Wonder Woman 1984
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Wonder Woman 1984 is a superhero action-adventure film set in the vibrant, consumer-driven era of the 1980s. The story follows Diana Prince, also known as Wonder Woman, as she works as an archaeologist at the Smithsonian while secretly saving lives. Her lonely existence is complicated by the discovery of a mysterious ancient artifact, the Dreamstone, which grants wishes but demands a terrible price. As Diana navigates the return of her lost love, Steve Trevor, and battles two formidable new foes, Maxwell Lord and the Cheetah, she must confront the dangers of unchecked desire and the importance of truth. The film, a sequel to 2017's Wonder Woman, targets an audience of older children and adults, offering an exhilarating narrative with themes of love, truth, kindness, and self-sacrifice. It features a mix of fantasy elements, thrilling action sequences, and a retro 80s aesthetic.
Things to Consider
Violence
The movie contains frequent action violence typical of the superhero genre, including fights, gun usage, and peril to characters. Some scenes are notably intense, featuring brutal physical confrontations and depictions of domestic violence, making certain moments disturbing for some viewers.
1. Barbara Minerva, after wishing to be more like Diana, brutally beats a drunken man who attempts to sexually assault her, leaving him bloody and his fate unclear. This scene is described as one of the film's more disturbing moments. 2. Early in the film, during a mall heist, a thief dangles a child over a high railing, placing the child in immediate and intense peril before Wonder Woman intervenes.
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Additional Context
Best For Ages
Wonder Woman 1984 is rated PG-13 by the MPAA and is generally recommended for ages 13 and up. This recommendation is due to sequences of action violence, implied sexual content, some mild profanity, and thematic elements involving greed and pagan mythology. While the film promotes positive values, its intensity in certain scenes and mature themes may not be suitable for younger children.
Good to Know
The film's positive messages emphasize truth, love, kindness, joy, and sacrifice over selfishness and greed. However, parents should be aware of the implied sexual content, intense violence, and pagan worldview, which may require discussion with younger viewers. The runtime of approximately 151-152 minutes may also be long for some children.
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