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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby YoungJRNYfan » Fri Jun 02, 2017 10:48 pm

Monker wrote: The movies relate to the comic books in the same way the movies relate to a novel. They are two different mediums, two different audeinces, and a smart writer would treat the two as separate entities and not rely on the comic book versions to dictate what can and can't be done in the movie.

So, giving a history of WW and blah, blah, blah, doesn't really matter for her first movie in the DCEU. By the very definition of "DCEU", this is a different universe. It has a different audience and a different medium.


Bro, I understand that and is common sense. Every audience is essentially different, I'm not arguing that but a property is still a property with a targeted audience and most of that is comic book in relation to these characters that still makes them a genre in comic book movies or else they wouldn't be labeled as such. Christopher Nolan was the most recent director that tried to stray away from the stigma of comic book and cinema where he wanted to have his own thing. Fact is, the movies and comic books keep a close eye on what the other does and each medium adjusts accordingly. There's certain rules and marketing technique's movie studio's and the comic book industry abides by and they interlock with one another eventually, which is why Superman is drawn like Henry Cavill in most recent issues or why the MCU has made its way into the comic book canon in some form or fashion whether Iron Man now has the personality of Robert Downey JR and is drawn as such or Superman having many DCEU traits in his suit or dialogue. The two mediums exists on a different plain but yet, boost business in the same entertainment realm where the two strategically benefit from one another.

So, going for a traditional hero story IS THE RIGHT WAY TO DO IT.


There's no right or wrong way to do anything, especially art and film is art.

Just as it was the RIGHT WAY TO DO IT for EVERY phase 1 hero in the MCU, and those that came later like Doctor Strange, Ant-Man, and now Spiderman and later Captain Marvel.


What you describe is a stale, cardboard and predictable formula where the MCU brand is going to be in MAJOR need of changing soon because the DCEU is about to find their niche, which is going to force Marvel to not put out movies like Doctor Strange and Ant-Man where they are almost immediately forgotten because they are essentially fill-in brand films that rides coattails. Successful, but hallow and forgotten. Spider-Man: HC looks like total ass-stain and Captain Marvel will somehow turn comedic like Thor as I'm sure the GoTG Universe will come in and dumb things down to the point of dropped IQ's. Literally.


No, I would like you to recognize the FACT that DC's success with WW will be due to following the same hero patter that Marvel has follow from the beginning. And, it is hypocritical of you to praise DC while you critique Marvel when they are doing the EXACT SAME THING.


Bro, at the end of the day, there's only so many ways you can technically make a movie, especially CBM's. That said, there's a huge difference between application between Marvel and DC. If you can't see that by now then you're the type that only argues about something because you like hearing sound of your own voice. Though, this doesn't surprise me because you'rank in the elite by making assumptions about things that you haven't even seen.There's more to film-making and splicing together a movie than following the same "hero patter", whatever the hell that means. You're chugging the Marvel Koolaid so hard that when you do regurgitate and spray all over yourself, turn away because I don't want it becoming contagious, ya hear? :lol:

Yep! Because WW is using an incredibly "cookie cutter" style - the very approach you critique Marvel for.


BRAINWASHED. This Wonder Woman isn't cookie cutter. Not even close. In fact, Gal Gadot just openly PRAISED director Patty Jenkins for not being pressured into making Wonder Woman a quipping bore. If what you say is true then there would have been no reason for Jenkins to leave Marvel and jump ship. She did so because she simply wanted to do something that Marvel didn't allow her to do. The two studio's do NOT approach their films in the same manor.

That is because what V is saying about GotG2 is exaggerated bullshit.


Just because you disagree and hate the fact that somebody criticizes a MCU film doesn't mean they're wrong. It's v's opinion and he has a right to that opinion. I know it's crazy for somebody to say something harsh about a Marvel film and I know those that do will all go to hell someday but..just deal with it.

Nope! You are just wrong.


