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[Bobby Roberts]

I think this is it.

That's from September of 2016 - not the rewrites I was talking about.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

It's time for RLM to eat some fucking crow. Some nice big fat juicy crow. The juiciest of juicy crow. EAT IT.

 

[Media]

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.

I'm sure there will be some 'feminist conspiracy' mixed in there too, knowing the internet

 

[Biggest-Geek-Ever]

Of the ones I've read, I think that Playlist's review echos my own thoughts closest: http://theplaylist.net/forged-gods-wonder-woman-gal-gadot-still-made-mere-mortals-review-20170529/

Some of the very positive bring up the third act messiness, but I'm a little bewildered that they shrug it off when it comes so close to collapsing the movie and its message.

 

[Dalek]

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

Wait-do you mean Tawky? Because I want a talking tiger!

 

[Bronx-Man]

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.

I dunno, man. I think we're stuck with this being our Supes from now on:

 

[TrueDefault]

I'm liking what I see.

 

[Ahasverus]

It's time for RLM to eat some fucking crow. Some nice big fat juicy crow. The juiciest of juicy crow. EAT IT.

All the movies on their "endless trash" gif have been good lmao

 

[Obliterator]

Wonder if these reviews will be what the film needs to hit that $100m opening weekend

 

[broncobuster]

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

It rings true, but it's about what you'd expect from nearly every comic movie in the last 8 or 9 years. Not so much a defense of Wonder Woman as a troubling point for the genre.

 

[Escape Goat]

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

 

[Fancyarcher]

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

Batman Begins third act is not "infamously bad" to me. In fact I think it's quite good, but that's my opinion of course. Same with Iron Man, only less so.

Wonder Woman's final act sounds a bit different though. Seems like it's the typical "fights monster in the dark bullshit", that happened in BVS and Suicide Squad among other CBF films. Shame!

 

[TI82]

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 finally made a good movie, but of course the fans won't admit that BVS, MOS and SS are shit.

Apparently WW goes for the marvel style too which explains a lot


Meant SS not WW up there

 

[anaron]

Gimme a Vixen movie.

Let me eat.

Yessss

 

[ryutaro's mama]

Zack Snyder is not blonde.

In the analogy of the picture...ugh.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

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

Yeah, and maybe he shouldn't.

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

That's the third two-fer I've read tonight.

 

[reelbigtink]

So I know the movie wasn't tracking super well but, historically, how much do good reviews bump those numbers?

 

[Finaika]

I'm liking what I see.

She is happy for her friend.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

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.

He's not getting red trunks if that's what you want.

 

[alfredofroylan]

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

This, with the musical number included

 

[Galactic Specter]

Wait-do you mean Tawky? Because I want a talking tiger!

She got Shazam and Wonder Woman mixed up, probably due to their Greek influences.

Speaking of Shazam, I hope that movie gets made.

 

[dcelw540]

Hey everybody! Just wanted to know if the OP is good so far? Amy reviews i'm missing or any recommendations?

 

[Ross61]

That's from September of 2016 - not the rewrites I was talking about.

Unless Zack called up Whedon for more Wondy focused scenes, I think Johns and Berg still wanted JL to focus more on Batman's arc and hope and optimism and whatever.

 

[VanWinkle]

Still looking good ya'll.

 

[Ahasverus]

Apparently WW goes for the marvel style too which explains a lot

It doesn't.

 

[Bronx-Man]

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

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

Y'all seen the RLM review already?

 

[beyond_death]

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

It'll be back with JL. Hey atleast the endlesstrash gif can die now.

 

[Beefy]

Of the ones I've read, I think that Playlist's review echos my own thoughts closest: http://theplaylist.net/forged-gods-wonder-woman-gal-gadot-still-made-mere-mortals-review-20170529/

Some of the very positive bring up the third act messiness, but I'm a little bewildered that they shrug it off when it comes so close to collapsing the movie and its message.

Probably would like the Den of Geek review I posted then. They say the same.

 

[Killa Sasa]

Glad it's good! Hype to see it even in spite of the dumb cello song

Spoiler

/s

!

