Wonder Woman

— I was expecting “Wonder Woman” to score well as a vehicle for feminism—and it does, something sorely needed in a universe of men with muscles and/or near invulnerability. (Aside: I still favor Pepper Potts as a fictional character if only her film persona is considered, but if we’re going to have superheroes as role models, then we need Wonder Woman’s “in your face” power as much as Thor’s.) The film is fortunate to have picked Gal Gabot who gives the character a fresh and innocent side as she discovers the world, but it’s really lucky to have Chris Pine who manages to add enough chemistry and humor to make us forget some of the CGI for believable human interactions. It’s a good film aside from an ending sequence that’s a bit much, but I still favor the “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Iron Man,” and “Deadpool” franchises.

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[2017. 141 min. Directed by Patty Jenkins. Starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen, and Robin Wright.]
http://www.newyorker.com/culture/richard-brody/the-hard-won-wisdom-of-wonder-woman