrama that has to hide its relative disinterest in superpowered showdowns, again showing that DC Films is a brand where “anything can happen.”

Matt Purslow, IGN

Wonder Woman 1984 is a film with a heart full of hope and love; a nostalgic look back to a beloved time that provides escapism from an exceptionally difficult year. The adherence to a more classic superhero template means it is lacking in any genuine surprise or outstanding innovation, but this approach is always filtered through Jenkins’ contemporary lens, which lends it distinct humanity amongst the ‘80s cheese. A notable improvement on its already great predecessor, Wonder Woman 1984 is exactly the kind of bright and hopeful movie the character’s legacy deserves.

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Sean Keane, CNet

Wonder Woman 1984 works beautifully as a followup to her 2017 adventure, expanding Diana’s character and leaning into the ’80s with style. It’s easily the most emotionally engaging DC Extended Universe movie, with eye-popping action scenes, vivid settings and a positive message that’s a breath of fresh air.

Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times

This extravagant, genially overstuffed sequel may be a product of 2020, but its spirit feels gratifyingly in sync with 1984 — a year that, for all its Orwellian associations, predates the chaos and cynicism of our pandemic-stricken, politically deranged moment. And our comic-book movie craze, too: Jenkins (who wrote the script with Geoff Johns and Dave Callaham) channels a moment when blockbuster imperatives, while hardly absent, had not yet pummeled the industry into submission.

Linda Marric, TJC

Patty Jenkins’ first film in the franchise proved to be a shot in the arm for Warner’s ailing DC Extended Universe which had until then been forced to play second fiddle to Disney’s MCU. Whilst undeniably engaging and beautifully acted by Gadot, this second installment is sadly lacking in the storytelling stakes. Jenkins and co writers Geoff Johns and Dave Callaham present an overlong and bewilderingly muddled film which puts the emphasis on all the wrong aspects of the story.

Wonder Woman 1984 Early Reviews Praise Heartfelt DC Movie Sequel

Mary Sollosi, EW

Perhaps inevitably, Jenkins herself did not prove immune to the excess that she spent her ambitious 150-minute-long movie denouncing; that runtime alone is more than a little self-indulgent. But hey, if this year has taught us anything, it’s to give each other a break — and to allow ourselves our indulgences. Maybe Wonder Woman will be the one to save us, after all.

David Rooney, THR

There’s still a lot to love. Gadot remains a charismatic presence who wields the lasso with authority, even tethering lightning bolts in some arresting moments. However, I missed the more hand-to-hand gladiatorial aspect of so many fight scenes in the first movie. There’s a disarming romantic touch in Diana acquiring the ability of flight through Steve’s explanation of its rudimentary principles. But watching her soar through the air — while consistent with later editions of the comic — also detracts from the athletic leaps that make the character distinctive, turning her into an ersatz Superman with a cuter outfit.

Germain Lussier, io9

There’s so much going on in Wonder Woman 1984 it’s almost ridiculous. Different tangents get woven in and out, everything begins to escalate, and all the while themes of selflessness, hard work, bravery, and optimism are seeded along the way. Sometimes that gets lost in the weeds but by the end, you finish Wonder Woman 1984 with a nice, uplifting sense of hope and the feeling of gluttonous satisfaction—the fact that it was a little too long and a little confusing along the way is basically wiped out. Wonder Woman 1984 is an enjoyable, engrossing (sometimes to a fault) experience that will leave a smile on your face, partially because of the circumstances, but mostly because of the movie, flaws and all.

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Jordan Calhoun, Black Nerd Problems

Its earnestness is its greatest strength or biggest weakness, depending on what you’re looking for in a superhero film. But if you were a fan of their first collaboration, you’ll love how Patty Jenkins and Gal Gadot expand Diana’s heroism to new places in a new decade. Action broadens to other regions of the world, with a bit of historical fiction laced in to add an intellectual sentiment fitting of Diana’s history and Barbara’s academic brilliance. If you want a sincere holiday movie that appeals to your inner optimist, Wonder Woman 1984 is an easy win.

Hannah Woodhead, Little White Lies

What is Wonder Woman 1984 trying to be, exactly? A poppy capitalist critique? A love story? A missive against comparing yourself to other women? The film doesn’t seem to know, throwing so many ideas at the wall in the hope one of them sticks. It’s a shame, because Jenkins is clearly a gifted director, and the cast has a lot of talent in it between Pine, Pascal and Wiig, but they feel wasted in a muddled narrative which does nothing in the way of world-building or character development.

Clarisse Loughrey, Independent

Diana is indestructible in some ways, surprisingly brittle in others. Jenkins’s camera is captivated by her resilience, as it lingers on adoring shots of Diana in action. Every brazen beat of Wonder Woman 1984 feels like it’s arrived to pulverise this miserable year into dust.

Warner Bros. and those in charge of the DCEU can breathe a huge sigh of relief. For the most part, critic reactions are highly positive, finding the sequel to be a more than formidable follow-up to 2017’s smash success. Most of the criticisms leveled against the film are due to Wonder Woman 1984’s runtime, which Jenkins said could have been longer, and its various plot threads that are weaved throughout the film. Still, that is a small price to pay for a good film. While long runtimes may irk critics, fans are likely to enjoy the protracted runtime simply because they’ll get to spend more time with their favorite Amazonian.

One thing is for sure: To many, Wonder Woman 1984 seems to be a light at the end of an extremely depressing year. While many say the film can veer into cheesiness, one could argue that that sort of optimism is exactly what we need right now. Despite the fact that Wonder Woman 1984 was made way before the pandemic changed the way we view movies, it can’t help but be seen through that lens now. Ultimately, the consensus seems to be one of cautious optimism, both for the future of Diana Prince and for the future of movies as a whole. In a year that saw most of the DCEU’s slate delayed, Wonder Woman 1984 fills that need perfectly, regardless of its flaws.

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