‘Wonder Woman’ is Similar to ‘Captain America’ and ‘Mulan’

Gal Gadot reprising her role as Diana of Themyscira in 'Wonder Woman'. Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures.

When I watched Wonder Woman back in 2017, I was probably looking for a cool summer movie to watch at the time. Now that I've seen some behind-the-scenes footage, I appreciate it better.

When I watched the DVD, I thought Gal Gadot's reprisal of Diana of Themyscira was like watching 'Captain America' and 'Mulan'. Her intense training also reminded me of Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow. And it was funny watching her struggle to blend in with humans with help from Steve Trevor, played by Chris Pine. 

Chris Pine as Steve Trevor from 'Wonder Woman.' Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures.

But now, I get that this film was not just made to fill a Warner Bros./DC quota. It was and still is important to augment the "wonder" that is Wonder Woman. From director Patty Jenkins trying to stay true to the original character's iconic story to fulfilling her own ambitions to the set design to the costumes to VFX to different filming locations, it truly was a lot of work to display the power of Wonder Woman, and it was well-executed.

Similarities to other films aside, the other great part of the movie was Diana was a beacon in an otherwise troubled world. Whereas some people were sexist or cautious about battlefields during the times, she's more uninhibited in that she will walk straight into the danger if it means no man, woman, or child has to suffer in war, whether that war was caused by Ares, played by David Thewlis, or men who just don't want to be peaceful. But going back to the sexist discussion, it was no skin off her nose if some men objectified her and didn't want to see her as an equal. She shut them up by staying true to her calling and proving she could knock down gunfire with powerful bracelets and more in her array of weaponry.

Like Superman and so many people before and after her, Wonder Woman brought hope to people as the world was suffering in war. Beyond that, she proved that women can do just as well, if not better, than men in belonging on this planet.

'Wonder Woman' director Patty Jenkins behind the scenes. Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures.

As for the crew, I appreciate all their dedication to filming, contrasting the color palettes, and trying to bring more life to a groundbreaking comic book superhero. For example, including blue smoke in Diana's running in No Man's Land and using classic Greek mythos about an eagle with Wonder Woman's emblem and tiara were examples of showing how fierce Diana was when she put her mind to it. Whether we'll see Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman again in the new DC Universe remains to be seen.

Meanwhile, DVD or not, I challenge you all to watch some behind-the-scenes videos of your favorite movies. You might see more reason to enjoy it. Thank you.