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Sat Jun 3, 2017, 08:51 AM

MarianJack (10,237 posts)

My wife and I saw Wonder Woman last night, and...

...IMHO, BEST SUPER HERO MOVIE EVER!!!

In the interest of full disclosure, along with Captain America, Wonder Woman has been my favorite comic book hero(ine) since 1963. I am a life long super hero nerd and have been since before nerds were called nerds...yikes!

I've been looking forward to this movie ever since it was first announced and it freaking EXCEEDED my expectations.

My view of the DC universe has always been that Superman fights evil due to his virtue, Batman due to a lifelong seeking of vengeance for the murders of his parents, and Wonder Woman due to the fact that evil just simply but severely pisses her off. The movie captured that perfectly in my view. the extra few bucks for the 3D tickets was completely worth it. I get the geezer discount anyway!

Even my wife, who isn't a big super hero fan, loved the movie.

Do yourself a favor, go see Wonder Woman and enjoy yourself.

PEACE!

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Reply My wife and I saw Wonder Woman last night, and... (Original post)
 MarianJack Jun 2017 OP
LineReply Thanks for the review!
 avebury Jun 2017 #1
LineLineReply Enjoy!
 MarianJack Jun 2017 #2
LineReply Thanks, not the first time I've heard it's the best.
 N_E_1 for Tennis Jun 2017 #3
LineLineReply I remember when you could go to the movies for less than a buck,...
 MarianJack Jun 2017 #6
LineReply You saw it in 3D?
 Croney Jun 2017 #4
LineLineReply Fortunately,...
 MarianJack Jun 2017 #5
LineReply Best superhero movie
 Ron Obvious Jun 2017 #7
LineLineReply If you like super hero movies. than yes it in the best.
 MarianJack Jun 2017 #10
LineLineLineNew Reply sorry- Deadpool best superhero movie EVER!
 snooper2 Jun 2017 #31
LineLineLineLineNew Reply I didn't see it, but...
 MarianJack Jun 2017 #33
LineLineReply I'll bet you're a lot of fun at parties
 Orrex Jun 2017 #18
LineLineLineReply That's uncanny
 Ron Obvious Jun 2017 #19
LineLineLineLineReply Well, I was across the room so I couldn't hear clearly
 Orrex Jun 2017 #20
LineLineReply Dunno... please explain for the regular people.
 LanternWaste Jun 2017 #23
LineReply Would it be suitable in your judgment for a child aged 7-10 with a grasp on reality?
 NightWatcher Jun 2017 #8
LineLineReply There were some young children at the screening that I attended.
 avebury Jun 2017 #9
LineLineLineReply "The camera loves Gal Gadot." Good GAWD, that's the understatement of the day!!
 Iggo Jun 2017 #15
LineLineLineLineReply yes
 NewJeffCT Jun 2017 #16
LineLineLineLineReply And Etta Candy had a great response...
 Behind the Aegis Jun 2017 #24
LineLineLineLineLineNew Reply I'm fairly certain I heard an audible collective gasp in the theater at that moment.
 Iggo Jun 2017 #28
LineLineReply What the previous response said!
 MarianJack Jun 2017 #11
LineLineReply You're good!
 Iplayoneontv Jun 2017 #13
LineLineReply For a superhero movie
 Not Ruth Jun 2017 #26
LineReply Thank you!
 Iplayoneontv Jun 2017 #12
LineLineReply Even at 12+ bucks a pop...
 MarianJack Jun 2017 #14
LineLineLineReply To see it in IMAX where I am
 NewJeffCT Jun 2017 #17
LineLineLineLineReply Wouldn't IMAX and 3D be SO cool?
 MarianJack Jun 2017 #21
LineReply Better than Superman, 1978? n/t
 miyazaki Jun 2017 #22
LineLineReply I grew up reading comic books
 NewJeffCT Jun 2017 #25
LineLineNew Reply As much as I liked Superman 1978,...
 MarianJack Jun 2017 #29
LineNew Reply My husband and I saw it opening night in our town.
 Behind the Aegis Jun 2017 #27
LineLineNew Reply My theater's 3D was pretty full,...
 MarianJack Jun 2017 #30
LineNew Reply We saw it and enjoyed. My lady-friend has introduced me to Super Hero movies. What I like about
 Hoyt Jun 2017 #32
LineLineNew Reply Glad you liked it, Hoyt.
 MarianJack Jun 2017 #34
LineNew Reply Just got back from seeing it. I loved it.
 Coventina Jun 2017 #35
LineLineNew Reply I completely concur, Coventina!
 MarianJack Jun 2017 #36

Response to MarianJack (Original post)

Sat Jun 3, 2017, 08:57 AM

Star Member avebury (10,817 posts)

1. Thanks for the review!

I am going to see it this morning. I have been looking forward to seeing it for months.

