When news broke that Gal Gadot would be the next Wonder Woman in the DCEU, I was very skeptical, mostly because I had no idea who she was and had only seen one not-so-flattering picture of her from the Fast and Furious movies, which I never watched. But despite the actress’s rather tone-deaf comments on…
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Things I Like: Amanda Waller (DCEU)
Amanda Waller is one of the more distinctive presences in the DC Extended Universe. She occupies an unusual space, neither the stereotypical villain nor hero, possessing no powers whatsoever but making up for it entirely through intelligence, political reach, and an absolute willingness to do whatever she determines is necessary. Her two most prominent appearances…
Things I Like: Harley Quinn (DCEU)
There is plenty to criticize about the DC Extended Universe, but one point where almost everyone agrees is that Margot Robbie did an exceptional job as Harley Quinn. The character first came to life in the Batman animated series, and the performance there was strong enough to earn her a permanent place in official Batman…
Things I Hate: Bruce Wayne/Batman (DCEU)
When it comes to DC Comics, Batman is probably the top favorite superhero for a large portion of the fanbase, depending on how you measure it. But the DC Extended Universe fumbled the character in ways that made it hard not to think about how well Christian Bale and Christopher Nolan had done with The…
Things I Like: Clark Kent/Superman (DCEU)
Superman has always been one of DC Comics’ most powerful and beloved characters, really only sharing the top tier with Batman among male fans, while a significant portion of female fans tend to direct their loyalty toward Wonder Woman instead. Henry Cavill did a genuinely impressive job carrying the role, even if the broader handling…