5 Reasons Why The DCEU Could Still Be Great
It's not gotten off on the right foot, but there is hope on the horizon for DC.
The latest trailer for 2017's Wonder Woman movie has dropped, and the response has beenmostly positive overall. Gal Gadot was among the better-received elements of Batman v Superman, so it makes perfect sense that her solo venture would receive a seal of approval from the DC faithful.
But that doesn't address the huge elephant in the room: the perceived lack of quality in the so-called DC Extended Universe. Now, I am a self-proclaimed fan of Dawn of Justice (and I'm fully aware that that isn't a popular opinion), but Man of Steel and Suicide Squad felt like a chore to sit through.
So why still get excited over films in an already underwhelming franchise?
The answer is simple, they look great. DC are in panic mode right now and it's been proven that we work best when under pressure. If you back someone into a corner then they'll fight for their life to get out of it. This is the predicament that DC finds themselves in, and the future has a glimmer of hope if they can steer the course.
That hope, like most things, can be broken down into a list. Here are 5 reasons why the DCEU could still be great.
5. Wonder Woman Looks Awesome
So we've all seen the latest trailer for Wonder Woman at this point and frankly, it's shaping up to be a damn good film. The marketing hasn't yet put a foot wrong, with a stunning set of posters punctuated by strong, vibrant colours that capture the feeling of a simpler time in comic books dropping with the new trailer.
Gal Gadot's characterisation of the iconic superhero carries weight and strength with a sense of naivety and cynicism towards our world. It's a wonderfully balanced full introduction to Diana Prince.
When you couple this with the fact that it is directed by a woman (Patty Jenkins, no less, director of the Oscar-winning Monster), you can expect a fresh take on female representation within the genre.
Unless Kathryn Bigelow makes a Black Widow movie, then DC are going to have one up on Marvel with the handling of their female characters. This desperately needed diverse talent pool means nothing but good things for DC in the future, which brings me onto my next point.