The embargo has officially lifted for Wonder Woman, and it looks like the Patty Jenkins directed film may be the first movie in the DC Extended Universe to be praised by critics. Early screenings for the film have been getting positive reactions from critics, and fans alike. Below are just a few of the reactions that people have had to the movie via Twitter; many praising the story, action, and Gal Gadot herself…
Embargo lifted, so I can say unequivocally that Patty Jenkins delivered a true Wonder Woman story, in more ways than I honestly hoped.
— Andrew Dyce™ (@andrewbdyce) May 19, 2017
Loved WONDER WOMAN. She reminds me of Christopher Reeve's Superman: true north superhero w/ no angst or cynicism, which is needed right now.
— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) May 19, 2017
Happy to report 'Wonder Woman' is a blast and @GalGadot is fantastic. Her chemistry with Chris Pine is magnetic. Absolutely recommended. pic.twitter.com/VPW4QW3IhM
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) May 19, 2017
Our own @JimmytotheO has seen #WonderWoman! He calls it "Fantastic! As touching as it is thrilling!" Full review soon! pic.twitter.com/9ZfpiQdV6L
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) May 19, 2017
The most wonderful thing about WONDER WOMAN is the wonderful Wonder Woman. Gal IS Wonder Woman. Now then, about WONDER WOMAN
— Josh L. Dickey (@JLDlite) May 19, 2017
One critic even put the movie on the same level as Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight:
Very pleased to report that #WonderWoman is the best DC movie since THE DARK KNIGHT. I'm already looking forward to seeing it again.
— Silas Lesnick (@silaslesnick) May 19, 2017
So is Wonder Woman as good as early reactions are suggesting? Fans will find out soon enough. However, it’s a very good sign that the embargo has been lifted so early. Embargoes for Batman v. Superman and Suicide Squad were lifted right before release, which is never a good sign…
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Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when an American pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers…and her true destiny.
Wonder Woman will hit cinemas on June 1st in the UK and June 2nd in North America, with Patty Jenkins (Monster) directing a cast that includes Gal Gadot (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice), Chris Pine (Star Trek), Connie Nielsen (Gladiator), Robin Wright (House of Cards), Danny Huston (X-Men Origins: Wolverine), David Thewlis (The Theory of Everything), Ewen Bremner (Snowpiercer), Said Taghmaoui (American Hustle), Elena Anaya (The Skin I Live In), Lisa Loven Kongsli (Force Majeure), Lucy Davis (Shaun of the Dead) and Ann Wolf.
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Robert Kojder says
To be fair, the actual review embargo is May 31st which is still a day before release, but it’s still a good sign that the social media embargo has lifted.
Jordan J. Jones says
It’s going to be interesting to see what official reviews say. Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad had similar reactions before the backlash.
Kevin says
Hopefully this will silence the negative comments from the media. I can’t help but feel the DCU would do alright if it wasnt for the media trying to drag them down all the time. Wait until you actually see the film before attempting to rip it to shreds and you might find acfually there is no reason to.