Wonder Woman Essay

Intense, dramatic, and elegant; the new movie Wonder Woman, directed by Patty Jenkins, is sure to captivate any moviegoer. Wonder Woman was an immense project undertaken by DC Comics, knowing that the public would most likely quibble about a woman superhero movie. Justin Chang of the L.A. Times wrote, “Wonder Woman emerges as not only the strongest movie in the present DC cycle, but also the first one that feels like an enveloping, honest-to-God entertainment rather than a raging cinematic migraine” (Chang, Justin). Wonder Woman is a movie that all ages should see because it is replete with lessons in character, history, and the betterment of mankind. One of the most prevalent lessons in the new DC Comics movie is character. Throughout Wonder Woman, displays of malaise and prowess are demonstrated. Most apparent is the character of the main character, princess Diana. Diana grows up on the discrete island of Themyscira with ancient descendants of Zeus, the Amazonians. One day, a British spy’s plane crashes through the mystical barrier that protects Themyscira. The spy, Steve Trevor, tells Diana of the Germans and WWI. When Diana finds her purpose, she is resolute to destroy the German leaders because she believes that they are Ares. To fulfill her purpose, Diana …show more content…
The Amazonians teach spectators about ancient Greece, while the movie takes place during WWI; a key era that had a major impact on the formation of today’s world. Astonishingly, the Amazonians believe that men are evil and are the driving factor in the world’s problems. Anyone that disagrees with these ancient warriors will be tormented by vituperative attacks. Putting a twist on history, WWI takes place thousands of years after the mythological Amazonians were supposed to be alive. Nevertheless, it is important to know about historical events so that people do not repeat the same