Are you Billy Madison in disguise? :lol:


Oh, please. She's a demi-god herself. In her movie, she receives gifts in the braceletts. She goes on a mini-quest to get her sword and shield, which are also blessed by the Gods. She is ultimately fighting a god herself. This story IS Perseus.


You continue to make irrelevant, non-points just because.

I have no idea what you are talking about.


Doesn't surprise me.

No, it's not any different. You want to believe that. Other DC fans and critics of Marvel want to believe that. But, it is a flat out lie to say that Wonder Woman is not following the heroe's Journey in a cookie cutter way, very precise, actually.


Bro, you're the one that keeps bringing this up. Nobody ever said Wonder Woman isn't following the hero's journey. The hero's journey isn't the problem I've had with recent Marvel films, as they've used their formula and comedic nausea to water down those beats that usually stick out to begin with. They're becoming lazy and complacent with their application. You're getting your own arguments confused and trying to pass it off as gospel when you're only arguing to yourself.

It is DC's attempt at telling a hero story in the same way that Marvel has done from IM1.


The CBM genre has existed before 2008. As I said, there's only a few ways to make these films. Most follow the same beats, but it's the parts that are filled in that make a film, a film. The application and vision makes all the difference into making a movie. From the directors, to creative, to costume to editing. It all plays its part and is what separates from the skeleton of a "hero's journey" script. The script and the screen-writing is one thing. The filming and direction/motives/decisions make each film unique. Marvel and DC, at the end of the day, are CBM's. The more they put out, the more it'll be seen that certain scripts aren't that much different in these films. It's the approach, tone and overall setting that makes it feel different. All plays a part. Marvel is a cardboard brand riding their own coattails. The DCEU will be much more versatile when all said and done, especially with Wan's Aquaman!

That is EXACTLY the type of 'humor' that all of the WW trailers have shown.


What is the trailer? 2 minutes tops? The difference is, DC films will have the humor scattered here and there. It WON'T be overboard and used as some sort of technique to trick the audience that they're having fun. Marvel's 2 hour+ movies are 1990's Pop Up Video's. DC uses humor in trailers, but the humor will be evenly distributed and not shoved down your throat with nothing to wash it down. I posted how a critic described the humor in Wonder Woman. Doesn't surprise me you decided to skip over it.

First of all, a comic book hero is still a hero. IT'S THE SAME STORY.


You're boring me. Moving on.
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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby verslibre » Sat Jun 03, 2017 1:22 am

Monker wrote:No, I would like you to recognize the FACT that DC's success with WW will be due to following the same hero patter that Marvel has follow from the beginning.


Marvel? You mean Marvel has followed the pattern DC has from the beginning, with Superman: The Movie in 1978 and Batman in 1989.

Monker wrote:Yep! Because WW is using an incredibly "cookie cutter" style - the very approach you critique Marvel for.


No, Wonder Woman is using the Pérez reboot, which is why he gets his own line below Marston's and above the rest of the creators who have also worked on various iterations of the WW comic. However, it doesn't solely rely on the material introduced in his run.

Monker wrote:That is because what V is saying about GotG2 is exaggerated bullshit.


I exaggerated nothing re: that lame movie. The movie itself is an exaggeration, which is why it sucks. :lol:

Monker wrote:Oh, please. She's a demi-god herself. In her movie, she receives gifts in the braceletts. She goes on a mini-quest to get her sword and shield, which are also blessed by the Gods. She is ultimately fighting a god herself. This story IS Perseus.


Yes, her origin is rooted in Greek mythos, but that wasn't even Marston's impetus initially. In his words: "

"Not even girls want to be girls so long as our feminine archetype lacks force, strength, and power. Not wanting to be girls, they don't want to be tender, submissive, peace-loving as good women are. Women's strong qualities have become despised because of their weakness. The obvious remedy is to create a feminine character with all the strength of Superman plus all the allure of a good (my emphasis) and beautiful woman."