For real though, what better way than for this to perform and have it greenlight more action movies with women headlining. Based on the breadth of reviews, it's probably gonna be enjoyable for me, and that's all it really needs to be. Bonus if it's more, and kudos to the group! Actually thought this would be one of the harder ones to pull off.

 

[ZeoVGM]

So I know the movie wasn't tracking super well but, historically, how much do good reviews bump those numbers?

It has been tracking well.

 

[Dalek]

She got Shazam and Wonder Woman mixed up, probably due to their Greek influences.

Speaking of Shazam, I hope that movie gets made.

I heard it was but not being part of the DCEU which is insanely stupid.

 

[Shaanyboi]

All the movies on their "endless trash" gif have been good lmao

Baywatch has a 19% on Rotten Tomatoes. IT and The Mummy aren't out, and Fifty Shades Darker is a fucking 50 Shades movie. So... no?

 

[Sibersk Esto]

Of the ones I've read, I think that Playlist's review echos my own thoughts closest: http://theplaylist.net/forged-gods-wonder-woman-gal-gadot-still-made-mere-mortals-review-20170529/

Some of the very positive bring up the third act messiness, but I'm a little bewildered that they shrug it off when it comes so close to collapsing the movie and its message.

Also credit the screenplay with some pretty cheesy moments including a “NOOOO!” Darth Vader/Homer Simpson cry to the heavens

oh cmon

 

[MadLaughter]

Y'all seen the RLM review already?

Are they people that use SJW unironically?

 

[FTF]

Still looking good ya'll.

I'll check again in 6-7 hours when I get up for work and really want it to be over 80% still. I think it will now. Thinking like a mid 80s finish.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

I think Johns and Berg still wanted JL to focus more on Batman's arc and hope and optimism and whatever.

I don't know that these two can even fit in the same character anymore though.

Especially not with Wonder Woman standing right there.

 

[TheSkullPrince]

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

I remember the Alicia Vikander/Tomb Raider pics thread from a few months back and even people on here were criticizing Vikander for being "too skinny" to play Lara Croft. Ughh

 

[whyamihere]

Patty did it!

WHO MADE THIS

 

[ReiGun]

Yessss

Janelle Monae as Mari and I'm there Day -4.

 

[Bronx-Man]

Only Patty can save Kal-El now.

 

[reelbigtink]

It has been tracking well.

Interesting. I read an article not too long ago that basically stated it was going to do worse than any other DCEU flick. Glad that wasn't accurate.

 

[broncobuster]

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

Is it?

Is it though?

 

[Beefy]

Hey everybody! Just wanted to know if the OP is good so far? Amy reviews i'm missing or any recommendations?

http://www.denofgeek.com/uk/movies/wonder-woman/49740/wonder-woman-review
4/5 but they criticise the 3rd Act, but love the rest of it.

 

[ZeoVGM]

It doesn't.

It really does though. The reason why the Marvel movies work so well, so often is because they focus on heart and humor. Even if the movie isn't amazing, the characters shine through.

That hasn't been the case with the DCEU so far. Until now. Based on these reviews, they are focusing on the characters. And I think DC will be learning a lot from it.

 

[kswiston]

I dunno, man. I think we're stuck with this being our Supes from now on:

Did Tippy Toe prophesize the rise of the alt right?

 

[Ahasverus]

Baywatch has a 19% on Rotten Tomatoes. IT and The Mummy aren't out, and Fifty Shades Darker is a fucking 50 Shades movie. So... no?

Well yeah, Baywatch. Power Rangers was good for what it was, so was Fifty Shades (seriously this one wasn't that bad) and IT and The Mummy look competent to good. So they have not been trash.

Hope I never have to see that stupid gif with his stupid face and the stupid side kick pathetically trying to stay in frame ever in my life.

 

[J_Viper]

Yeah, and maybe he shouldn't.

Don't you dare take Batfleck away from me

 

[Ross61]

I don't know that these two can even fit in the same character anymore though.

Especially not with Wonder Woman standing right there.

I think the Wonder Woman that showed up in BvS and JL aren't the same one in mentality as this movie.

 

[Biggest-Geek-Ever]

Only Patty can save Kal-El now.

I bet Gal Gadot will be to Man of Steel 2 as RDJ is to Spider-Man: Homecoming.

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

Wonder Woman to Supes and Bats in Justice League: