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[GringoSuave89]

I wonder how much of Justice League's polishes & rewrites were a quick attempt to recenter the film less on Bruce's bullshit and more on Diana.

Because it really, really seems like if the DCEU is going to have a beating heart, it's not going to belong to Bruce or Clark.

Meeeeh, it depends on how they treat Bruce now that he's over his malaise. But yes, they'd better give Diana the biggest fucking role possible.

 

[LotusHD]

Remember that thread about WW being a mess? so how many people believed that BS rumor..

I did, glad to be wrong lmao

 

[Smokey_Run]

Didn't patty Jenkins do an episode of breakimg bad?

You're thinking of the previous director who left the project over creative differences, Michelle MacLaren.

 

[broncobuster]

I wonder how much of Justice League's polishes & rewrites were a quick attempt to recenter the film less on Bruce's bullshit and more on Diana.

Because it really, really seems like if the DCEU is going to have a beating heart, it's not going to belong to Bruce or Clark.

It felt like Zack Snyder and co. have been centering her on the DCEU. Like, literally centering her. For as little as she is in BvS, many of the posters and ads place her in front and in between Batman and Superman. For Justice League, she's often shown in the front and center of the others.

Not calling for crow. Just pointing out that people like to give off hot takes when actors are announced for roles, not fully understanding why someone was cast.

We just recently had that shit with the Han Solo set photos thread.

Agreed.

 

[Beefy]

Den of Geek
4/5

But say the 3rd act lets it down badly.
http://www.denofgeek.com/uk

 

[Nickle]

I haven't been this emotional over positive reviews since Ant-Man.

 

[Bronx-Man]

Just imagine what happens when a MCU film fails to get certified fresh...

GAF servers might legit crash, no hyperbole.

Thank god we won't ever have to worry about that.

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

Man, I really like Batman's Rebirth suit. Classic look with subtle changes (that bat emblem).

 

[Bobby Roberts]

The rewrites were focusing more on Bruce and his arc.

Really? Link me - I thought we only just recently discovered the rewrites Whedon was hired to do even existed. I missed where someone reported on what the focus of those rewrites were.

Thanks!

 

[MadLaughter]

the age of chris evans laughing memes is over...sad day

someone photoshop Gal into all of those gifs:

 

[ZeoVGM]

Maybe. It would be nice to see the DCEU recover.

Unless they are heavily invested in Marvel vs DC fanboy wars, I don't think anyone really wants a decade of shitty DC movies. Between this, Wan's Aquaman, Batgirl, and others, at least there's some optimism now.

It's going to be massively depressing to see all the good will that Patty Jenkins creates with this movie come crashing down when Justice League releases.

But I have faith in Wan and Whedon on Aquaman and Batgirl.

 

[Timu]

They did it...I made a video believing they would make a good movie and they actually did it!!!

 

[ryutaro's mama]

All my years of Wonder Woman stanning have paid off.

Is the blonde guy Zack Snyder? :O

 

[ZeroX03]

Put up links to MC and RT.

 

[Escape Goat]

So Wonder Woman is the catharsis we've all needed since last November.

I sense a great release coming.

 

[Dash_Riprock]

GAF servers might legit crash, no hyperbole.

Thank god we won't ever have to worry about that.

You just had to Jinx it, didn't you?

 

[MMarston]

someone photoshop Gal into all of those gifs:

Maybe someone should have both Evans and Gadot laughing beside sad Affleck.

 

[The Kree]

Ok so guys, now that it's a proven great movie...

When is it OK to become furious Wonder Woman is basically a better Superman than Superman ?

Fuck sake man. =(

Patty please save Man of Steel 2.

People, including myself, have been saying Captain America is a better Superman than Superman. It's not a stretch that Wonder Woman would be too.

 

[eizarus]

So what happens to the "Marvel paid the critics" crew? My bet is that they'll say Marvel either ran out of bribe money, or that journalists gained integrity.

 

[plainr_]

Oh yes. Bring in all the good reviews.

 

[ZeoVGM]

Den of Geek
4/5

But say the 3rd act lets it down badly.
http://www.denofgeek.com/uk

That was the biggest complaint about Captain America: The First Avenger as well. And that was still great. So I'm not worried.

 

[Future Foundation]

The Associated Press - via the StarTribune (Bobby look)!

