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David McK (3576 KP) rated Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) in Movies

Jan 3, 2021 (Updated Jul 9, 2024)  
Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
2020 | Adventure, Fantasy
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As I write this in early 2021, 'Wonder Woman' is considered to be the best of the DC Extended Universe movies (closely followed by 'Shazam!' and 'Aquaman')

Wonder Woman 1984, in contract, is currently ranked as the worst on IMDB.

While it's definitely not a patch on the original, I'm not sure it's all that bad: sure, it is hard to get past the seeming lack of concern Diana Prince aka Wonder Woman has for (mild spoiler alert!) the body/soul/whatever of the man the returning Steve Trevor has (think Quantum Leap style) while it definitely follows into the old 'Superhero loses/gives up their powers' trope a la Superman 2 or Spider-Man 2, and I still don't understand how a World War One pilot can climb into the cockpit of a jet and fly it with nary a problem ...

Having said that, set your expectations accordingly (Superman 3 level, maybe), and it's an enjoyable enough
  
Supergirl  - Season 2
Supergirl - Season 2
2016 | Sci-Fi
Chyler Leigh (1 more)
Katie McGrath
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It was great to see the introduction of both Superman and of the Luthors. Although, Supergril has some great action scenes and character arcs (Alex Danvers having a great storyline) there was a lack of character development for many of the characters and underutilized many of their actors (David Hardwood/J’onn Jonzz) while other characters were given more screen time than necessary (Mon-El). Overall it is a fun show to watch
  
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Rachael (2 KP) rated Aquaman (2018) in Movies

Jan 30, 2019  
Aquaman (2018)
Aquaman (2018)
2018 | Action, Sci-Fi
Out of all the DC movies they've come out with, I will agree that this is the best. That being said, I feel like every movie they come out with, they try to make the next character stronger than the last. In my understanding, Aquaman was never that strong of a character. Superman and Batman were always the two ring leaders. I felt Aquaman was too much and too powerful. The movie needed some toning down I guess.
  
Brightburn (2019)
Brightburn (2019)
2019 | Horror
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Pretty interesting concept. A "Superman-esque" child realizes his powers as his past and future seem to be crumbling around him. His loving parents (especially Mom-Elizabeth Banks) try to help him adjust to his new normal only to find themselves fighting for their own survival. Well casted entry into a new genre - Superhero Horror. It will be interesting to see if this type of film gets moved forward or if it was a flash in the pan.
  
The Iron Giant (1999)
The Iron Giant (1999)
1999 | Animation, Family, Sci-Fi

"The Iron Giant is the movie that makes me cry the hardest. It’s just the best movie. It’s so good. It was sort of my test movie with girls — which is gross — but I would show it to them, and if they didn’t love it, I was like, “Alright, there’s something wrong with you.” The ending is great, when he says “Superman” is great, “I am not a gun.” I mean, so many moving moments. It’s just perfect."

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Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
1997 | Action, Drama, Mystery
AKA the one with the Rupert Murdoch style villain, the remote control car and Michelle Yeoh.

Pierce Brosnan's second outing as special agent 007 James Bond, this is decidedly a lighter affair than the previous (Goldeneye), with Bond investigating a media mogul who always seems to be ahead of his competition in reporting the news.

It's also the one with a pre-Desperate Housewives/post Lois and Superman Teri Hatcher, and with Michelle Yeoh as the main Bond Girl.