Wonder Woman
| 2017Directed by: Patty Jenkins
Main Plot
"Wonder Woman," directed by Patty Jenkins, is a superhero film that delves into the origin story of Diana Prince, an Amazonian princess with extraordinary abilities. Raised on the secluded island of Themyscira, Diana grows up in a sheltered environment among a race of warrior women created by the gods of Olympus. Her life takes a dramatic turn when an American pilot, Steve Trevor, crash-lands on the island. Through him, Diana learns of the ongoing World War I raging in the outside world. Believing that the war is influenced by Ares, the god of war, whom she thinks is responsible for corrupting humanity, Diana decides to leave her home for the first time. She hopes to track down Ares and put an end to the conflict. As she ventures into the human world, she discovers her full powers and true destiny, confronting various challenges and evolving into Wonder Woman. The film combines elements of Greek mythology with early 20th-century history, exploring themes of heroism, humanity, and the impact of war.
Characters
- Gal Gadot plays Diana Prince, an Amazonian warrior princess who leaves her island to stop a global conflict and promote peace during World War I.
- Chris Pine plays Steve Trevor, an American pilot and spy who becomes Diana's ally and love interest, guiding her through World War I.
- Robin Wright plays Antiope, the aunt of Diana (Wonder Woman) and a skilled Amazonian warrior who trains her to fight and embrace her true powers.
Ending Explained
In the climactic conclusion of "Wonder Woman," directed by Patty Jenkins, Diana Prince (Wonder Woman) confronts the true antagonist of the film, Ares, the god of war, who she discovers is disguised as Sir Patrick Morgan, a high-ranking official in the British war council. Ares attempts to convince Diana that humans are inherently corrupt and deserve destruction, but Diana, despite her disillusionment with the many horrors she has witnessed, ultimately rejects his cynical view. The final battle between Diana and Ares takes place at a military airfield in Belgium. Ares harnesses his full power, manipulating the environment and using metal and fire against Diana. Initially overwhelmed, Diana's resolve is fortified after Steve Trevor, her love interest, sacrifices himself by detonating a plane loaded with deadly gas to save lives, showing Diana the selfless potential of humanity. Empowered by her realization that love is the key to overcoming hatred, Diana taps into her true powers. She manages to harness lightning and uses it to defeat Ares, thereby ending the war. The film concludes with Diana reflecting on her experiences and reaffirming her commitment to protect humanity, inspired by her belief in love as a transformative power. This ending underscores the core theme of the movie: that love and belief in the good in people can triumph over evil.