All Things Wonder Woman: An Open Discussion - - - - - - - - - - - - Part 21

[markjoedelonge]

I am beyond happy. Congratulations to Patty, Gal, Chris, Zack, Geoff and everyone else who worked so hard on this film. This is amazing. This makes me so much more excited for seeing the movie tonight! (As if I wasn't pumped before the reviews...)

Also, from what I'm hearing, WW proves that Patty is a director that is able to bring out the best in the cast she is given. Also, people have been giving WB so much flak for pumping out "trash" DCEU movies. I hope this shows people that WB has the ability to learn from their mistakes. AND, it also sounds like WB stepped back and let Patty make the film as she intended, with very little studio interference. I hope to see this method translate into JL and the following DCEU films.

(I guess after all the reviews and reactions from fellow Hypesters, my reaction after watching it tonight isn't gonna matter huh )

 

[Benal]

My God.. From all places, critics in ISRAEL are ripping the movie to shreds.

 

[Marvolo]

My God.. From all places, critics in ISRAEL are ripping the movie to shreds.

Why?

 

[Thome216]

I wonder if they will explain why she has a different sword between the past and present day.

 

[Gee]

I wonder if they will explain why she has a different sword between the past and present day.

You'll see why in the movie.

 

[Benal]

Why?

Weak script, apparently.

 

[StormC]

So far it seems like foreign reviews haven't been too hot. Wonder if this movie might end up with a particularly lopsided BO, given the critical acclaim it's gotten domestically.

 

[Marvolo]

Weak script, apparently.

Thats a problem with most comic book films. Shallow or weak scripts. Does Israeli critics routinely "shred" other comic book films for their weak scripts or does it seem like they just have a bone to pick with the Wonder Woman film.

 

[markjoedelonge]

I wonder if they will explain why she has a different sword between the past and present day.

Her shield looks different too, if I'm not wrong...

 

[markjoedelonge]

My God.. From all places, critics in ISRAEL are ripping the movie to shreds.

Even after they posted that "PROUD OF YOU GAL" message for her huh...

 

[Zero_Effect]

My God.. From all places, critics in ISRAEL are ripping the movie to shreds.

link?

 

[Marvolo]

So far it seems like foreign reviews haven't been too hot. Wonder if this movie might end up with a particularly lopsided BO, given the critical acclaim it's gotten domestically.

Modern AAA films tend to make more internationally than they do domestically. Regardless of critical reception. Its highly unlikely this film would do extremely well domestically while tanking internationally.

I think the worst case scenario is the box office ends up being close to a 50-50 split with the international and domestic box offices being similar.

 

[Benal]

Thats a problem with most comic book films. Shallow or weak scripts. Does Israeli critics routinely "shred" other comic book films for their weak scripts or does it seem like they just have a bone to pick with the Wonder Woman film.

They like Marvel movies

 

[DoomRulz]

My God.. From all places, critics in ISRAEL are ripping the movie to shreds.

Why is that relevant? American critics rip American movies to shreds all the time.

 

[Micromind]

They like Marvel movies

Looks like DC still has to win over quite a few people, this is the drawback of making divisive movies.

 

[Benal]

Even after they posted that "PROUD OF YOU GAL" message for her huh...

Lol, I'm talking about critics. Not the country or citizens. People in Israel hate critics, tbh. It's quite interesting way, but that's another complicated topic.

link?

Here's one.

http://e.walla.co.il/item/3068915

Why is that relevant? American critics rip American movies to shreds all the time.

True, true.

 

[jemoen]

More reactions from today screening. Enjoy

Devan Coggan, EW - "#WonderWoman warmed my cynical, misanthropic heart. Gal Gadot is pure and kind and a total badass. Can't wait to see it like 17 more times."
https://twitter.com/devancoggan/status/869732376120881153

Charles Evans‏, FanSided - "Wonder Woman is the best DC movie I've ever seen. Yes I'm counting Nolan's Batman trilogy and all the bad Batman movies too." https://twitter.com/emilyyoshida/status/869735600131276801

