Wonder Woman
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Wonder Woman is a superhero action-adventure film based on the DC Comics character, serving as an origin story for Diana Prince. Set primarily during World War I, the narrative follows Diana, an Amazonian princess and demigoddess from the secluded island of Themyscira, as she ventures into 'Man's World' with American pilot Steve Trevor. Believing the conflict to be the work of Ares, the Greek god of war, she strives to end the global devastation. The film explores themes of justice, compassion, and female empowerment through Diana's journey of self-discovery and her efforts to understand humanity's capacity for both good and evil. It features intense battle sequences, mythological elements, and a poignant love story.
Things to Consider
Violence
The movie contains frequent and intense sequences of violence, battle, and the horrors of World War I. While explicit gore is generally avoided, the impact of the violence is significant, depicting numerous casualties, injuries, and the use of chemical weapons, which can be disturbing.
The film features extensive battlefield violence, showing soldiers, civilians (including children), and animals with bloody wounds and implied missing limbs during intense combat sequences, such as Diana's charge across 'No Man's Land'. Dr. Maru (Doctor Poison) develops lethal poisonous gases, and one scene depicts a human test subject dying in a gas chamber, followed by the gas being unleashed on a village, causing many people to collapse and die.
Witchcraft & Occult
The narrative is deeply embedded in Greek mythology, presenting a world where gods, goddesses, and demigods are real and influential. Diana herself is a demigoddess, and the primary antagonist is Ares, the Greek god of war, making mythological and supernatural elements central to the plot.
Scary & Intense Content
The film contains several scary and intense sequences, primarily stemming from the brutality of war, the villainous transformations, and the overall threat of destruction. These scenes can be frightening for younger viewers.
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Best For Ages
Wonder Woman (2017) is recommended for ages 13 and up. The MPAA rates it PG-13 for sequences of violence and action, and some suggestive content. Common Sense Media suggests 12+, while Raising Children Network advises parental guidance for under 15 and suitable for over 15, citing violence and frightening scenes. The film's intense depictions of war, mythological themes, and mature romantic elements warrant this recommendation, as younger children may find some content disturbing or challenging to process.
Good to Know
The sequel, Wonder Woman 1984, continues some of these themes. It features intense action but with slightly less blood than the first film. The romantic content includes kissing and implied bedroom scenes. 'Wonder Woman 1984' introduces the mystical 'Dreamstone' which grants wishes with a cost, adding another layer to the magical/occult themes. Both films emphasize themes of truth, courage, compassion, and self-sacrifice.
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