Monker wrote:If WW was set in WW2, it would make for a direct comparison to CA:TFA. They are not going to want to do that. Besides, going back to WW1 only adds more mystic to the story because it ages her a bit more.


That extra "bit" hardly matters to Themyscirans. This is why they shifted the setting to WWI, according to Patty Jenkins:

"World War I is the first time that civilization as we know it was finding its roots, but it’s not something that we really know the history of. Even the way that it was unclear who was in the right of WWI is a really interesting parallel to this time. Then you take a god with a moral compass and a moral belief system, and you drop them into this world, there are questions about women’s rights, about a mechanized war where you don’t see who you are killing."


verslibre wrote:That is EXACTLY the type of 'humor' that all of the WW trailers have shown.


No, the humor harks back to S:TM, not Downey's one-liners. The FOOW (fish-out-of-water) aspect is handled much better, too. (Mild spoilers here.) Diana's naiveté guides her at first. She doesn't just hang out in a little desert town like Thor. She's all over London, wondering what women "wear to battle." She freaks out enthusiastically over a baby. She tries on many outfits and keeps throwing kicks and tears the garments. She gets pissed off because she doesn't understand the futility of diplomacy in war when everything should be cut-and-dry back on Themyscira.

And yes, there IS humor. A good deal of it. The theater busted up several times. But Jenkins went somewhere Feige & the Mouse would never dare. They tackled a theme that is glossed over in the Marvel flicks. I was surprised.

Monker wrote:First of all, a comic book hero is still a hero. IT'S THE SAME STORY.


At this point, I'm not even sure WTF you're complaining about. Wonder Woman is a character the world met 76 years ago. And? :lol:

Monker wrote:A dumb, very bad writer, (Snyder) tries to make one medium emulate the other.


Bad news for you, dude. Snyder has a story credit on Wonder Woman, and this movie is drawing raves right and left. It is simply like no CBM before it, texturally speaking. It's not just a "girl power" movie. It's fantasy, an adventure, a CBM, all rolled into one. It's a triptych that follows its lead character from her idyllic upbringing all the way to her decision to remain in the world of men.
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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby verslibre » Sat Jun 03, 2017 1:35 am

Also:

Zack Snyder cast Gal.

ZACK. The guy everyone loves to hate. Now he can sit back and wag his finger and go "I told you so!"

Gal got so much of it, too. Despite being in four Furious movies, and other films, her acting chops were constantly questioned. Ceaselessly. It was grating.

Now what are people on forums saying? What are people on Twitter and IMDb saying? What are "the critics" saying? They're gushing over Gal's performance, her electric chemistry with Pine, and Jenkins' more-than-capable direction. The movie's 141 minutes long and there isn't a wasted frame. I didn't feel a dip in any of the acts, and the action sequences aren't overlong, either. Some of the CGI looked overly focused for 3D, but it could have just been my screening. Btw, though it was a school night, the theater was 3/4 full. (Suicide Squad opened in August and had a full house.)

Ha. Funny how that all changed. :lol:

It's a great origin movie. I would have changed a couple things — no origin movie is perfect — but this one joins S:TM, Batman Begins, Iron Man, Captain America, and Man of Steel in the Gallery of Great Origin CBMs. But it's like none of those movies, either. Can't wait to see it again.
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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby Abitaman » Sat Jun 03, 2017 1:54 am

I have got to wait until tomorrow. :(
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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby verslibre » Sat Jun 03, 2017 2:16 am

Abitaman wrote:I have got to wait until tomorrow. :(


That's why I'm not talking spoilers! 8)
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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby verslibre » Sat Jun 03, 2017 2:17 am

YoungJRNYfan wrote:I have so, so, so, so much to read and catch up on it's not even funny. I'm way behind and might never catch up with what I've missed and what's out there. My knowledge PALES IN COMPARISON to v, who is an Encyclopedia with comic books and other mediums within the same narrative bracket. I got to get a move on and branch out in my readings.