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Sat Jun 3, 2017, 08:58 AM

MarianJack (10,237 posts)

2. Enjoy!

PEACE!

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Sat Jun 3, 2017, 09:01 AM

Star Member N_E_1 for Tennis (7,647 posts)

3. Thanks, not the first time I've heard it's the best.

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Sat Jun 3, 2017, 09:26 AM

MarianJack (10,237 posts)

6. I remember when you could go to the movies for less than a buck,...

...but the 3D was totally worth the $12+ per ticket.

I may well go see it again, and I'm CERTAINLY going to get the blue ray when it comes out!

PEACE!

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Sat Jun 3, 2017, 09:02 AM

Star Member Croney (4,054 posts)

4. You saw it in 3D?

That must have been awesome. We saw it last night too, and loved it. However, the behavior of some very inconsiderate people in the theater prompted me to post this on my Facebook page later:

People cackling and whooping over the quiet dialogue at a movie, do not sit next to me or I WILL CUT YOU. With my most withering side-eye.

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Sat Jun 3, 2017, 09:21 AM

MarianJack (10,237 posts)

5. Fortunately,...

...it wasn't a problem for us last night. It HAS been so at other movies. I'm not nice to those people!

PEACE!

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Sat Jun 3, 2017, 01:24 PM

Ron Obvious (6,261 posts)

7. Best superhero movie

 

Is that like being the tallest pygmy?

Harumph

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Sat Jun 3, 2017, 05:22 PM

MarianJack (10,237 posts)

10. If you like super hero movies. than yes it in the best.

If you don't, than fine, don't go see it.

If you're just trying to rain on my parade with snark, than go piss off!

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Mon Jun 5, 2017, 02:41 PM

snooper2 (30,151 posts)

31. sorry- Deadpool best superhero movie EVER!

 

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Tue Jun 6, 2017, 06:52 AM

MarianJack (10,237 posts)

33. I didn't see it, but...

...I guess that's why there's more than one flavor of ice cream.

PEACE!

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Sun Jun 4, 2017, 01:30 PM

Orrex (62,175 posts)

18. I'll bet you're a lot of fun at parties

"This beer isn't brewed by a hipster in his repurposed basement using only organic gluten-free hops, therefore it's swill. Harumph!"

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Sun Jun 4, 2017, 01:38 PM

Ron Obvious (6,261 posts)

19. That's uncanny

 

We must have attended the same party at some point. Except I usually say "exceptionally vile swill" and also criticize the host's clothing sense.

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Sun Jun 4, 2017, 01:39 PM

Orrex (62,175 posts)

20. Well, I was across the room so I couldn't hear clearly

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Mon Jun 5, 2017, 01:41 PM

LanternWaste (37,748 posts)

23. Dunno... please explain for the regular people.

 

Dunno... please explain for the regular people.

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Sat Jun 3, 2017, 02:37 PM

NightWatcher (39,343 posts)

8. Would it be suitable in your judgment for a child aged 7-10 with a grasp on reality?

My daughter wants to see the powerful woman kick ass and I'd like to take her.

Is it any more graphic or inappropriate than say any of the original Star Wars movies or the Force Awakens? She was able to watch those and realize that they are just movies.

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Sat Jun 3, 2017, 02:51 PM

Star Member avebury (10,817 posts)

9. There were some young children at the screening that I attended.

It has the violence that goes along with a movie set in an era of war but setting that aside there wasn't anything that was inappropriate. Gal Gadot is fabulous and I loved the way the film dealt with her reaction to entering the real world that is so different then the world she was raised in. It is definitely a movie that should inspire young girls.

The camera loves Gal Gadot. She reminds me of an actress that you might have seen from an older era, she has that spark.

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Sun Jun 4, 2017, 11:51 AM

Iggo (46,454 posts)

15. "The camera loves Gal Gadot." Good GAWD, that's the understatement of the day!!

She put ON a pair of glasses, and now I want to buy her stuff.

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Sun Jun 4, 2017, 11:58 AM

NewJeffCT (56,793 posts)

16. yes

especially for a guy like me that has had a lifelong "thing" for the "girl in glasses" look. She definitely has the requisite screen presence and charisma needed for the role.

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Mon Jun 5, 2017, 01:48 PM

Star Member Behind the Aegis (51,803 posts)

24. And Etta Candy had a great response...

(Steve gives Diana glasses to wear)

Etta Candy: A pair of glasses, and suddenly she's not the most beautiful woman you've ever seen?






