Like many others of my generation I grew up with 
Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman. She was amazing. To me she was everything that Wonder Woman was supposed to be: beautiful, strong and intelligent. Because I felt she was the quintessential Amazon princess I didn’t care that there was going to be a new Wonder Woman. Frankly, I didn’t have high hopes for the new movie, not because Lynda Carter wasn’t there, but because live action DC hero movies have always been disappointing. I am so glad I was wrong.
Wonder Woman was by far, in my opinion, the best live action DC movie to date. And I know that I am not the only person who felt this way since the movie has made over 408 million dollars since June.
The movie opens in present day Paris with Diana aka Wonder Woman (Gal Godot) receiving a package from Bruce Wayne. Contained within the package is a photograph taken decades ago of Diana and four men. There is a note that accompanies the photo asking if one day Diana will tell him the story behind the photo. As Diana begins to reminisce we see a young Diana, daughter of Hippolyta (Connie Nielsen) growing up on Themyscira. She longs for the day when she will be trained as a warrior and even though her mother tries to dissuade her she does learn the ways of an Amazon warrior.
Though Themyscira is removed from the world of men, one day a pilot crashes off the coast. Diana rescues him from the surf. As she is questioning him on the beach a large boat appears in the distance with several smaller craft making their way to the island. The approaching soldiers begin to fire and are met with resistance from the Amazonian army. Though the Amazons win the skirmish, many warriors are killed including, Antiope (Robin Wright), Diana’s aunt.
Diana learns that the man she saved is Captain Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) and he needs to get back to London with some vital information. She also learns that the world outside is at war. She is convinced that it is the god Ares that is behind what Steve calls, “The war to end all wars.” Diana leaves Themyscira with him determined to stop Ares.
After arriving in London the pair are sent on a reconnaissance mission to find a German general, Ludendorff (Danny Huston) who is overseeing the production of deadly chemical weapons. Diana is convinced that Ludendorff is Ares in human form. Fortunately for Trevor and his men, with Diana at their side they are never outnumbered.
The movie isn’t perfect but it is one of the best superhero movies I have ever seen. Frankly, even if you aren’t familiar with the character of Wonder Woman you will be a fan by the time the credits roll. Gal Gadot is absolutely perfect as Diana/Wonder Woman and now I couldn’t imagine someone else in the part.
Wonder Woman is action packed with just the right amount of humor. Director Patty Jenkins does not overdo the “fish out of water” humor at Diana’s expense. I love the scene when she tries ice cream for the first time.
Wonder Woman is available now on Blu-Ray and DVD and will make an excellent addition to your movie library. Wonder Woman will return along with Batman and Superman in Justice League this November.
The film was produced by Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder, Zack Snyder and Richard Suckle, with Stephen Jones, Geoff Johns, Jon Berg, Wesley Coller and Rebecca Steel Roven serving as executive producers.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Tencent Pictures and Wanda Pictures, an Atlas Entertainment/Cruel and Unusual production, “Wonder Woman.” The film is rated PG-13 for sequences of violence and action, and some suggestive content.
BLU-RAY AND DVD ELEMENTS
“Wonder Woman” Ultra HD Blu-ray, 3D Blu-ray and Blu-ray Combo Pack contain the following special features:
- Epilogue: Etta’s Mission – Etta Candy gets the boys back together for a secret mission that could impact humanity’s future.
- Crafting the Wonder – Wonder Woman finally comes to life in her first, breathtaking solo film. Explore the journey to create an adventure worthy of DC’s greatest warrior.
- A Director’s Vision: Themyscira: The Hidden Island
- A Director’s Vision: Beach Battle
- A Director’s Vision: A Photograph Through Time
- A Director’s Vision: Diana in the Modern World
- A Director’s Vision: Wonder Woman at War
Join director Patty Jenkins as she takes you on an exclusive journey through “Wonder Woman’s” most pivotal and exciting moments:
- Warriors of Wonder Woman – Witness the creation of the Amazon army as the women of “Wonder Woman” transform emotionally and physically into the world’s most powerful and heroic warriors.
- The Trinity – Filmmakers and comic book creators explore the legend of Wonder Woman and how she stands shoulder to shoulder with Superman and Batman to create the pillars of the DC Universe.
- The Wonder Behind the Camera – Meet the women behind the wonder as they welcome a group of aspiring filmmakers on set for an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- Finding the Wonder Woman Within – Feel the power of Wonder Woman as award-winning poets and inspiring public figures reveal the impact and importance of DC’s greatest heroine.
- Extended Scenes
- Blooper Reel
“Wonder Woman” Standard Definition DVD contains the following special features:
- Crafting the Wonder
- A Director’s Vision: Themyscira: The Hidden Island
- A Director’s Vision: Beach Battle
- A Director’s Vision: A Photograph Through Time
- A Director’s Vision: Diana in the Modern World
- A Director’s Vision: Wonder Woman at War
- Warriors of Wonder Woman –Witness the creation of the Amazon army as the women of Wonder Woman transform emotionally and physically into the world’s most powerful warriors.
- The Trinity- Filmmakers and comic book creators explore the legend of Wonder Woman and how she stands shoulder to shoulder with Superman and Batman to create the pillars of the DC Universe.
- The Wonder Behind the Camera-Meet the women behind the wonder as they welcome a group of aspiring filmmakers for an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- Finding the Wonder Woman Within-Feel the power of Wonder Woman as award-winning poets and inspiring public figures reveal the impact and importance of DC’s greatest heroine.
- Extended Scenes
- Blooper Reel
Ultra HD Blu-Ray SRP: $44.95
3D Blu-Ray Combo Pack SRP: $44.95
Blu-Ray SRP: $35.99
DVD Amaray (WS) SRP: 28.98