Yet, like the heroine at its center, "Wonder Woman" the movie rises with powerful grace above the noise. It's not perfect, but it's often good, sometimes great and exceptionally re-watchable.

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. Just look to the image of Gal Gadot confidently striding out alone onto an unwinnable battlefield with only a shield, a sword and a mission — and prevailing. It's enough to give you goosebumps.

 

[Bronx-Man]

You just had to Jinx it, didn't you?

 

[ezekial45]

Wow, WB must be celebrating right now. Glad this movie is came out well.

 

[Sibersk Esto]

A bit of a shame to see how common "the third act stumbles" is among the reviews.

 

[Anth0ny]

Sounds like this movie is more Donner than Snyder. And it's getting overwhelming praise.


Does that mean I can ask for a Superman that is more Donner than Snyder without getting shit for being stuck in the past? Or crying "not muh superman" for not enjoying the "masterpiece" that is Man of Steel?


I hope they learn the right lessons from this film and it performs well at the box office.

 

[Ahasverus]

You're thinking of the previous director who left the project over creative differences, Michelle MacLaren.

She wanted a talking tiger. Hope she's embarrassed now.

 

[MadLaughter]

So what happens to the "Marvel paid the critics" crew? My bet is that they'll say Marvel either ran out of bribe money, or that journalists gained integrity.

They'll move onto all critics being SJWs, if they haven't already.

 

[FTF]

Next stop, $100m ow and $300m domestic.

 

[Ross61]

Really? Link me - I thought we only just recently discovered the rewrites Whedon was hired to do even existed. I missed where someone reported on what the focus of those rewrites were.

Thanks!

I think this is it.

 

[The Kree]

the age of chris evans laughing memes is over...sad day

Justice League is out in a few months. They ain't going anywhere.

 

[serenewarfare]

A bit of a shame to see how common "the third act stumbles" is among the reviews.

Isn't that the case with basically every superhero film?

 

[Kayant]

Good to see a good live action after 2009 animated one.

 

[Dalek]

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[ReiGun]

Time for DC to only make female focused superhero movies. They've found their niche.

Gimme a Vixen movie.

Let me eat.

 

[Dash_Riprock]

She wanted a talking tiger. Hope she's embarrassed now.

Hey, *I* want a talking tiger!

 

[Anung]

This makes the way they handled Superman even more embarrassing.

Can we get a Superman who's actually Superman now?

 

[Toxi]

A bit of a shame to see how common "the third act stumbles" is among the reviews.

To be fair, plenty of Superhero movies have that problem. Batman Begins and Iron Man have infamously bad third acts.

 

[LotusHD]

Time for DC to only make female focused superhero movies. They've found their niche.

You joke, but that'd be dope if they did that for awhile lol

 

[Future Foundation]

So what happens to the "Marvel paid the critics" crew? My bet is that they'll say Marvel either ran out of bribe money, or that journalists gained integrity.

They turned into SJWs. Wondy is only good because it's a female hero w/ a female director, blah blah blah

 

[whyamihere]

These reviews!

Anime's real, y'all!

 

[ZeoVGM]

Isn't that the case with basically every superhero film?

Not recently.

 

[b&jy77VjiKn$#F]

Patty did it!

 

[kswiston]

So it turns out Gal Godot was the perfect choice for Wonder Woman. I hope everyone who called her "too skinny" to play WW will shut the fuck up now, but I doubt it.

Fan casting and pre-release casting criticism for these sorts of films is always pretty terrible.

 

[Fancyarcher]

I'm sure Gal will end up with the second most screentime, with Mamoa right behind her, but there's no way Bruce isn't the main character

They paid a lot of money for Affleck, didn't they?

Also he's frigging Batman. No way is he not going to be the main character at this point.

 

[shira]

Gal Gadot reduced to weaponised Smurfette

 

[Finaika]

Is the blonde guy Zack Snyder? :O

Zack Snyder is not blonde.

 

[Ahasverus]

Patty did it!

Mother Patty intercedes for our sins.

 

[ZeoVGM]

They turned into SJWs. Wondy is only good because it's a female hero w/ a female director, blah blah blah

I don't think "SJW" was the term you were looking for there.

 

[Dash_Riprock]

To be fair, plenty of Superhero movies have that problem. Batman Begins and Iron Man have infamously bad third acts.

Begins' third act would have been awesome if Nolan could actually direct an action scene to save his life.