The first hour of director, co-writer Patty Jenkins’
Wonder Woman 1984 is actually pretty good. Then it jumps off a cliff with an ACME screenplay that won’t open and goes kersplat.
Man alive, what a disaster.
Things open winningly enough with a flashback to Diana Prince aka Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) as a child competing against adult Amazons in a kind-of Olympic event that involves archery, horseback riding, an obstacle course, and a Very Important Lesson about truth. Then we flash-forward to the year 1984 where, by day, Adult Diana works as an anthropologist for the Smithsonian and, by night, she mourns the loss of Steve Trevor (Chris Pine), the only man she ever loved.
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Wonder Woman Gal Gadot defends Cleopatra casting after whitewashing controversy
Wonder Woman 1984 star Gal Gadot has finally defended the Cleopatra casting after facing whitewashing controversy from several critics. Check out Gal Gadot s entire interview.
Gal Gadot accepts Critics Choice Awards Honor with inspiring speech
Gal Gadot has once again impressed everyone after her phenomenal performance as Diana Prince in Patty Jenkins Wonder Woman 1983. The acclaimed Israeli star has now used the opportunity to address her plan to play Cleopatra following accusations of whitewashing.
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Cleopatra casting controversy:
Cleopatra is one of the most recognized characters in the last two centuries. Several Broadway, plays, and books have been created in and around this character. So, when it was announced that Cleopatra is again getting the big-screen treatment, fans of the Egyptian queen were very excited.