The long-anticipated "Wonder Woman" hits theaters this weekend, and the reviews are in. The great news: It appears to be better than "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice." Like, a lot better.
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Why movie critics are in love with 'Wonder Woman'
The early reviews of "Wonder Woman" are in, and many critics are saying it's one of the best superhero movies ever.
Gal Gadot in "Wonder Woman."
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Many critics are saying "Wonder Woman" (starring Gal Gadot and directed by Patty Jenkins) is not only one of the best superhero origin stories ever but is also one of the best superhero movies ever.
The action is amazing, Gadot is amazing, Chris Pine and his blue eyes are charming, and Jenkins has made a watchable (and rewatchable) superhero movie that gives us hope for more satisfying installments in the DC Extended Universe.
We rounded up what the critics are saying below:
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It's reminiscent of classic action movies, like "Superman" and "Indiana Jones."
"It gives us the kind of hero a lot of us fell in love with back in those 12-cent days of truth, justice, and the American way — and the kind of movie we haven't seen since Christopher Reeve first flew into our lives." —Newark Star-Ledger
"'Wonder Woman' feels like the real deal, a rollicking action adventure in the tradition of 'Indiana Jones,' with a fully functioning sense of humor and the year's most lip-smackingly evil baddie." —Time Out London
It's smart and satisfying, in a way that none of the other DCEU movies have been.
"Wonder Woman is smart, slick, and satisfying in all of the ways superhero films ought to be." —Entertainment Weekly
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The film's action is great — and the stakes are heightened in the World War I setting.
"The film's action is explosive and engaging, and a sequence where Diana ventures into no man's land in the middle of a trench battle is stunning to behold." —USA Today
"'Wonder Woman'" —ScreenRant
Director Patty Jenkins has made one of the best superhero movies ever.
"An electrifying, breathtaking cinematic achievement ... Amazing performances, pulse-pounding action, and outstanding visuals make it one of the best superhero movies of all time." —Forbes
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It manages to power through the clichés of a superhero origin story.
"'Wonder Woman'Superman: The Movie,' 'Iron Man,' 'Batman Begins,' and 'Doctor Strange
It lives up to the pressure — and even exceeds expectations.
"'Wonder Woman' is exceptionally strong. Arriving at the time it does, 'Wonder Woman' faces immense pressure both within the context of the DCEU and, to a larger extent, Hollywood as a whole — but Gadot and Jenkins rise above expectations to deliver an incredibly exciting and inspiring movie." —ScreenRant
DC has finally learned from its previous (epic) mishaps, and made a movie that is dark, fun, and watchable.
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"There's an inescapable feeling that the creative team and the studio have possibly learned from the shortcomings of movies like 'Dawn of Justice' or 'Suicide Squad.' For example, there's still plenty of color manipulation happening here, but the result is a look that's more in the sepia-and-sunshine end of the spectrum rather than the usual grays and grimness." —The Wrap
Chris Pine is charming and has great chemistry with Gal Gadot.
It's essentially a fish-out-of-water story, which is one of the elements that makes it work so well.
"Gadot brings the many sides of Diana to life beautifully, though it's perhaps her fish-out-of-water humor that stands out most." —ScreenRant
Diana Prince/Wonder Woman is a fully realized character.
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"She doesn't feel like another bewilderingly warped, barely recognizable take on an iconic character. She feels like a genuine superhero, intent on protecting those in need — you can tell, even when she's wearing glasses." —BuzzFeed
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