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The trailer of the much-awaited movie @WonderWomanFilm dropped earlier this week & has ignited the curiosity of fans across the globe. The action packed preview has @GalGadot returning as Wonder Woman, with Chris Pine as her love interest.
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What's interesting about the plot line is the return of some powerful female characters, who were a part of the 2017 Wonder Woman. The all - woman army in the land of Themyscira led ably by their Amazonian queen and Wonder Woman's mother Hippolyta ...
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.. and Hippolyta’s sister & Amazon army general, Antiope. They broke the stereotype in the first installment of the movie by not only exhibiting some scintillating action sequences, but also by portraying a strong sisterhood that is generally scoffed at in popular cinema.
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There is also a new villain as well, again a female character called Cheetah (The bride of Urzkartaga) being played by Kristen Wiig. Cheetah has been molded into something of a mirror of Wonder Woman’s drive and origins.
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She is also a woman who endowed with godly power, but where Diana derives her powers from gods who she loves & respects, Cheetah sought power for selfish reasons. Like most negative characters of DC comics, Cheetah is portrayed as a villain who is both dangerous & tragic.
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Patty Jenkins returns to direct the film, that features Wonder Woman in a brand new avatar and outfit.
With a female main lead, main villain and female director as well, this film may well be on track to break stereotypes in more ways than one -
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With a female main lead, main villain and female director as well, this film may well be on track to break stereotypes in more ways than one -
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... a move about women who fight for what they believe in. It demolishes the stereotype that only men can be superheroes & women are in need to be protected or rescued or just romantic accompaniments to the main characters.
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It continues to turn sexist Hollywood conventions on their head and has brought female empowerment to the big screen.
We're really looking forward to this one! What do you think?
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We're really looking forward to this one! What do you think?
This post is brought to you by @NamrataSadhvani.
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