YUP!

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Mon Jun 5, 2017, 02:06 PM

Iggo (46,454 posts)

28. I'm fairly certain I heard an audible collective gasp in the theater at that moment.

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Sat Jun 3, 2017, 05:24 PM

MarianJack (10,237 posts)

11. What the previous response said!

I completely agree.

PEACE!

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Sat Jun 3, 2017, 07:41 PM

Iplayoneontv (77 posts)

13. You're good!

They were very careful to make it okay for kids. There is violence but it's not glorified at all. I think Jenkins must have shoved Snyder into a closet. You can tell he meddled with Heinberg's script but not enough to be scary.

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Mon Jun 5, 2017, 01:57 PM

Not Ruth (3,613 posts)

26. For a superhero movie

 

It is not that violent, but there are a lot of sexual references that a 7 year old might not get, but a 10 year old might.

Chris Pine's above average penis for instance.

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Sat Jun 3, 2017, 07:38 PM

Iplayoneontv (77 posts)

12. Thank you!

I cried when I watched it! It was just such a great representation of the character's spirit and will.

It's definitely my favorite or very near my favorite superhero movie now.

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Sun Jun 4, 2017, 10:54 AM

MarianJack (10,237 posts)

14. Even at 12+ bucks a pop...

...that is, with my geezer discount, we may just go see it again. I haven't seen a movie twice in the heaters in a LONG time!

PEACE!

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Sun Jun 4, 2017, 11:59 AM

NewJeffCT (56,793 posts)

17. To see it in IMAX where I am

it was $17.50 each. But, you got a cool Wonder Woman pin to go with it.

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Mon Jun 5, 2017, 08:06 AM

MarianJack (10,237 posts)

21. Wouldn't IMAX and 3D be SO cool?

PEACE!

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Mon Jun 5, 2017, 01:14 PM

miyazaki (2,042 posts)

22. Better than Superman, 1978? n/t

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Mon Jun 5, 2017, 01:54 PM

NewJeffCT (56,793 posts)

25. I grew up reading comic books

and I turned 12 years old in 1978. I should have been right in Warner Brothers' target demographic for the movie. However, I hated that movie. I much preferred Superman 2, and 11 years later, the first Michael Keaton Batman movie.

That said, I do think WW is the best DC movie since Dark Knight with Heath Ledger.

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Mon Jun 5, 2017, 02:23 PM

MarianJack (10,237 posts)

29. As much as I liked Superman 1978,...

..I say yes!

PEACE!

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Mon Jun 5, 2017, 01:58 PM

Star Member Behind the Aegis (51,803 posts)

27. My husband and I saw it opening night in our town.

There were 25 people in the first showing, and SIX in the 3D showing! Which, frankly, was fine by me. I wore my special Wonder Woman 3D glasses and LOVED IT! My husband was giggling at me because I kept "ducking" arrows and bullets!

Gal Gadot was SPECTACULAR! But, I also loved the other actors, and that little Diana, she was a HOOT! That actress could deliver her lines with precision.

Wonder Woman started my love affair with Greek Mythology ( I have statues of all the 12 Olympians throughout my home...oh, and check out my username!).

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Mon Jun 5, 2017, 02:26 PM

MarianJack (10,237 posts)

30. My theater's 3D was pretty full,...

...I don't know about the 2D.

Up here in Central Maine that' quite a few people.

PEACE!

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Mon Jun 5, 2017, 03:14 PM

Hoyt (54,770 posts)

32. We saw it and enjoyed. My lady-friend has introduced me to Super Hero movies. What I like about

 

Super Woman is that the action is not so fast and jerky like Transformers, Captain America, etc. It was almost believable, and the fighting WWI Germans was a great choice.

The 3-D was great in Super Woman. I think the glasses were new technology and the video was super sharp and clear, unlike other 3-D movies I've seen. I am a big 3-D fan since the original Creature from the Black Lagoon.

It was a great experience.

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Tue Jun 6, 2017, 06:54 AM

MarianJack (10,237 posts)

34. Glad you liked it, Hoyt.

Not to be nit picky, but it's WONDER Woman.

PEACE!

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Thu Jun 8, 2017, 01:44 AM

Star Member Coventina (25,311 posts)

35. Just got back from seeing it. I loved it.

Almost made me cry in a few spots.

Loved the "final showdown."

As compared to the final fight in Batman v. Superman, this one was much more emotional, and was a battle not just on the physical level, but on the emotional and spiritual level as well.

Beautifully done, start to finish.

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Fri Jun 9, 2017, 07:55 PM

MarianJack (10,237 posts)

36. I completely concur, Coventina!

PEACE!

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