‘Wonder Woman’ is blowing critics away
The first real blockbuster of the summer could be here, with ‘Wonder Woman’ storming into theaters this weekend. Check out what the critics have to say:
“Director Patty Jenkins’ film is so threaded with sincerity and goodness it’s a wonder how it got past the pugnacious minds responsible for what’s come before. “Wonder Woman” evokes not only the spirit of Richard Donner’s “Superman,” but also Joe Johnston’s “Captain America: The First Avenger,” while still being its own thing.” – Lindsey Bahr, AP
“Gal Gadot’s turn as Princess Diana of Themyscira was a refreshing standout amidst the sludge of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” and she’s as good if not better headlining her own solo adventure.” – Alonso Duralde, TheWrap
“Wonder Woman is smart, slick, and satisfying in all of the ways superhero films ought to be. How deliciously ironic that in a genre where the boys seem to have all the fun, a female hero and a female director are the ones to show the fellas how it’s done.” – Chris Nashawaty, Entertainment Weekly
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“This origin story, with its direct and relatively uncluttered trajectory, offers a welcome change of pace from a superhero realm that’s often overloaded with interconnections and cross-references.” – Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter