Wonder Woman Movie Review (SPOILERS) - Geek History Lesson

[@Jawiin]

What was your favorite part of the movie? And PLS HIT that LIKE button! Thanks for watching.

[@jorgiebutt]

the "hell hath no fury like a woman scourn". Watching her go berserk with a surreal background was like a moving comic book panel.

[@GeoD007]

Can I just say that there were lots of moments on this video when you guys made me laugh out loud. I say that as a total compliment. Your rapport with each other is part of why I LOVE your show! Jason, your line: "Steve is more graceful than Wonder Woman..." was hilarious! Also, can I just say that this movie just made me so overwhelmed with emotions that just hearing you guys reflect on it brought tears during the moments which were tear-jerker moments. This movie is simply amazing! Doesn't matter that there were some little moments of imperfection. That just makes the movie that much more endearing, wouldn't you say? I loved the characters, the story, the music, and the overall experience. I have seen it five times now, and I really wanna see it again. Thinking about catching the 4DX version. Already watched it on regular 2D and 3D IMAX. You guys rock! Thank you!

[@Dionjr46]

no man's land

[@DarkDennis1961]

I have to say also: No Man's land

[@jprocha1570]

Jawiin Enjoyed your review. I really liked the Ares reveal, and the fight scene that followed.

[@tonyruiz1205]

Diana tasting ice cream and seeing the baby, adorable.

[@Brook11223]

The practical approach of Ares planting seeds of War instead of him feeding of War was a nice approach. Ares was the mastermind who used Ludendorff and Dr. Marau as tools for his own bidding.

[@kws2534]

My absolute favorite part was after she spared Maru and she tells Ares, in regards to mankind, "They're everything you said they are...but they are so much more!" and "It's not about deserve. It's about what you believe." I had previously thought that the No Man's Land sequence was the moment Diana became Wonder Woman but it's THAT moment instead. Yes, mankind is flawed, we are undeserving of salvation, but she still will save and love everyone because she believes we are worthy. She becomes the spirit of compassion right then and truly becomes Wonder Woman.

[@luminaorchis4376]

Maybe it's just me- but watching BVS after seeing Wonder Woman adds so much more context to the character's scenes in that film. When she rolls her eyes after Lex comments in his speech at the party about Zeus striking someone down with a lightning bolt- I so wanted her to interject "Dude- that's my dad". It adds to the emotion behind her voice when she alludes to the photo while talking with Bruce, the expression on her face when she's looking at a copy of the photo Bruce sent her on the computer and of course when she alludes to "killing things from other worlds before" to Batman and Superman while fighting Doomsday.

[@jetman1895]

bobhu simem yep same thing, I rewatch BVS after I have watch WW, her reaction during that Lex's speech about Zeus was awesome!

[@amazo88]

thats probably intentional on lex's part. he knows who she is after all. lol

[@jetman1895]

amazo88 that would be a big plothole since only 2 people in old time know who she really is, Steve and Sir Patrick(Ares). Chief, Charlie snd Sammir only knows her as "the warrior from a mysterious island who only inhabited by women".

[@amazo88]

oh right, that would be weird. but at least he knows she is a metahuman. XD

[@ratnadipdas8219]

Baby Diana is Lily Aspell. Emily Carey is the slightly older Diana, the one who got caught by Hippolyta training with Antiope.

[@rosaigarcia1804]

Hi guys love your review and yes they are sisters just so you know lol. It was an amazing film my daughter who is a Marvel fanatic especially Thor lol saw it with her friends. She called me excited and said to me "Mom this movie is amazing, I loved it and the first DC film or comic book movie that made me cry" that made me happy 😀

[@karenf5928]

Loved when she swung Ludendorff high up with the lasso...felt very badass & video game-y, I dug it!!

[@JonathonPrieston]

Antiope and hippolyta are sisters

[@mateohere5025]

Jonathon Prieston Menalippe is their younger sister too

[@LonesomeBossDaily]

Diana call her aunt antiope

[@JDaua]

When Hippolyta finds Antiope training a teenage Diana, she says "Disobeyed, betrayed by my own sister"

[@Brook11223]

I wasn't really surprised by David Thewlis character as I predicted who he was but the one thing that surprised me was that seeing Diana also having that same kind of rage that Ares has and somehow in my mind I felt she had to be related to him and when she said Brother that summed it up.

[@munchmagic08]

For me, Ares both worked and didn't work. He didn't really work as the usual Act 3 villain fight (although, some of that fight was pretty awesome), but his dialogue and viewpoints work brilliantly with both Diana and Steves and how they view the world. His speech to her, followed up by Steves goodbye speech (along with what she had been told about mankind by the Amazons) worked great together to help Diana make her decision on whether mankind deserved to continue despite their huge flawed nature. Also, credit to Allan Heinberg on the screenplay, some fantastic dialogue in the movie.

[@sjw4life546]

Wonder Woman is a fantastic film. My favorite scene was No Man's Land as well. I love the "baby" scene and for some reason even though I knew the film was set during war, I didn't think they would touch on the politics of war, which had me pleasantly surprised. I loved it.

[@frankyu4967]

Wow Ashley & Jason, that was the quickest 57 minutes ever. I have it as top 10 in this genre below; The Dark Knight trilogy, Spider Man 1 & 2, Winter Soldier, Civil War, Avengers & Guardians.

[@emilyalmond7291]

Great review as usual guys! Ashley, I teared up at the end when you were talking about tearing up. Ha! I cried several times during the movie, mostly out of relief. Relief that there was an amazing movie unfolding for one. But so much more importantly, relief that in my lifetime I finally got to see her, big as life, on the big screen. Telling her own story. Going on her own journey. I've been a comic fan and a big ol nerd for almost 50 years. I've waited so long to see a woman kicking ass and being heroic. Yes, there've been plenty on the small screen - not minimizing that at all - but this is different. This is the big leagues. Thanks so much for your thoughtful review! Ok, gotta go. Time to see it again.

[@matthewheywood8532]

or is this gas a hint to bane? dr. poison lived maybe she devolops this further ?

[@princeofallsayians1551]

Matthew Heywood COOL!

[@GeoD007]

Yeah, it had such a "Venom" vibe didn't it? Only thing that would have cemented that would be Luddendorf growing muscles or increasing in mass. It was scary whenever he took the gas! And also, I'd love for them to bring together some of the other "mad scientists" from the DC Universe: T.O. Morrow Thadeus Sivana Ultrahumanite and the like...

[@aveeaniasandoval2092]

I cried through 98% of this movie... I never knew the movie would effect me so much, until I saw the Amazons preparing for battle on themyscira.

[@chriscma1]

Seen many reviews on this film. Yours is really the best.

[@liveanddieinchicagoliveand7074]

The New Dc intro looks Amazing

[@DarkDennis1961]

Robin Wright, Connie Nielsen, Gal Gadot, and even the little Lilly Aspell really nailed the difficult Themysciran accent. ;)

[@RichCruelSugar]

just came back from my 3rd viewing (still amazing). I noticed something during end of the Diana & Ludendorff waltz, behind Ludendorff there are a pair of downturned horns above the fireplace. Patty was throwing some subtle swerves.

[@karenf5928]

Loved this! Felt like I was watching again!

[@princeofallsayians1551]

WW trying to steal my move, the final flash at the end.

[@Thirdeyedreamer]

Love this review, just sat and listened. Hard to say favorite moment, all of it basically. Much Love.

[@luminaorchis4376]

Ashley should've introduced herself as "Ashley Victorious-Robinson"! lol I think we've all been waiting for it. 😉

[@Avarn388]

As a hardcore WW, I was so pleased with this movie. While the third act I have issues with, along with Ares' motivation(I'll get to that, shortly), this movie was just a ton of fun. Gal Gadot, I was iffy on her when it came to BVS, but she really pulled through and I can see her as WW. Her accent was a bit thick, but I honestly think her ability to emote/ express curiousity and naivete really sold me. The sequence with No Man's Land and her chewing out the generals, I was like THAT is Diana. Chris Prine was excellent as Steve Trevor and the two had chemistry. See, Thor? This is how you have two actors have chemistry and form a believable romance. That said, the third act was a bit rushed. Thematically, it held steam, but the payoffs seemed rushed. As for Ares, don't get me wrong; I LOVE how Ares was basically the devil in the ear. That was smart as it helped strengthen the theme of the movie. But him hating humans, I never got that. WHY? Ares would love seeing humans fight and tear each other apart. Other than that though, this movie was a ton of fun. It is the best DCEU film and really I hope it gets better from here.

[@teddysalle8926]

Wonder Woman 2..i want Charlize Theron as CHEETAH

[@DamnFineCupOfCoffee]

teddy salle Yas

[@RichCruelSugar]

omg yes!

[@jetman1895]

teddy salle perfect! or nicole kidman?

[@teddysalle8926]

jetman189 my second choice as CHEETAH..Jessica Chastain

[@matthewheywood8532]

thank god the movie was good in fact real good yaaaaa

[@JuNic217]

Baby Diana was played by Lily Aspell, teen Diana was played by Emily Carey.

[@baldbadass]

Love this show only found out about it since ya was on settle the score with Matt knost and been watching loads. I love the speed you guys talk ya so on the ball

[@douglasroberts3]

Do you think the pool Steve bathed in was something a bit more? Along the lines of a Fountain of Youth.

[@roshieifra]

I liked the Scotsman, didn't think he was useless. I think for him to admit and then overcome his weakness to back them up against luddendorf showed real strength of character. And honestly, I appreciate a scarred soldier, ESPECIALLY in WWI. This movie definitely didn't have to go that route, this is a complicated character with a lot of depth. It's amazing, considering he has about 10 min screen time, including the group shots.

[@mr72083]

I thought that the gas for General Ludendorff was a prelude to Bane's venom.

[@leosanalien9904]

My counter-argument to Jason's "she's in a war zone" is that she was in a war zone when she firmly believed all this coldblooded craziness was because of Ares. The killing doesn't ruin the movie for me at all. But I believe people can be allowed to hold Diana to a higher standard and expect her to figure out a way to save as many lives as she should believe save-able. I wouldn't say that's hypocritical. I love her and it feels good to mean it without sounding cheesy or hyperbolic.

[@dequanndillard2794]

Jawin British impression is hilarious.

[@dequanndillard2794]

Jason British impression is hilarious.

[@leosanalien9904]

Ashley, Commander Mormont is not a wildling. His watch had ended.

[@welikecomicbooks9758]

Good stuff. Looking forward to your next video.

[@gabearmstrong3668]

I thought that the Ares reveal was a little flat, but wasn't a big deal. Movie was still great though, so happy this movie was good!!

[@JoshWax]

i thought they were sisters too, but that's because when little diana first said her name, i thought she said "aunt", but her name just starts off with "ant"

[@joshuakellough9367]

Haha that Batman impression 🤣🤣🤣

[@elzrobinson3307]

Ares was terrific! I do wish he was a POV character. But his build up, and presents over the film is very good. Overall terrific Movie...

[@ChaseYu]

everyone talked about how the ending was a twist like Iron Man 3! And I just think that it is stupid to think in such a way, for 1 it didn't build up like that, and 2 it is mostly just people who read the info from the web before they go to watch the movie and decided it that the German general is Ares ( I mean that's pretty much just a prejudge from everyone). Diana was pretty naive the first half of the movie (or at least 80% of the time) so that her thought was simple, the army guy who made poison gas to kill people and won't stop the war must be the one she's after. But how the hell is most people just as naive ( or ignorant ) as her, and then considering the ending was a twist ( I mean no one ever mentioned that the German guy is Ares, it is only Diana herself thought that he is).

[@ricardoscozzi6311]

this film to me felt like the batman begins treatment for wonder woman, making this a great origin film for the character and i thought it was a great coming of age story great review

[@Avarn388]

I agree one hundred percent. I love BB; it is my favorite of the Nolan trilogy. But really this movie celebrated who WW was and introduced people to who she is. My hope is that the sequel is even better. And really, I hope the DCEU has some good success at this point.

