Wonder Woman [DVD] [2017]

We saw Gal Gardot make her debut as Wonder Woman in the recent Batman/Superman movie, this almost certainlya great beginning for her as a super-hero in her own rights.This one all starts in present-day Paris when Diana Prince receives a photographic-plate which shows her during WW1which prompts her to reflect on her early years and indeed self-imposed mission to try and end the war to end all wars.It all starts on the hidden island of Themyscira home of the Amazon women which was created by Zeus who also leavesthe gift of a child to Hippolyta - Diana (who will one day have the power to defend mankind against the gods)The island is solely occupied by the Amazon women, Diana will grow up knowing nothing of what lies beyond the shoresof Themyscira....as a child she craves to learn the skills of the Amazon warriors who she watches train..at first her motherwho has told Diana the history of her race is reluctant to include the eager young princess in the training however Hippolytaeventually agree's to let her sister Antiope train the youngster.During 1918, Diana now a young woman rescues an American pilot from the sea when his plane crashes...Steve Trevor(Chris Pine) is the first man she's ever seen....trouble is he has been pursued by a German gunboat, the soldiers from theboat launch an attack on the shores of the idyllic island, the Amazon women aided by Steve attack the intruders, thoughvictory is achieved sadly the encounter costs the life of Antiope.In the days that follow Diana learns from the airman of a horrific war he describes as the war to end all wars, rememberingwhat she had been told by her mother she assumes that Ares is responsible not really understanding that man is more thatcapable of going to war without any encouragement from the gods, and decides that she would go to London with Steveand try to bring an end to the conflict by destroying Ares.Which really, after the base-line is where the story begins -London is a strange place for Diana, she has trouble understanding many things including the apparent domination of themale species (the early sequences in London do bring forth many comical moments that stem from Diana's naivety withthe way things are beyond the shores of the island she'd lived at all these years)Steve an under-cover agent is assigned the task of trying to prevent the deadly gases being developed by Dr Maru for useagainst the allies...with a small team to help he sets off to thwart the effort, of course Diana insists on joining the questin the hope that she can kill who she believes to be responsible for the war.On the western-front in Belgium they find themselves in the trenches, the indestructible Diana puts new meaning into goingover-the-top into no-mans land, facing an onslaught of gun-fire she races across the open mud plains, of course Steve andhis team feel obliged to follow.Along the way they will liberate a Belgian village, is romance in the air between our heroes ?They will learn of a gala being held close-by at German High Command, Steve and Diana infiltrate proceedings hoping it willget them closer to the stocks of Gas being produced to turn the tide of the war.When the village they'd liberated earlier comes under attack they realise the factory is close-by...Steve will make an heroic attempt to stop a plane loaded with gas-bombs reaching it's intended target whilst Diana seeks outwho she believes to be Ares hoping to put a stop to the war, however after the fight the real Ares reveals himself to her, heseeks an alliance but Diana sticks with her intent to destroy him, though, she will have to learn the skills she has been givenquickly if she is to prevail against the might of Ares.The film with Diana's reflections follows her path from childhood to that of a super-hero.....the film is actually somewhat betterthan many of the super-hero movies that has gone before it.With good action sequences and superb use of special-effects it is certainly worthy of a viewing if you love the super-hero movies.More are planned...will look forward to them.

I didn't know what to expect from Wonder Woman but it is highly recommended and I love super hero movies especially in DC world.I don't usually like two hour movies after the tedious and boring The Dark Knight but Wonder Woman - now that I what I call a great movie. The beginning of the opening scene is the origins of Diana which makes sense because it fits into the story of how she adapted up to the 21st Century spotted by Bruce Wayne (played by Ben Affleck from Justice league). The Plot and movie is well-paced and action packed, full of climax and keeps you at the edge of your seat to see what happens next. Chris Pine is terrific as a Soldier who discovered Diana played by Gal Gadot who is a very powerful lead and has to be to carry the movie, she is breath takingly gorgeous (the camera loves her), great screen presence, smart, brave and strong character and the Actress protrays her very well. Both Chris and Gal had chemistry and equalised without one upstaging the other. Despite this superheroine had incredible abilities - she made mistakes, she had disillusionment, she had disappointment like no other DC Character but tries to be better. It's not one of those movies where it's just numbskull and things just blow up, a lot of thought process got into the movie. The only predictable fraction was the "pleasures of the flesh" scene and where it is going to head off to but all in all I made a great decision watching this movie and very much worth the hype. One of my Fav movies that is up there with Superman 1, and 2, Batman 1989, and Batman Forever.I give it 9/10

The Story line is simple enough, thanks to Jack Snyder team who had previous success with the 300 films. The components of the story (Mythology, comic book lore etc.) were appealing enough. There was a good amount of action to keep the film moving along. Acting wise, they all do a good enough job - Gadot, Pine were ok and the side kicks also. But for me, Ewen Bremner as Charlie, who's character was intriguing added a solid note. As for Thewlis playing the role of Sir Patrick was a tad understated - allowing himself to 'Ham' in parts might have been down to 'loose' direction and which is a pity.Special effects were aplenty - CGI ever present though some scenes a tad stilted (fluid motion of some action fight scenes), but Im just being picky.Overall an enjoyable watch...though the duration of the film is a tad too long as a few 'void/filler scenes' were unecessary.

Great movie, always enjoyed watching this and the first had to get them on blu ray.