Following the middling “Man Of Steel,” dreadful “Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice,” and the truly atrocious “Suicide Squad,” Warner Bros. and DC Films had a very low bar to clear for “Wonder Woman” to be considered a success. Well, it looks like they cleared that bar by some measure, if the first reactions are anything to go by.
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As always, the usual caveats are in place — people are always excited to see things early, tastes don’t always align, and particularly for this movie, your feelings on the previous DCEU efforts may affect your mileage here. However, the most telling comparison being made is that the film has the spirit of the first “Superman” movie starring Christopher Reeve, which certainly indicates a slight tonal shift away from Zack Snyder‘s gloomy efforts.
“Wonder Woman” opens on June 2nd.
#WonderWoman is the easily the best DCEU movie so far. It's got heart and a love of heroes. Pine and Gadot are charming beyond measure.
— Haleigh Foutch (@HaleighFoutch) May 19, 2017
It def has some problems and withers a bit in the 3rd act, but there's no doubt I'll be seeing it again.
— Haleigh Foutch (@HaleighFoutch) May 19, 2017
#WonderWoman is exactly the hero we need to see right now and Pine reminds why he's the best Chris.
— Haleigh Foutch (@HaleighFoutch) May 19, 2017
One last thing. For the record, I like MoS but you can't fuck with how inspiring and exuberant Jenkins allows WW to be.
— Haleigh Foutch (@HaleighFoutch) May 19, 2017
Happy to report 'Wonder Woman' is a blast and @GalGadot is fantastic. Her chemistry with Chris Pine is magnetic. Absolutely recommended. pic.twitter.com/VPW4QW3IhM
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) May 19, 2017
Best part of ‘Wonder Woman’ is the film has really funny parts and an optimistic and heroic protagonist. Great step forward for DC Films. pic.twitter.com/pAwm8j6y34
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) May 19, 2017
Huge props to WB/DC for making the first big budget superhero movie with a female lead. Taken far too long but the drought is over. pic.twitter.com/PVMV8c7wQV
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) May 19, 2017
https://twitter.com/katerbland/status/865386535084011522
Loved WONDER WOMAN. She reminds me of Christopher Reeve's Superman: true north superhero w/ no angst or cynicism, which is needed right now.
— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) May 19, 2017
Easily the best of the DCEU. And I liked MAN OF STEEL. It's part CAPTAIN AMERICA: FIRST AVENGER and part "fish out of water" THOR 1.
— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) May 19, 2017
Gadot and Pine have great, funny banter together. The backdrop of WWI is bleak, but the characters never are. I rooted for them.
— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) May 19, 2017
Wonder Woman is the DC movie I've been waiting for. It's exciting, inspiring, funny, and has some truly awe-inspiring action scenes.
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) May 19, 2017
There are certainly some issues, like a mismatched 3rd act, but I'll discuss that in a longer review. Overall though, Wonder Woman rules.
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) May 19, 2017
https://twitter.com/dave_schilling/status/865387008826327040
#WonderWoman is the best DCEU film so far. The heart of Gal Gadot's Diana powers it, and the shift from mythic into WWI story really works.
— Evil Eric Eisenberg (@eeisenberg) May 19, 2017
https://twitter.com/silaslesnick/status/865386542411374593
WONDER WOMAN is great. My favorite of the recent DC movies. It's fierce, funny, well-written and badass. @GalGadot owns it. Her lasso FTW pic.twitter.com/rQ0ufZxWXP
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) May 19, 2017
#WonderWoman is hands down the best DCEU Film to date! Film is SO GOOD. I absolutely loved it! Bravo @PattyJenks @GalGadot @GeoffJohns 👏🏽⚔️
— Umberto Gonzalez (@elmayimbe) May 19, 2017
https://twitter.com/JLDlite/status/865386514829553665
I'm finally allowed to say it: I loved #WonderWoman! I teared up watching her fight. The Amazons kick ass! #SheIsWonderWoman @PattyJenks <3
— Jenna Boooooooooosch-Henderson👻 (@JennaBusch) May 19, 2017
#WonderWoman is a flawless superhero movie. Loved every second of it. Amazing work, @PattyJenks! pic.twitter.com/UJMDI7Kb2k
— Jason Guerrasio (@JasonGuerrasio) May 19, 2017
Our own @JimmytotheO has seen #WonderWoman! He calls it "Fantastic! As touching as it is thrilling!" Full review soon! pic.twitter.com/9ZfpiQdV6L
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) May 19, 2017
