ODEON Magazine Jun 2017 | Page 23

onder trademar Woman’s k golden lasso forces an yo it ensnares ne to te the truth. ll In the immortal words of Miley, it’s all about the climb! Watch the trailer Wonder Woman TBC “If no one else will defend the world, then I must...” DIRECTOR Patty Jenkins STARRING Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright, David Thewlis ‘The future of justice begins with her...’ After what seems like an unfeasibly long wait, the Wonder Woman movie is finally here and we’re thrilled to report that it’s everything we hoped for and more. Much, much more... Both likeable and kick-ass, Gal Gadot is simply superb in the role of the Goddess of Truth, while Chris Pine offers sterling support as earnest fighter pilot – and comic-book favourite – Steve Trevor. Set at the height of the First World War, the plot sees Trevor crashing his plane into the ocean, before being rescued FIERCE CREATURE 1 JUN Gal Gadot was cast in the iconic role of Wonder Woman after wowing director Zach Snyder during the audition process for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (in which the Goddess of Truth makes an extended cameo). “The thing with Gal is that she’s strong, she’s beautiful, and she’s a kind person, which is interesting, but fierce at the same time,” Snyder revealed. by an armour-clad warrior princess. When he awakes, he finds himself on the island of Themyscira, a mystical paradise populated by an all- female tribe. Trevor tells the women about the Great War raging around the world and his rescuer, Diana, offers her assistance – little realising the life-changing adventure that awaits. Of course, no comic- book movie would be complete without a nefarious villain or two and the film has a cracking pair of baddies in the form of David Thewlis’ Ares, the God of War, and Elena Anaya’s sinister Doctor Poison. Boo hiss! Did we mention that the lasso of truth also makes an appearance? No? Well, it does – and it’s a thing of wonder. odeon.co.uk 23 Did You Know? W