[@ricardoscozzi6311]

I hope so too cheetah is rumoured for the sequel I hope Charlize Theron plays her and she has worked with Patty Jenkins before I hope the sequel has like an Indiana Jones adventure feel to it since cheetah is an explorer type character

[@mr72083]

The portal affected Steve plane ✈️ and the ship 🚢.

[@TheBlond49]

Wonder Woman *9/10* Ares was great, but villains, need more screentime.

[@theronmitchell3073]

seen it twice, loved the movie. favorite scene I'll have to go with the no man's land scene. the big reveal will the costume and the fights, were all breathtaking, but then I liked her in the scenes on themiscyra as a little girl, with her mother. as far as negatives, the only one I heard was that one person didn't like area look and said, "gods should look like gods." I didn't bother me at all but what did you guys think of ares look in the film?

[@jestermark8186]

Embarrassment of riches this year with Logan, Guardians and Wonder Woman

[@blob989]

Luke Fox?! Don't play with my emotions and get me overly excited, Jason. *stealing your headcanon*

[@thoomolong]

The Wayne employee at the beginning had to be Luke Fox because there are only a handful of black people in the DCU. And we don't care if your dad is a genius engineer and you are a superhero, you will be an errand boy for Wayne Enterprises because...DCU. Even the one black kid in the Green Team was not rich and he was the errand boy.

[@minimannn2330]

Lilly Aspell played younger Diana. Emily was teenage Diana

[@stormking6332]

Does anyone think Steve Trevor will return in modern day after being stuck in the underworld for the last 100 years?.....maybe Antiope?

[@jetman1895]

Robin Wright and Connie Nielsen are goddesses

[@stickwittaglocc7563]

I watched the movie it was really good

[@sriharsha5036]

excellent review!

[@thephantazm5139]

this movie was sooooooo good

[@bukajko_comics]

Thanks for your review. This is what i was waiting for- you two talking about this amazing film. I completely agree that DCEU finnaly did it. Thanks God for Patty Jenkins. By the way yours and Collider''s review are the best on the internet :-) Good Job

[@dannyneiba]

Did ares whisper in Bruce's ear in BVS?

[@ninjawoo1239]

Danny Neiba Bvs took place after WW

[@dannyneiba]

raemunn tan is it confirmed that Ares is completely dead.

[@ninjawoo1239]

Danny Neiba well according to the WW movie yes in the final scene Diana killed his brother with lightning I think and she says goodbye brother after that.

[@Earthtime3978]

You can't do a live in person video?

[@Jawiin]

What???

[@Earthtime3978]

Jawiin Not audio only !

[@d3xm96]

I think she had more problems acting/or with language/accent in the beginning. After she leaves the island, I don't know if it is because I got used to it, but she was much better.

[@Hellsing7747]

ToxicTuga her accents wasn't a problem. Everybody has an accent

[@d3xm96]

I meant it was distracting. It didn't feel right. Once they got on the boat it was a lot better

[@TOPAZ.o]

God. I don't want wonder woman and batman together

[@LTS3]

Ruth Negga ? Really?

[@jamesargenta1946]

oscar nomitated actress

[@Jawiin]

Yeah, exactly.

[@thoomolong]

Ares is certainly not a better than the Marvel villains. He was hardly in the movie. As a matte of fact, for all of the crap talked about Marvel villains, not only are most of them well done, they are eons better than the DECU villains so far. Jesse Eisenburg was not intimidating he was annoying. And Zod, Doomsday, Enchantress' brother and the bad guys in WW are all 1 dimensional. Red Skull, Loki, Zemo, Ultron, Abomination and others are great bad guys.

[@Devilleonx]

Tim Terrell actually zods a great villain and he's 3 dimensional, Lex luthor good to especially if you watch him as a silver age interpretation of Lex . Most of the Marvel villains do suck minus Loki though I do agree ares isn't better then any of marvels villains .

[@jetman1895]

Tim Terrell Zod is a good villain, as of now after all MCU movies only Loki is believable.

[@DamnFineCupOfCoffee]

I liked all the other DCEU movies, but I found this one kinda dull.

[@JoeBrando_]

movie was "above average" :)