As of last night the social media embargo on WONDER WOMAN was lifted, and critics and journalists who got to see the film early have been letting their reactions fly. Anyone nervous about if the DCEU would deliver another murky blockbuster doomed for a critical lashing can rejoice in the fact that the response is unanimous: Wonder Woman has gotten the movie she deserved. The reactions as overwhelmingly positive, with a ton of praise going to Gal Gadot, her relationship with Chris Pine, and director Patty Jenkins’ clear vision. Take a look at some select reactions below! Let DC have their moment, Marvel.
Our own @JimmytotheO has seen #WonderWoman! He calls it "Fantastic! As touching as it is thrilling!" Full review soon! pic.twitter.com/9ZfpiQdV6L
sponsored content— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) May 19, 2017
It's true! #WonderWoman is fantastic! Full reviews are still embargoed but you'll be hearing great things soon! @joblocom pic.twitter.com/PwuhdZxYUW
— JimmytotheO (@JimmytotheO) 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
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
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
— ErikDavis (@ErikDavis) May 19, 2017
My reaction to @WonderWomanFilm : exciting, powerful, bold, epic, simply wonderful and – best of all – absolutely empowering.
— Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) May 19, 2017
Cried a few times – specifically when a young girl in my screening emphatically declared YES seeing Diana represent fortitude. #WonderWoman
— Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) May 19, 2017
Also @GalGadot is PERFECT as #WonderWoman! I can't wait for you guys to see this film! #SheIsWonderWoman
— JennaBusch (@JennaBusch) 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
2. Gal Godot is absolutely phenomenal as #WonderWoman. She KILLS it, just surprisingly good. A truly heroic light DCEU desperately needs.
— Alisha Grauso (@AlishaGrauso) May 19, 2017
What we can take from the reactions is that we can expect a fun, emotional, empowering blockbuster with a style reminiscent of CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER, but with a badass woman throwing around a shield. The last two installments in the DCEU, BATMAN V. SUPERMAN and SUICIDE SQUAD were met with unfavorable reactions from critics and a large chunk of audiences, but WOMAN appears to have restored much of that faith in the slate of films with an appropriately wondrous origin story. I think it's with these movies where the DCEU can find success, just as Marvel has, as opposed to giant team-up movies. Fans who now can't wait any longer for June 2 need not fret for the movie is having fan screenings across the conutry on Wednesday, and you can see if your city is hosting such an awesome event here!
For all you other unlucky folk, prepare to experience the wonderful WONDER WOMAN on June 2.
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