Does Warner Bros. finally have a hit on their hands as far as DC Extended Universe movies go? It certainly seems that way. While full reviews for Wonder Woman are still under embargo, and will be for a few more weeks, the social media reactions are starting to pour in and it’s almost unanimous: the critics absolutely love it. Though it’s far from a perfect film, it sounds like Patty Jenkins’ blockbuster is a huge hit and also the burgeoning cinematic universe’s best effort to date.
As you’ll see down below, most are in agreement that the Gal Gadot-led flick is a winner, with much praise being showered upon the film’s optimistic and hopeful tone, the chemistry between Gadot and co-star Chris Pine, the humor and more. All in all, it looks like it’s a definite winner and at the very least, it’s shaping up to be a whole lot better than both Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad. Of course, we’ll have to wait until the full reviews roll in until we can say that for sure, but the signs are certainly promising.
That being said, it’s important to caution that these reactions are coming from a very small group of critics who the studio chose to see Wonder Woman early and who have very close relationships with the folks over at Warner Bros. With that in mind, it’s highly unlikely that any of them would come out and bash the movie over social media. That’s not to say they’re being disingenuous, but just note that these opinions only represent a small portion of critics and an even smaller portion of the general population, so don’t go celebrating just yet.
Still, it’s hard not to be excited about what these reactions are saying and with just a few weeks to go now until Wonder Woman bursts into theatres, we’ll know soon enough if the critics are right.
#WonderWoman is the easily the best DCEU movie so far. It's got heart and a love of heroes. Pine and Gadot are charming beyond measure.
— Haleigh Foutch (@HaleighFoutch) May 19, 2017
It def has some problems and withers a bit in the 3rd act, but there's no doubt I'll be seeing it again.
— Haleigh Foutch (@HaleighFoutch) May 19, 2017
#WonderWoman is exactly the hero we need to see right now and Pine reminds why he's the best Chris.
— Haleigh Foutch (@HaleighFoutch) May 19, 2017
One last thing. For the record, I like MoS but you can't fuck with how inspiring and exuberant Jenkins allows WW to be.
— Haleigh Foutch (@HaleighFoutch) May 19, 2017
Happy to report 'Wonder Woman' is a blast and @GalGadot is fantastic. Her chemistry with Chris Pine is magnetic. Absolutely recommended. pic.twitter.com/VPW4QW3IhM
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) May 19, 2017
Best part of ‘Wonder Woman’ is the film has really funny parts and an optimistic and heroic protagonist. Great step forward for DC Films. pic.twitter.com/pAwm8j6y34
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) May 19, 2017
Huge props to WB/DC for making the first big budget superhero movie with a female lead. Taken far too long but the drought is over. pic.twitter.com/PVMV8c7wQV
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) May 19, 2017
WONDER WOMAN: Easily my favorite DCEU film. Has the humor and heart the franchise so desperately needs. Gadot and Pine are charming as hell.
— Kate Erbland (@katerbland) May 19, 2017
Loved WONDER WOMAN. She reminds me of Christopher Reeve's Superman: true north superhero w/ no angst or cynicism, which is needed right now.
— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) May 19, 2017
Easily the best of the DCEU. And I liked MAN OF STEEL. It's part CAPTAIN AMERICA: FIRST AVENGER and part "fish out of water" THOR 1.
— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) May 19, 2017
Gadot and Pine have great, funny banter together. The backdrop of WWI is bleak, but the characters never are. I rooted for them.
— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) May 19, 2017
Wonder Woman is the DC movie I've been waiting for. It's exciting, inspiring, funny, and has some truly awe-inspiring action scenes.
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) May 19, 2017
There are certainly some issues, like a mismatched 3rd act, but I'll discuss that in a longer review. Overall though, Wonder Woman rules.
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) May 19, 2017
I loved Wonder Woman. First act's a bit slow, but it's optimistic, emotional, and *gasp* funny. Best DC movie so far.
— Dave Schilling (@dave_schilling) May 19, 2017
The embargo has officially lifted, so here it goes: WONDER WOMAN is, against all odds, pretty damn wondrous.
— Anna Klassen (@AnnaJKlassen) May 19, 2017
#WonderWoman is the best DCEU film so far. The heart of Gal Gadot's Diana powers it, and the shift from mythic into WWI story really works.
— (((Eric Eisenberg))) (@eeisenberg) May 19, 2017
Very pleased to report that #WonderWoman is the best DC movie since THE DARK KNIGHT. I'm already looking forward to seeing it again.
— Silas Lesnick (@silaslesnick) May 19, 2017
WONDER WOMAN is great. My favorite of the recent DC movies. It's fierce, funny, well-written and badass. @GalGadot owns it. Her lasso FTW pic.twitter.com/rQ0ufZxWXP
— ErikDavis (@ErikDavis) May 19, 2017
#WonderWoman is hands down the best DCEU Film to date! Film is SO GOOD. I absolutely loved it! Bravo @PattyJenks @GalGadot @GeoffJohns ??⚔️
— Umberto Gonzalez (@elmayimbe) May 19, 2017
