Wonder Woman 1984
2020 · Directed by Patty Jenkins
Original language: English
- action
- adventure
- fantasy
The story
A botched store robbery places Wonder Woman in a global battle against a powerful and mysterious ancient force that puts her powers in jeopardy.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated 1980s Americana: mall atriums and department-store displays glowing in hot pinks and electric blues, shoulder pads and neon signage, with the Washington, D.C. and Egyptian desert scenes shot in wide, sun-bleached frames. Camera moves are fluid and expansive, with sweeping crane shots and big slow reveals during the action, and the cutting leans toward gleaming, glossy digital polish rather than grain. Synth-pop and an orchestral superhero score swell through the spectacle, while quieter scenes lean on warm, close two-shots. The vibe is nostalgic and bombastic, a sugary comic-book escapade with a wistful undertow. It suits a Friday night with friends, a playful blockbuster craving, or a fun escape when you want big colour and no thinking required. Pacing runs long and the set pieces are loud and frequent, with a few stretches of CGI-heavy chaos. Violence is moderate and cartoonish: punches, explosions, and crowds in peril, with little blood and no gore. Some scenes carry mild peril and emotional sadness. It is for viewers who enjoy big, colourful comic-book adventure and a warm, lighthearted nostalgia for the eighties.
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