I defer to your Superman expertise, dude! No way do I have a lock on All Things Kryptonian!
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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby verslibre » Sat Jun 03, 2017 2:32 am

WW made $11M last night! An impressive start! Let's see where it goes this weekend.

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=4297&p=.htm
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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby YoungJRNYfan » Sat Jun 03, 2017 10:38 pm

Gal Gadot and Patty Jenkins were hitting on all cylinders and Chris Pine brought home the timing to what was one of the best origin films to date. Wonder Woman was SOLID on all fronts. Had a blast in the theater. Gadot's range as an actress to channel compassion, kindness, and fierce graciousness was inspiring to see. Very happy for her! She churned out an amazing performance and is the new face of Wonder Woman. A huge win for the DCEU.
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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby YoungJRNYfan » Sat Jun 03, 2017 10:41 pm

verslibre wrote:Also:

Zack Snyder cast Gal.

ZACK. The guy everyone loves to hate. Now he can sit back and wag his finger and go "I told you so!"

Gal got so much of it, too. Despite being in four Furious movies, and other films, her acting chops were constantly questioned. Ceaselessly. It was grating.

Now what are people on forums saying? What are people on Twitter and IMDb saying? What are "the critics" saying? They're gushing over Gal's performance, her electric chemistry with Pine, and Jenkins' more-than-capable direction. The movie's 141 minutes long and there isn't a wasted frame. I didn't feel a dip in any of the acts, and the action sequences aren't overlong, either. Some of the CGI looked overly focused for 3D, but it could have just been my screening. Btw, though it was a school night, the theater was 3/4 full. (Suicide Squad opened in August and had a full house.)

Ha. Funny how that all changed. :lol:

It's a great origin movie. I would have changed a couple things — no origin movie is perfect — but this one joins S:TM, Batman Begins, Iron Man, Captain America, and Man of Steel in the Gallery of Great Origin CBMs. But it's like none of those movies, either. Can't wait to see it again.


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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby verslibre » Sun Jun 04, 2017 12:16 am

The Trav-el Has Landed!

YoungJRNYfan wrote:Gal Gadot and Patty Jenkins were hitting on all cylinders and Chris Pine brought home the timing to what was one of the best origin films to date. Wonder Woman was SOLID on all fronts. Had a blast in the theater. Gadot's range as an actress to channel compassion, kindness, and fierce graciousness was inspiring to see. Very happy for her! She churned out an amazing performance and is the new face of Wonder Woman. A huge win for the DCEU.


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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby verslibre » Sun Jun 04, 2017 12:20 am

Not a spoiler:

The movie relies on NO OTHER CHARACTERS. There are no cameos. Zip.

No post-credits scene, either.
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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby YoungJRNYfan » Sun Jun 04, 2017 1:02 am

verslibre wrote:Not a spoiler:

The movie relies on NO OTHER CHARACTERS. There are no cameos. Zip.

No post-credits scene, either.


Yep! This was the very first thing I said walking out to the car. I mentioned how relieved and glad I was how there was no cameo's from other characters to bog down screen time for Diana's first solo. She deserved the outing all to herself. The entire film is carried by the two leads and the film is tightly held together and better for it.
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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby verslibre » Sun Jun 04, 2017 1:27 am

YoungJRNYfan wrote:
verslibre wrote:Not a spoiler:

The movie relies on NO OTHER CHARACTERS. There are no cameos. Zip.

No post-credits scene, either.


Yep! This was the very first thing I said walking out to the car. I mentioned how relieved and glad I was how there was no cameo's from other characters to bog down screen time for Diana's first solo. She deserved the outing all to herself. The entire film is carried by the two leads and the film is tightly held together and better for it.


I sincerely credit the tight focus on those two for much of the film's success. Everyone thought Chris would have to lead Gal around by the nose. Nope!

The film's straightforward (classical) look was a perk, too.

