No Man’s Land – Wonder Woman
Logan is superb, but of all 2017’s superhero movies, the one that had the biggest impact on the world at large has to be Wonder Woman. The DCEU’s first major success became a calling card for a growing need for more women in front of and behind the camera. And the one scene that defines the film’s impact better than any other is the instantly iconic “No Man’s Land” sequence.
It just works on so many levels. On the surface, it’s our first time that we see Diana in her Wonder Woman outfit and really letting loose with her abilities. It’s also representative of the Amazonian princess finally proving to herself and others what she can do. And that cello theme on the soundtrack just makes the whole thing punch-the-air awesome.
The scene is also exquisitely shot by director Patty Jenkins, with Diana’s bold armour contrasting beautifully with the drab scenes of war around her. It’s exciting, it’s technically-impressive and it’s empowering. In short, the scene symbolizes Wonder Woman herself – she’s a beacon of hope fighting back against the evil and darkness of man.
