The reviews forWonder Woman 1984are finally in!
The follow-up to the hit 2017 film, starringGal Gadotas the titular superhero, received mostly positive reviews from critics ahead of its release in select theaters and on HBO Max on Christmas Day.
OnRotten Tomatoesas of Tuesday afternoon, the film has a favorable 89 percent score. The critics consensus reads, “Great Hera!Wonder Woman 1984is an epic dose of heart and vibrant escapism that proves there are still unexpected thrills to be found in superhero cinema.”
The Wrap’s Alonso Duralde said in hisreviewthat the Patty Jenkins-directed film “provides the expected thrills and excitement.” He also said that bothWonder Womenfilms are “two of the best superhero sagas of the current wave.”
Wonder Woman: 1984.Warner Bros.
Forbes' Scott Mendelson complimented the superhero flick and said it “offers candy-colored imagery and relentless optimism.”
Nola Ojomu ofMetropraised Gadot, 35, for her portrayal of Diana Prince/Wonder Woman, writing in her review that the actress “once again dazzles in the role, projecting every moment of strength and struggle Diana faces when challenges come her way.”
Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman 1984.Clay Enos
Wonder Woman 1984was originally set to debut in theaters this past summer before theCOVID-19 pandemicforced Warner Bros. to delay its lineup of movie releases.
Last month, the film was confirmed to be heading to theaters on Dec. 25, as well as to to HBO Max for a month at no extra cost to subscribers.
“IT’S TIME. We’ve all waited a long time for this one to come,” Gadottweetedabout the news. “I can’t tell you how excited I am for all of you to see this movie.”
Wonder Woman 1984stars Gadot,Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal, Robin Wright and Connie Nielsen.
source: people.com
