Think about the origins of superhero movies? The prototype is probably James Bond, the famous 007, and then Superman, Batman...
What are the women in superhero movies like?
Mostly sexy (bond girls) who happen to be able to play. Or sexy, just happens to die. Or smart, but without actual combat power (Superman girlfriend Louise). If you can't cater to male aesthetics, you must completely weaken the presence of women.
To make matters worse, these girls appear in the movie as "exceptions". Bond Girl's message: Women shouldn't be capable of fighting (unless you're special enough to be a Bond Girl.) Louise's message: Ordinary girls are cowards and stupid (Louise is the exception to be superhuman girlfriend). Such a seemingly unique role has weakened the existence of women in reverse: women are second sex and weak. Only the best women can barely fit in the same frame as the men, to drive a plot (and often die for no apparent reason).
As soon as the Amazon woman appeared, she slapped all the men present several times. They are strong, powerful, and physically more like a combination of athlete and dancer. No one weak Liu Fufeng caters to male aesthetics. They don't need advice from others, they don't need any dark past. Their power is for granted. Everyone has it.
The simple truth is that superhero movies take decades to write: of course people can be powerful, they can fight, they can be incredibly powerful, whether they are men or women.
Wonder Woman's transcendence is precisely because she is not that special except for being a princess. Before the awakening of the godhead, her fighting power came from training, from the immersion of the Amazon female generals and the female warriors of the whole island. For a woman, she has real, absolute freedom. The battle she chose was the most normal way. Instead of fighting, it was a special treatment given by her mother.
Therefore, the movie has already exploded in the setting.
How Wonder Woman's awakening process is like every girl finds herself. Innocence at the beginning (childhood) -> misfit, confusion and anger when entering the new world (eg post-school age, who didn't wear missing clothes, say missing words, did wrong but right actions?) -> find something to believe in , find yourself. She is not afraid. So she is indeed unique, but before she is unique, she is a completely free, self-liberating woman, like every Amazonian female warrior.
Finally, I want to talk about Chris Pine in this movie, who completely fulfilled the role of the heroine. At the same time liberate men from beating. He is smart, sensitive, sincere and kind (unlike the setting of many superhero heroines), and can give Wonder Woman encouragement and support at critical moments.
Men can also win without relying on absolute force or dark tactics.
In addition, he was arranged for a bathing scene within 20 minutes of his appearance, which completely established his character attributes of being both rigid and soft. The female director is very particular about the angle of light, outlines the beautiful body lines, and makes Chris full of masculine charm and eroticism. In particular, it is worth mentioning the close-up of the face. The most beautiful part of Chris's body is probably those eyes. In the close-up, his eyelashes are stained with splashes, and his eyes are as blue as stars.
He is proud of Wonder Woman. One reason is that she can save him by jumping into the water and swimming like a mermaid. Men can show weakness too, that's not a big deal, it's even good. Because we each perform our duties, I save today, you save the world.
He had absolute respect for her from start to finish. It is reflected from three aspects: respect for women's space (I can't sleep with you if I don't get married), tolerance for her independent thinking (what are Ares, but since you said it, I won't laugh at you); absolutely Don't force it (if you don't go with me, I will persuade you, if you don't agree, I can only go by myself).
I wish all girls had time to see a movie like this. Whether it's 14 or 40, it's never too late to break free from control and seek freedom.
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