Just saw this: Wonder Woman is tracking for a 100 million opening weekend!

https://twitter.com/MovieMantz/status/871017491048284165
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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby verslibre » Sun Jun 04, 2017 1:36 am

We're off to a great start with a 39M Friday, and another 47M overseas!

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=4297&p=.htm
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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby S2M » Sun Jun 04, 2017 3:06 am

verslibre wrote:We're off to a great start with a 39M Friday, and another 47M overseas!

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=4297&p=.htm



Basing popularity by monetary factors is fallacious. Ticket prices change yearly, sometimes more frequent. They should base this stuff on ticket sales, a factor that NEVER changes.

Why would you compare a film like WW, to let's say....Empire Strikes Back? 1980 prices v. 2017 prices. Of course WW's going to earn more money based on the average price of a ticket in 1980(which btw, was $2.69). Average price in 2017? $8.84.
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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby verslibre » Sun Jun 04, 2017 3:31 am

S2M wrote:Basing popularity by monetary factors is fallacious.


Tell that to all the Marvel shills and the Star Wars fans.

S2M wrote:Ticket prices change yearly, sometimes more frequent.


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S2M wrote:Why would you compare a film like WW, to let's say....Empire Strikes Back? 1980 prices v. 2017 prices.


I wouldn't. What you're saying is pointless. Meaning, you have no point. :lol:


S2M wrote:Of course WW's going to earn more money based on the average price of a ticket in 1980(which btw, was $2.69). Average price in 2017? $8.84.


Which is why articles and charts that discuss movie grosses between films that came out in different years always use totals adjusted for inflation.

But apparently you don't know that.

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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby verslibre » Sun Jun 04, 2017 8:37 am

Don't look now, but Wonder Woman has drawn praise from the likes of Joss Whedon, Ava DuVernay, James Gunn, Scott Derrickson, Elizabeth Banks, and Max Landis.

“Once Wonder Woman’s engine gets running, it’s easily the best superhero movie since [Captain America: The] Winter Soldier,” Landis tweeted.


James Gunn, another face from the Marvel world, tweeted, “Many congrats to @pattyjenks and her awesome Wonder Woman on what looks to be an over 100 million opening weekend!”

“I’ll save the wrestling type rivalries for filmmakers who make empty, lazy, soulless films. That’s not #WonderWoman,” the Guardians of the Galaxy director added.


http://ew.com/movies/2017/06/03/wonder-woman-reactions-joss-whedon-ava-duvernay-directors/?utm_campaign=entertainmentweekly&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&xid=entertainment-weekly_socialflow_twitter
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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby Abitaman » Sun Jun 04, 2017 11:22 am

Just got back from seeing WW. THE BEST BEST, superhero movie, period! Not talking DC, or Marvel, I am I am talking any company, Studio, franchise, anything.
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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby YoungJRNYfan » Mon Jun 05, 2017 1:04 am

Wonder Woman Crosses $100 Million In Opening Weekend
http://comicbook.com/2017/06/04/wonder- ... ng-weekend

52% of #WonderWoman's opening day audience were women, 53% age 35 and under. First modern Marvel or DC film w/ female majority. #BoxOffice


And this is without Sunday's estimates. Actual's will be in Monday. 8)
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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby YoungJRNYfan » Mon Jun 05, 2017 3:44 am

Wonder Woman's 2.58x weekend multiplier is the best Fri-Sun multiplier for a DC Comics superhero movie that didn't open on a Wednesday. It earned just 11% of its weekend total from Thursday previews.

The overall international debut outperformed the likes of Thor, Thor: The Dark World, the first two Iron Man movies, both Guardians of the Galaxy movies, Doctor Strange, the first two Captain America movies, Man of Steel and Ant-Man. Wonder Woman opened about as well as any upper-tier male-driven superhero movie of note over the last few years.


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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby verslibre » Mon Jun 05, 2017 4:20 am

^NICE!

