"Wonder Woman 1984" Review - A Slick 2nd Lasso Throw

Wonder Woman continues to be the only great superhero in the DC Universe, which is kind of sad considering the sequel was another film that deserved the big screen treatment that unfortunately most of the world couldn't get. Nevertheless, 1984 still manages to kick ass wherever it can to make up for the parts that are...not so much.

It’s hard to reveal what happens this time around. The best thing WB did with regards to promoting this movie was not give too much away. You know Wonder Woman, Cheetah, Maxwell Lord, and Steve Trevor are in it, but that’s really it. Everyone from Pedro Pascal to Gal Gadot's performances are incredible, but one must give a massive round of applause to Kristen Wiig for balancing her charming personality with a well written twisted mind. Who would’ve thought that Gilly/Karina/Aunt Sue/Annie Walker would be able to play someone so stellar and dark and put on one of the best villainous performances in the DCEU.

Movies like “Wonder Woman 1984” are supposed to be the best at popcorn entertainment, and if they are any better along the way, more power to them. I’m happy to say that the entertaining magic still lies in this blockbuster, and it’s only because of it’s acting, the over the top Hans Zimmer music, and the well choreographed fight scenes we get as a result of the events that unfold. How these events are unfolded does get a bit messy and colluded; but it’s only because there’s a supernatural factor that resides in the writing that everyone deals with, which leaves room for a lot of plot holes and puzzling questions. Some of these holes I could accept, others were not so easy, especially the ones that came at the very end. But Patty Jenkins’ directing manages to take the best parts of the script and turn them into the best cinematic visions possible. While there are some odd annoyances, the film never feels cheesy or stupid like its predecessors, Aquaman or Justice League. The titular superhero still feels as fresh and marvelous as ever, and I believe as long as Patty’s at the helm of Wonder Woman, she will always stay that way.

If what you’re looking for is a fun time at home, you’ll get it with this sequel. How all of this will connect to the greater DCEU future, I have no idea. In my view, Wonder Woman is separate from those crappy movies, especially because the biggest blunder of all is this movie didn’t need to place in 1984 (where was her eagle suit in Justice League). There’s a lot of people out there that are looking for an extra special superhero, and luckily on Wonder Woman's 2nd time around, there’s once again no cop outs or overly Zack Snyder directing to drown out the beauty and power of Gal Gadot. If any hero deserves this kind of freedom, it's her.

Two Nebs Up!