Wonder Woman Movie Review

Kidzworld saw Wonder Woman. Will the tale of this powerful, gorgeous superhero be one of your faves? Check out our movie review.

By: Lynn Barker
In Wonder Woman, on the fog-shrouded island of Themyscira, Princess of the Amazons Diana (Gal Gadot) started her fight training early under the instruction of famous warrior woman Antiope (Robin Wright) despite queen mom Hippolyta’s (Connie Nielsen) objections. Now an adult, Diana is restless, feels she’s a bit “different”, a little stronger and with powers the others don’t have. Add a really cute WW I pilot named Steve Trevor (Chris Pine), who crashes near the island, into the mix and big changes are in store for Diana and the outside world.

Young Diana with her mother Hyppolita

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Modern-Day Diana

In Wonder Woman, while working at a famed museum, Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) receives an old picture of herself as Wonder Woman taken at the end of her WW I exploits. We know from a previous Batman film that it was sent to her by Bruce Wayne/Batman. The picture recalls her memories of her youth and eventual emergence as the superhero.

Wonder Woman in action

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Among the Amazons

As a child and teen Princess Diana was discouraged by Queen/mom Hippolyta from learning to fight like her fellow Amazons. She secretly trains with uber-warrior Antiope until Hippolyta has to agree to let her learn but pushes her harder than any others. All the Amazons fear that the banished war god Ares will return and they must be ready. Diana has secret strengths that even mom doesn’t want her to know about.

Valiant warrior amazon Antiope

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The message of the story; that Mankind is flawed, sometimes evil but, in the end, is worth saving is heartwarming and encouraging and, as Diana slowly discovers her place among us, we are learning too as we watch. Morality is explored with the hopeful realization that love can conquer all, driving Diana Prince into her future as Mankind’s guardian. We are totally invested in her story.
Finally, a DC superhero to equal the Marvel masters. All hail this compassionate, butt-kicking princess. We go a hearty four stars.