The revised streaming top 10 for Dec. 21-27 is below. [6] Directed by Patty Jenkins—from a screenplay by Allan Heinberg and a story by Heinberg, Zack Snyder, and Jason Fuchs—Wonder Woman stars Gal Gadot in the title role, alongside Chris Pine, Robin Wright, Danny Huston, David Thewlis, Connie Nielsen, and Elena Anaya. 9 (4). ", "Wonder Woman's chemical weapon makes no scientific sense, but it evokes real and horrifying history", "Wonder Woman is a feminist, and society isn't ready for her", "How Wonder Woman Is and Isn't a Feminist Superheroine Movie", "Why Wonder Woman isn't the feminist fantasy we've been told it is", "I Wish Wonder Woman Were as Feminist as It Thinks It Is", "The Complex Gender Politics of the 'Wonder Woman' Movie", "How 'Wonder Woman' director Patty Jenkins cracked the superhero-movie glass ceiling", "The world needs Wonder Woman. "[213] Jost praised Gadot's interpretation of Wonder Woman as the one in which Gadot "absolutely nails the character's unwaveringly positive outlook on life. Wonder Woman was the only shining beacon of hope in the horizon, the chance to (finally) do a female superhero movie right. I'm sure we wouldn't have made the same choice. Killian thus suggests that these elements "should not be the focus of a kickass heroine—her beauty, bone structure, and sexiness—if she is to be a feminist icon". © 2021 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. [234] Peter Travers of Rolling Stone criticized the film's over-reliance on exposition: "Wonder Woman is hobbled by a slogging origin story and action that only comes in fits and starts. Hippolyta explains their history to Diana, including how Ares became jealous of humanity and orchestrated its destruction. The island is soon invaded by German soldiers, who had been pursuing Steve. Wonder Woman raped a dude without consent nor control of his body. "[226] Michael Phillips of Chicago Tribune compared the film to Captain America: The First Avenger, noting that as with "the first Captain America movie over in the Marvel Comics universe, DC's Wonder Woman offers the pleasures of period re-creation for a popular audience. Terms of Use | Written by Florence Welch and Rick Nowels, the track is also featured on the soundtrack. [174][175] Jordan was reportedly also considering a ban of the film and suspended screenings pending a decision,[176] but on June 11, it was reported that the government decided not to do so, as there was no legal precedent for it. [74] Early drafts of his screenplay included Steve Trevor as the narrator, a fierce battle between Diana and her mother over Trevor's welfare, and after leaving Themyscira, his need to frequently rescue a Diana rendered helpless by the modern world. Warner Bros. has spent over $3 million on advertisements for Wonder Woman, whereas they spent $2.6 million on advertisements for Suicide Squad. He compared Gal Gadot's representation of the character to Raquel Welch films of the 1960s,[265] and reinforced a comparison with Linda Hamilton's portrayal of Sarah Connor. [113][114] Gadot was previously offered a different role (as a villain) in Man of Steel, which she declined because she was pregnant at the time; this allowed her to later be cast as Wonder Woman in the film's follow-up. and "What is it about Gal that makes her such a good fit? It grossed over $821 million worldwide, making it the tenth highest-grossing film of 2017, as well as the highest-grossing film by a solo female director. Wonder Woman 1984 reportedly cost $200 million to make, and sadly, it doesnât look anywhere close to making that back or breaking even. You can help by adding a prose summary of the table(s). Like Jenkins, she suggests that while Cameron does "not understand the character", she does. [163] Ticket selling site Fandango reported that Wonder Woman rounded the final leg of its marketing campaign as the most anticipated blockbuster of summer 2017, according to a poll conducted by 10,000 voters, the biggest survey in company history. [232] On HuffPost cultural critic, G. Roger Denson, who regards the superhero genre as a source of contemporary "Mainstream Mythopoetics" ("the making of new yet vitally meaningful, if not symbolic, stories filled with imagery reflecting, yet also shaping and advancing, the political, legal, moral and social practices of today"), wrote that the "No Man's Land" scene "that people are crying over in theaters and raving about afterward happens to be among the most powerfully mythopoetic scenes ever filmed at the same time it is one of the oldest myths to have been utilized by artists and writers after it had been invented by early military strategists and leaders." Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy. On that much Wonder Woman is absolutely right." She further argued "there is no right and wrong kind of powerful woman" because "if women have to always be hard, tough and troubled to be strong, and we aren't free to be multidimensional or celebrate an icon of women everywhere because she is attractive and loving, then we haven't come very far have we. [141] The estuary at Lower Halstow in Kent is featured in the scene in which Diana arrives at a Belgian creek to make her way to the warfront. [231], Elise Jost of Moviepilot observed that "Gadot's take on Wonder Woman is one of those unique cases of an actor merging with their story, similar to Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark. [144][145] He was joined by Evan Jolly, Tom Howe,[146] Paul Mounsey,[147] and Andrew Kawczynski,[148] who provided additional music. [266][267][268] A month later, Jenkins responded to Cameron's comments once again in an interview with Variety, stating that she "was not upset at all", as "everybody is entitled to their own opinion. AdChoices In preparation for her role in "Wonder Woman 1984," actress Gal Gadot ate five meals per day of whole foods and a balance of protein, carbs, and healthy fats. [101] In addition, it follows some aspects of DC Comics' origin changes in The New 52 reboot, where Diana is the daughter of Zeus. [112] Gadot underwent a diet and training regimen, practiced different martial arts and gained 17 pounds of muscle for the role. "As was announced on Wednesday during our earnings and as this Nielsen data shows, it was a huge holiday gift to the consumer at a time when they wanted and needed it. He has stolen a notebook from the Germans' chief chemist, Dr. Isabel Maru, who is attempting to engineer a deadlier form of mustard gas under the orders of General Erich Ludendorff. "[229] Ann Hornaday of The Washington Post praised Gadot and Pine's performances as well the film's detailed plot and narrative while comparing of some slow-motion action sequences to The Matrix. The website's critical consensus reads, "Thrilling, earnest, and buoyed by Gal Gadot's charismatic performance, Wonder Woman succeeds in spectacular fashion. Wonder Woman Points a Way Forward", "The New 'Wonder Woman' Is Really A Story About Jesus", "The Wonder Woman 'No Man's Land' Scene Is Rooted in History, Myth and Art", "Wonder Woman review – glass ceiling still intact as Gal Gadot reduced to weaponised Smurfette", "How Realistic Is the WWI Warfare of 'Wonder Woman'? [137] Jenkins said she shot the movie on film instead of digital video "because there's a certain type of epic grander escapism that film gives you that you cannot – you will struggle very hard – to get that on video". [161] In May 2017, a promo for Wonder Woman was released during the season finale of Supergirl, featuring a remix of the song "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" and Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) wearing Wonder Woman's boots. [210], Wonder Woman received a largely positive response from critics, with some calling it the DC Extended Universe's best film, praising Jenkins's direction and the acting, chemistry between Gadot and Pine, musical score, and action sequences. [19] Lucy Davis' performance as Etta Candy is the first live-action cinematic portrayal of the character. "[269] Tricia Ennis was also critical of Cameron's statements, arguing that "while he may consider himself a feminist and an ally to women, [he] is not very good at it" as being an ally means using his position of privilege "without silencing the voices of those you're trying to help". [209] The biggest markets of Wonder Woman outside North America are China (US$90 million) followed by Brazil (US$34 million), UK (US$28 million), Australia ($23 million) and Mexico ($22 million). [199] In its third weekend it grossed $40.8 million, finishing second behind newcomer Cars 3 ($53.5 million). But speaking for women is exactly what Cameron is doing through his comments ... Cameron is using his position of power as a respected producer and director to silence women. Sir Patrick appears and reveals himself as Ares. [204] In its second week of release, the film brought in another $60 million, including holding the top spot on France, the UK, Australia and Brazil. In London, they deliver Maru's notebook to the Supreme War Council, where Sir Patrick Morgan is trying to negotiate an armistice with Germany. She was strong, she was troubled, she was a terrible mother, and she earned the respect of the audience through pure grit. The team reaches the front in Belgium. "Nothing good is born from lies. Her only complaint lay in the choice to eliminate the World War II setting as the Wonder Woman comic book developed in response to existing comics that were "so sadistic and racist that there was a congressional hearing on the subject". And the writers, Patty and myself all figured that the best way to show that is to show Diana as having no awareness of social roles. [242][243], Jenkins disagrees with this line of critique. When Wonder Woman 1984 was released on Christmas Day last year, we knew it was going to be a cinematic groundbreaker â it was, after all, the first major Warner Bros. release to debut both in theaters and on streaming service HBO Max simultaneously, a distribution model that will continue for WB films through 2021. Warner Bros. announced the film in 2010 and Jenkins signed on to direct in 2015. Fast forward to the 1980s as Wonder Womanâs next big screen adventure finds her facing two all-new foes: Max Lord and The Cheetah. [60][61][62][63] James Cosmo appears as Douglas Haig, Steffan Rhodri appears as Darnell, and Dutch supermodel Doutzen Kroes portrays the Amazon Venelia. 1 for the week, Pixar's Soul on Disney+ (1.67 billion minutes), and the third highest weekly total for any title since Nielsen began releasing weekly streaming numbers in August 2020. "The impact of Wonder Woman 1984 on HBO Max cannot be understated," said HBO Max executive vp and general manager Andy Forssell. In late April, filming took place at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, where a Wayne Enterprises truck was spotted alongside Gadot. It earned $24.9 million and $15.7 million in its fourth and fifth weekends, respectively, dropping just 39% and 36% despite facing rough competition from opening films Transformers: The Last Knight and Despicable Me 3. [261] Others were more critical of Cameron's critique. You have to let them speak. [8] By August 8, the film had garnered $400 million in ticket sales, becoming the second female-fueled film (after Disney's Beauty and the Beast), Warner Bros.' third-biggest movie (after Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises), holding the record of the highest-earning superhero origin film, replacing the previous record held by Spider-Man (2002). "[254] Clinton had previously praised Jenkins's film, in a public August 2017 message, stating that "it was just as inspirational as I'd suspected a movie about a strong, powerful woman in a fight to save the world from international disaster would be. 5 (nr). [62] Samantha Jo was cast as the Amazonian Euboea, and previously played the Kryptonian, Car-Vex, in Man of Steel. [138] Reshoots took place in November 2016, while Gadot was five months pregnant. In the present day, Diana sends an email to Bruce Wayne thanking him for the photographic plate of her and Steve. [179][180][181] A gay Albany Law School professor initiated a complaint with Austin's Equal Employment and Fair Housing Office claiming discrimination against male prospective customers and employees of the theater. WarnerMedia has touted the performance of Wonder Woman 1984 on HBO Max, albeit without any hard viewing numbers. Since 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Gal Gadot has been associated with the character of Wonder Woman, reprising the role for two solo films and 2017's Justice League.However, before her casting as the Amazon Princess, Gadot was ready to quit acting altogether. One of the quotes came from It was the biggest single-day gross for a woman-directed film, ahead of the $35.9 million opening Friday of Catherine Hardwicke's Twilight in 2008 and the biggest opening day for a woman-led comic book superhero film, ahead of Ghost in the Shell ($7 million). In 2015, Patty Jenkins accepted an offer to direct Wonder Woman,[95] based on a screenplay by Allan Heinberg and a story co-written by Heinberg and Zack Snyder and Jason Fuchs. Actor Gal Gadot has shared a picture of herself, taken around the time when she was contemplating quitting acting. 1 (nr). At the 2017 San Diego Comic Con, Warner Bros. officially announced a sequel would be released on December 13, 2019, and would be titled Wonder Woman 2; the date later was moved to November 1, 2019, to avoid competition with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The Midnight Sky* (Netflix), 1.11 billion The team briefly celebrates, taking a photograph in the village, where Diana and Steve fall in love. Carter also states that she has the authority to make these observations because she has "embodied this character for more than 40 years". Before dying, Zeus left the Amazons a weapon, the "god-killer", to prepare them for Ares's return. He tells Diana that although he has subtly given humans ideas and inspirations, it is ultimately their decision to resort to violence, as they are inherently corrupt. [213][220][221] Andrew Barker of Variety found the film to be more lighthearted than recent DC Comics films: Never prone to stewing in solitude, and taking more notes from Richard Donner than from Christopher Nolan, Patty Jenkins' Wonder Woman provides a welcome respite from DC's house style of grim darkness—boisterous, earnest, sometimes sloppy, yet consistently entertaining—with star Gal Gadot proving an inspired choice for this avatar of truth, justice, and the Amazonian way. Wonder Woman and The Flash in Justice League. [168], On May 31, Wonder Woman was banned in Lebanon after the Campaign to Boycott Supporters of Israel asked the Lebanese government's Ministry of Economy and Trade to block the film because its star, Gal Gadot, is a former Israel Defense Forces soldier. [7] In Wonder Woman, the Amazon princess Diana sets out to stop World War I, believing the conflict was started by the longtime enemy of the Amazons, Ares, after American pilot and spy Steve Trevor crash-lands on their island Themyscira and informs her about it.
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