Movies & TV Shows
Wonder Woman Movie Review: The DCEU’s First Hit
*Disclaimer! No spoilers until the end. I will warn you when they come*
Wonder Woman is easily the best movie in the DCEU, but that isn’t saying much. Is it a good movie? Most certainly. Is it as good as most of the critics are raving about, with a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes as of right now? Not quite.
Wonder Woman is the story of an Amazon princess named Diana who comes across an American fighter pilot named Steve Trevor and learns of a terrible war raging across Europe. She leaves her home with Steve to fight in World War I and bring peace to mankind. She makes some friends along the way all the while learning to assimilate to the strange new cultures she is exposed to.
Starting with what went well in this film, Chris Pine stole the show as Steve Trevor. In an interview, he cited Harrison Ford’s Han Solo as inspiration in the role and it shows. His charisma, wit, and chemistry with Gal Gadot made every moment with that character memorable. As for Gal Gadot herself, if you still don’t like her as Wonder Woman at this point, then I don’t know what will cause you to. Gal Gadot brought an energy, warmth, and strength to Wonder Woman that hasn’t been seen before in the character’s live action portrayals. It’s a very different interpretation of Wonder Woman, but I mean that in a much better way than I do with Superman in this film series. The banter between Diana and Steve was the highlight of the film, making the first two acts quite memorable and entertaining.
The setting was very intriguing as well. I got a bit of a Captain America: The First Avenger vibe from the World War superhero perspective, but World War I was an entirely different animal than World War II. History buffs will love the artistic, spoken, and visual interpretation of the era as well as the many references to the specific time during the war the film takes place in without outright saying it. The blending of CGI with actual physical structures was seamless and it was almost impossible to tell that the infrastructure was all fake besides just using common sense. The outstanding costume design also helped with this feeling.
Wonder Woman is not perfect, however. While I appreciate the attempt to make all of the Amazons have the same accent as Gal Gadot for continuity purposes, many of them were pretty awful at it and distracting at times. Especially considering the first 15 minutes or so are entirely focused on the Amazons, Chris Pine showing up and talking comfortably like he normally does was a breath of fresh air. I also feel like most of the budget went towards making Themyscira and 1910s London look as beautiful/realistic as possible and caused some of the later CGI to not look that great. There are some fight scenes with Wonder Woman sliding around that look really fake and took me out of the movie to an extent, especially in the third act.
**Spoilers ahead! Read at your discretion**
The plot was also very predictable. I saw from a mile away that the German officer Ludendorff wasn’t actually Ares. The fact that he needed man-made medication to use his “powers” showed he couldn’t be a god. He was also defeated way too easily to be Ares. When Ares did show up, I was expecting actor David Thewlis to come round the corner any second and when he did, I was just glad we got the reveal out of the way. Even despite how awesome they made his armor look, all I could see under that mask was a more-heavily mustachioed Professor Lupin from Harry Potter. I was pulled out of the movie the entire third act for these two reasons especially and just when I thought I would get back in, Wonder Woman has an insanely cheesy speech about love and an easy victory that killed it for me.
Despite its flaws, Wonder Woman is a great film and I highly encourage everyone to go see it and support it. DC finally stepped up their game with non-Batman films.
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Gaming
Sony is reportedly engaged in discussions to form a partnership for a potential bid on Paramount
There hasn’t been much buzz lately about any new acquisitions in the world of video game intellectual property. According to a recent report, Sony is currently engaged in discussions with a well-funded partner to potentially acquire the renowned film studio Paramount, along with all the exciting possibilities that come with such a merger.
As reported in the New York Times (thanks, ResetEra), Sony Picture Entertainment is reportedly in discussions with Apollo Global Management, an investment firm, as per two sources familiar with the matter. In the past, Apollo had made an offer to acquire Paramount for a minimum of $26 billion, but their bid was ultimately turned down.
The terms of the joint bid are currently under discussion, and there is a chance that the two parties may decide against making a formal offer. Unnamed sources have revealed that Paramount is currently in exclusive discussions with Skydance, preventing any official offer from being made at this time. Investor opposition to the recent deal that Skydance brought seems to have been significant.
Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Management, an investment firm, have been in discussions about teaming up for a joint bid to acquire Paramount, people familiar with the situation said Thursday. https://t.co/qN86H4y7Va
— The New York Times (@nytimes) April 18, 2024
The potential impact of such an acquisition is immense. First and foremost, it would introduce adaptations of Sonic and Halo into the expanding media empire of the PlayStation platform holder. Following the announcement, Paramount’s stock experienced a significant 11% surge in after-hours trading.
What are your thoughts on the news? Is there a possibility of Sony acquiring Paramount? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Geek Culture
Fallout Season 2 has been confirmed as the show continues to captivate audiences, making it one of Amazon’s most-watched series
Amazon has just made the exciting announcement that a second season of the highly acclaimed Fallout TV adaptation is in the works. Fans can look forward to another thrilling installment of the series, which will be exclusively available on the Amazon Prime streaming service. Confirmation has arrived regarding the second batch of episodes for the series, following the acquisition of $25 million in Californian tax credits.
In just four days after its release, Fallout has already captivated audiences, quickly becoming one of Amazon Prime’s most-watched TV shows of all time. It has garnered immense popularity, rivaling even the acclaimed season of The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power.
Wouldn't want to keep you on the edge of your seat, now, would we?
See you back in the Wasteland for SEASON 2. pic.twitter.com/ULs6DEPHDW
— FALLOUT⚡️ (@falloutonprime) April 18, 2024
The Fallout TV show has caused a massive surge in sales for the newer games, resulting in a staggering 7,500% increase in purchases of Fallout 4 in Europe. Fallout 76, Fallout 3, and Fallout: New Vegas were also among the top 10 best-selling games across the continent last week. Next week, the highly anticipated PS5 version of Fallout 4 will be released, offering players an enhanced visual experience with new graphical modes. Additionally, players can look forward to exciting new content from the Creation Club.
Considering the potential for character development and narrative arcs, it would be intriguing to see where season two takes Lucy, Maximus, and The Ghoul. Without revealing any spoilers, it’s exciting to speculate on the possible directions their stories could go. We would greatly appreciate your feedback in the comments section.
Gaming
The cast of the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film has added an exciting new addition with the inclusion of Shadow, who will be voiced by the talented Keanu Reeves
After a long wait, it appears that the search for a capable Hollywood actor to bring the brooding Shadow the Hedgehog to life has come to an end. Keanu Reeves, a renowned actor known for his iconic roles in film franchises such as The Matrix and John Wick, as well as his involvement in the highly anticipated game Cyberpunk 2077, has officially been cast for the role.
Speculation has been running wild lately, but The Hollywood Reporter has officially confirmed the casting, citing reliable sources in the know. News of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 being showcased at Cinemacon has quickly spread. Reeves is sure to bring his own special touch to the role, but it’s uncertain how well he will mesh with the mustachioed Dr. Robotnik, as Jim Carrey is set to reprise the character.
What are your thoughts on Keanu Reeves being cast as Shadow the Hedgehog in Sonic the Hedgehog 3? Please avoid sharing fan art in the comments section below.
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