'Wonder Woman 1984'

70 years after having fought in World War I, Diana Prince, Wonder Woman, finds herself fighting crime in the United States. When a businessman named Maxwell Lord begins granting unlimited wishes, Wonder Woman must stop him before the consequences are irreversible. 

We have talked a lot about this, the year has been terrible for the cinema, most of the super productions have been moved to next year, very few, as is the case of Wonder Woman 1984, decided to stay in the cinema. A risky decision, even dangerous, for a reason will also be released on HBO Max where it is available, however director Patty Jenkins insisted that the best way to see the film is on a movie screen. The thing is, is it worth it? 

It's worth every second. Something that director Patty Jenkins made very clear to us in the first installment is that love would be the force that would drive this franchise, however it is not only about love within the story, but also about love in making it. We already know that many movies are produced in Hollywood, that although enjoyable, the coldness with which they are made is noticeable, this is what separates Wonder Woman 1984 from the rest. 

From its first minutes it is clear that Jenkins has put an extraordinary effort, there is a commitment to the project, to do things as best as possible, but always with love, it is a very personal task for the filmmaker. It shows in every aspect of the film, from the visual finish, Jenkins decided to shoot on celluloid, which results in a dazzling environment of saturated colors that stand out for the good use of the eighties aesthetic without profiting from nostalgia. 

The action sequences are simple, but they fulfill their function of being exciting, although they are made with many special effects, these are mostly well done. The experience is enriched thanks to the sound and original music of Hans Zimmer, in one of his best scores in recent years.

Apart from Jenkins in the direction, those who are very fond of the film are the actors. Starting with Gal Gadot, her portrayal of Diana has improved over time, previously relying more on her charisma, however in 1984 he has the opportunity to fully explore Diana's emotions. It's gotten to a point where there's no longer any distinction between her and her character, Gadot is Wonder Woman, there's no more of her. Chris Pine returns as Steve Trevor, his appearance is totally justified and carries a great sentimental burden that only Pine could bear. In their scenes together they shine for their dynamics, both as a sentimental couple and as a team. 

One of the greatest successes of the film is the villains, Jenkins spends a lot of time developing them so that they have well-founded reasons that justify his actions. Both Kristen Wiig playing Barbara Minerva or the Cheetah, and Pedro Pascal in the role of Max Lord, use their charisma to become endearing characters and then use their dramatic skills to mark the transformation of their characters. Thus both become worthy opponents of Diana and steal every scene in which they appear. 

Wonder Woman 1984, as its name says, is set in the year 84, before I had already mentioned that this is not due to a mere aesthetic whim, but rather it is a time when consumerism was at its peak and international tensions too . Jenkins uses this context to present us with a fable about selfishness and greed, in which as much as he falls into darkness, he ends on a hopeful note. In the end he offers us a much-needed breath of relief in these very difficult times. 

Of course, going to the cinema is a risk and it is a decision of each person, and yes, perhaps it is the best way to see the film, but at this point that no longer matters. Whether you see it in a movie theater or in your living room, chances are you'll enjoy the light-hearted, funny, wacky and emotional spectacle that is Wonder Woman 1984.