Superhero stories are a major trend in Hollywood right
now. On television, superheroes dominate The CW with The Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, and Legends of Tomorrow. Netflix released a few originals with
superhero protagonists such as Luke Cage
and Jessica Jones. In the film
industry, everywhere you look a new superhero movie is ready to be the next big
blockbuster. Whether it’s from the Marvel or the DC universe, superheroes are
the hot new trend.
At the start of the summer, a new superhero was
introduced to the big screen: Wonder Woman. Though Wonder Woman has been around for about 75 years, she is new to Hollywood. The Wonder
Woman film has been considered a huge success and it’s all for a good
reason. I’ve listed below the top 5 reasons why everyone should go see Wonder Woman.
- It has a female protagonist, who is a superhero! This is such a rare occurrence in Hollywood that I had to include it on my list.
- Patty Jenkins, the director, just became the most successful female to direct a live-action film in Hollywood. This is huge for the industry and goes to show that women can make successful films when given the chance.
- Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman), gives a stellar performance. Her character, Diana is well developed, strong, and relatable to anyone, not just women.
- It has a 92% rating on RottenTomatoes.
- Lastly, the film talks about important, larger issues in the world without sounding preachy.
Wonder Woman is
a movie that will, hopefully, serve as the start to the inclusion of more
diversity and representation in Hollywood. I know it’s an ambitious thought,
but I have hope. If you haven’t seen the movie yet, you should! Even if you
simply go to watch the stunning cinematography, it is worth it.
