You’ll suspend disbelief for James Bond and all his improbable stunts. You’re perfectly OK with Shang-Chi fighting a dozen men at time when that’s really impossible. So, show some respect for the five petite women in this adrenaline-rush who kick ass like MMA champs. Is it plausible? No. Fun to watch? Yes.
Like The 355 for what it is. Not for what it isn’t. Escape into it and enjoy the performances of five skilled international female actors who bring it.
Entertainment
2 months, 3 weeks
Wonder Woman 1984 or WW84, directed by Patty Jenkins and written by Geoff Johns, Dave Callaham, and Jenkins, takes place roughly 60 years after the events of the first film and follows Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) and her past love Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) as they face off against Max Lord (Pedro Pascal) and Barbara Minerva (Kristen Wiig). The movie highlights how absolute power can corrupt oneself, the importance of earning one’s dreams instead of taking shortcuts to achieve them, and letting go of things that can’t be brought back while being a globe-trotting, actioner. And although the spotlight should be on the titular superhero, it’s rightfully stolen by Pascal’s committed performance.