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2017
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Wonder Woman 1984
Representation Score
8.6/10
Excellent
2020
PG-13Director
Patty Jenkins
Runtime
151 minutes
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Wonder Woman 1984 succeeds as a progressive genre piece by centering female authority and challenging traditional heroic clichés. The narrative structure emphasizes Diana Prince's role, enabling her to navigate and disrupt male-dominated political landscapes of the 1980s. While the film excels in gender representation and offers a sophisticated critique of capitalist greed, it lacks depth in other areas. The absence of LGBTQ+ identities and nuanced disability representation prevents a higher overall score. Ultimately, the film is a study of moral relativism and systemic corruption. It uses its setting to challenge the integrity of traditional Western power structures and the temptations of unchecked wealth.
Category Breakdown
Does Wonder Woman 1984 have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film follows a traditional structure that assumes everyone is straight. It doesn't include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or same-sex relationships as key plot points.
How does Wonder Woman 1984 portray gender?
Diana Prince is the main driver of change, overshadowing male-dominated structures. The film passes the Bechdel test, showing women in high-stakes roles with meaningful conversations.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Wonder Woman 1984?
A diverse cast gives the film a global feel. However, the central power dynamics still focus mainly on Western geopolitical interests.
How does Wonder Woman 1984 represent religion and culture?
The story criticizes 1980s consumerism and capitalist greed through characters like Maxwell Lord. It explores the dangers of materialist values using the Dreamstone.
Does Wonder Woman 1984 include disability representation?
The story focuses on superhuman transformations rather than the lived experiences of disability. There is no detailed portrayal of visible or invisible disabilities influencing the plot.
Present on Screen
- Strong challenge to gender hierarchies by centering female authority.
- Sophisticated critique of 1980s consumerism and capitalist greed.
- Diverse international ensemble providing a globalized perspective.
Limited or Absent
- Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
- Minimal focus on the lived experiences of disability.
- Central power dynamics remain heavily focused on Western interests.
Official Synopsis
A botched store robbery places Wonder Woman in a global battle against a powerful and mysterious ancient force that puts her powers in jeopardy.
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