Steve Stops The War – Wonder Woman
Yes, as has been much discussed by now, Wonder Woman was hampered somewhat by its messy third act, which resorted to that old boring chestnut of the hero(ine) fighting against some dull CGI monstrosity – or, in this case, a God of War with a bizarre and distracting handlebar moustache.
However, let’s not forget that it features a genuinely moving sequence that underpins the emotional arc of the movie – Steve Trevor’s heroic sacrifice as he flies off in a plane full of Dr. Poison’s gas. The farewell scene between Diana and Steve is cleverly played, so we get the silent version first with his dialogue coming to light later on.
Sure, it’s more than a little similar to the climax of Captain America: The First Avenger, but by the looks of things, Steve Trevor – unlike Steve Rogers – actually is dead, so it packs more of a gut punch. Gal Gadot and Chris Pine’s chemistry was through the roof, too, so the heartbreaking, abrupt ending to their romance really hit home.