Billy Corben, director - "Saying #WonderWoman "is the best DCEU movie" is to damn it with faint praise. It is, in fact, better than most Marvel movies. Finally!" https://twitter.com/BillyCorben/status/869746049212174338

David Betancourt‏, Washington Post - "Wonder Woman is the first DC movie in the Justice League era to give you the Reeve/Superman, Batman 89 feel, pulling on your emotions." https://twitter.com/adcfanboy/status/869734574087122945

Jessica Derschowitz, EW - "Guys, the hype is real - #WonderWoman is thrilling and Gal Gadot is a BOSS. "
https://twitter.com/jessicasara/status/869727483138068481

Soraya N. McDonald, writer - "Scrawled in my notes from tonight's #WonderWoman screening: I want to send Patty Jenkins a thank you note in every language Diana speaks. https://twitter.com/SorayaMcDonald/status/869731383928905730

Meredith Goldstein‏, Boston Globe - "Wonder Woman ����"
like I would see that 20 more times instead of batman vs superman. I smiled most of the movie and I didn't even have snacks
https://twitter.com/MeredithGoldste/status/869730581881524224

Emily Yoshida, Vulture - "WONDER WOMAN is utterly delightful, making my personal DC track record a perfect 1/1"
https://twitter.com/emilyyoshida/status/869735600131276801

Crystal Bell, MTV - "I made it through #WonderWoman without tears until the end credits; when a little girl jumped up, fist in air, and screamed "Woo-hoo!" �� Honestly can't think of a better way to follow Wonder Woman than with the D&D episode of iZombie. Thank you, Hera!!!" https://twitter.com/crystalbell/with_replies

Eric Walkuski‏, JoBlo - "#WonderWoman delivers the goods on all levels. Adventurous, funny, poignant, well-directed, ideally cast. Not just the same old origin story"
https://twitter.com/ericwalkuski/status/869734342104416256

Kelsea Stahler‏, Bustle - "Just got out of a Wonder Woman screening & I've already heard a dude mansplaining comics & a guy who thinks Gal is great in it bc she's hot. I'm just a woman standing in front of Twitter, asking it to understand how much I love @PattyJenks right now. @GalGadot too #WonderWoman
https://twitter.com/KelseaStahler/status/869728404911910912

Jaclyn Friedman, writer - "OH MY GOD YOU GUYZ IT IS SO ****ING GOOD. I have every feeling. #wonderwoman "
https://twitter.com/jaclynf/status/869726023876784128

J.K. Porterfield, Red Millennial - "Wonder Woman is amazing." https://twitter.com/JK_Porterfield/status/869725888367210500

Francesca Amiker, CNN - "Just finished screening the premiere of the movie @WonderWoman ! Thoroughly enjoyed myself. Great acting. Great cinematography. " https://twitter.com/WJXTFrancesca/status/869735292353351681

Ericka Goodman‏, ESPNW - "The verdict is in ... I loved @WonderWomanFilm and I'm moving to Themyscira to begin my training. #WonderWoman" https://twitter.com/Ericka_Editor/status/869737332223639556

Max Weiss‏, Baltimore Mag - "Hey! WONDER WOMAN is a real movie! It doesn't feel like it was created by a focus group!"
https://twitter.com/maxthegirl/status/869738889107447809

Nadia Neophytou, writer‏ - "Flippin' loved #WonderWoman. To see women in epic battle up on the big & to experience love through Diana's eyes - I'm here for all of it!" https://twitter.com/NadiaNeophytou/status/869739408781660160

Jason Fraley‏, WTOP - "Really enjoyed #WonderWoman. One of my favorite superhero flicks in years. Welcome to the party, #DCComics! Full review to come on Friday." https://twitter.com/JFrayWTOP/status/869740931821514752

Peter S. Hall, Movies.com - "WONDER WOMAN is utterly spectacular. A deeply human superhero movie. My favorite since CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER." https://twitter.com/PeterSHall/status/869740947252183040

Will Goss, writer - "Wonder Woman, or Amazon Prime: it's pretty good! Stand down, idiot manchildren. I repeat, stand down."
https://twitter.com/williambgoss/status/869741718211403776