Time for DC to rev it up with their other babes. We've got Batgirl and Gotham City Sirens happening. Mera will kick some ass in JL and Aquaman. We need to see Power Girl (and her suit better have the window cutout), Zatanna, Donna Troy, Starfire and Huntress.

And MORE Katana! We didn't get nearly enough of her in Suicide Squad.
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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby verslibre » Mon Jun 05, 2017 4:23 am

Abitaman wrote:Just got back from seeing WW. THE BEST BEST, superhero movie, period! Not talking DC, or Marvel, I am I am talking any company, Studio, franchise, anything.


I knew you'd love it, Eric! (Where's Rip, btw?)

Going for another round later today in just under 5hrs!
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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby verslibre » Mon Jun 05, 2017 4:29 am

Grace Randolph seems to have deleted the tweet where she said she went to see Wonder Woman (not the first time) and Paul Rudd was in the audience.

Feige: "Go watch that movie and get us some intel, boy! Fetch!"

Rudd: "Sir! YESSIR!"

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:wink: :D :wink: :D :wink: :D

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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby Monker » Mon Jun 05, 2017 10:15 am

Abitaman wrote:Just got back from seeing WW. THE BEST BEST, superhero movie, period! Not talking DC, or Marvel, I am I am talking any company, Studio, franchise, anything.


Nope. Not better than MegaMind. Not even close.
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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby Monker » Mon Jun 05, 2017 10:16 am

verslibre wrote:^NICE!

Time for DC to rev it up with their other babes. We've got Batgirl and Gotham City Sirens happening. Mera will kick some ass in JL and Aquaman. We need to see Power Girl (and her suit better have the window cutout), Zatanna, Donna Troy, Starfire and Huntress.

And MORE Katana! We didn't get nearly enough of her in Suicide Squad.


Don't forget the Wonder Twins. Have to get those 1 1/2 girls in there somewhere.
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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby Monker » Mon Jun 05, 2017 10:46 am

When I look at Box Office Mojo, GotG2 has 106 million international weekend debut. Domestic was 146million. That is 252million total for their international debut. WW has 100million domestic and 122million foreign....not even close.

To me it looks like they are fudging with the numbers. WW did well...no need to go and exaggerate like this.

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Wonder Woman's 2.58x weekend multiplier is the best Fri-Sun multiplier for a DC Comics superhero movie that didn't open on a Wednesday. It earned just 11% of its weekend total from Thursday previews.

The overall international debut outperformed the likes of Thor, Thor: The Dark World, the first two Iron Man movies, both Guardians of the Galaxy movies, Doctor Strange, the first two Captain America movies, Man of Steel and Ant-Man. Wonder Woman opened about as well as any upper-tier male-driven superhero movie of note over the last few years.
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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby Monker » Mon Jun 05, 2017 11:01 am

Ok, I'll write my thoughts on WW...

I'd say it is the best DC movie since MoS. There are times I think it tries too hard to present this feminist viewpoint...but at least it doesn't dominate the movie. There is one scene in the first half that was forgettable that I forgot what it was. The entire dressing scene I could do without. I could also do without the WW version of "Do you have a penis?" I still feel the 300 style slow motion is annoying. Yes, GotG and other movies use slow motion, too. But, it's not that slow motion, use a "bullet time" affect and back to normal speed that is incredibly dated. The first young child scenes were also slightly annoying as the young Dianna did not seem very believable to me.

But, they stuck to the story and did what they needed to do to make the story work. Because of that it is a good movie. There is no sidetracking into threads of future movies or flashing forward or back to make unnecessary points. there is no "Martha" scene. The Aries thing was pretty obvious where they were going, but that's OK.

So, for me, it is pretty much like MoS, there are a few things that I didn't like but I still felt it was a movie worth seeing. I think the reaction in this forum is WAY over exaggerated...but I expected that.
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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD

Postby Monker » Mon Jun 05, 2017 11:05 am

Interesting, her face looks a bit fat here. She must have gained some weight, or maybe is pregnant.

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