Aaron Morgan, writer - "I've seen the movie, and now I am pissed about the @drafthouse women-only Wonder Woman screenings. I'm jealous of all the cheers I'll miss." https://twitter.com/Aaron_Morgan/status/869741746799878146

Carrington Harrison, radio host - "Wonder Woman. 8/10. Thought the movie was really dope... until the end. It was fun though."
https://twitter.com/cdotharrison/status/869740270958530560

Ty Burr‏, Boston Globe - "Gal Gadot: Good actress? Jury's still out. Great screen presence? Absolutely. Her Wonder Woman is like meeting Chris Reeve's Superman again." https://twitter.com/tyburr/status/869744357531930624

René A. Guzman‏, San Antonio Express - "Remember how much you loved #wonderwoman in BVS? Get ready to love her even more because Hera be praised, Wonder Woman is one good movie. " https://twitter.com/reneguz/status/869745587758878724

Harry Knowles‏, writer - "#WonderWoman was absolutely wonderful! Love it from start to finish! Mom would've so loved it! So will yours! "
https://twitter.com/headgeek666/status/869745799197974528

Kristopher Martel‏, reporter - "Oh my word, #WonderWoman. Did DC finally knock one put of the damn park!!!! Holy bad place."
https://twitter.com/kmartel_sports/status/869746596623331328

Brandon Davis‏, ComicBookNow - "Wonder Woman: 9.2/10 Chris Pine is surprisingly valuable, supporting & story are wonderful, but it's all about Gal Gadot and Patty Jenkins." https://twitter.com/BrandonDavisBD/status/869746874642726912

David Onda, XFINITY - "Everything they're saying about #WonderWoman is true. I didn't love the big bad, but this film succeeded everywhere past DC films failed." https://twitter.com/David_Onda/status/869747813302906880

Kristen Page-Kirby‏, WaPo Express - "I only cried three times during #wonderwoman so basically I'm saying I'm an emotional badass."
https://twitter.com/kpagekirby/status/869749292277346304

Jason Martin, host - "Yep, #WonderWoman was fantastic. DC has its new megastar, and Nolan finally has a worthy, close successor to The Dark Knight in quality." https://twitter.com/JMartOutkick/status/869749692833386496

Allison Keene‏, Collider - "#WonderWoman is better than you even imagine - it's sharp, funny, HEROIC, and genuinely emotional (and even a little scary!)" https://twitter.com/keeneTV/status/869750201094897664

Dave Itzkoff, New York Times - "some personal news...Wonder Woman was good" https://twitter.com/ditzkoff/status/869750393261129734

Thanks @Achro on reddit.

 

[markjoedelonge]

More screening reactions from today. Enjoy

Thanks for posting man!

 

[Zero_Effect]

Here's one.

http://e.walla.co.il/item/3068915/QUOTE]

That is a 3 star review. Its not "ripping the movie to shreds"

 

[StormC]

Are those guys gonna be the next wave of RT critics? It hasn't had new reviews added for several hours yet. I hope we get Certified before the night is over on the west coast.

 

[Benal]

Here's one.

http://e.walla.co.il/item/3068915/QUOTE]

That is a 3 star review. Its not "ripping the movie to shreds"

Read the review. It's like the Devin Faraci Suicide Squad review. "They're trying hard so will give them points for effort". He's ****ting on DC and Snyder in every paragraph, and highlighting how Wonder Woman is trying to do something else but not succeeding

 

[Snakewise]

From what I understand, WW was the first movie of the DCEU Geoff Johns was able to oversee from the beginning? Because a lot of the reviews are loving the movie for the things Johns wanted to see embraced by the DCEU, "heart, humor and heroics." Gives me a bit of hope for the upcoming films.

 

[terry78]

It probably was. The episodes of Flash and Arrow that he's written are obviously the better ones. He knows the lore regardless of your opinion of him as a DC head.

 

[Chip Chipperson]

Yeoff Yohns

Savior of the Multiverse

 

[Benal]

Yup, I rememebr a journalist saying, after Johns and Berg were announced as DC co-heads, "It all started with Wonder Woman when they were shooting in London". I guess Johns impressed WB back then when they were reviewing dailies