We thought that critics would be barred from expressing their reactions to Wonder Woman until May 31, but we were most definitely wrong. The social media embargo has already been officially lifted! In contrast to the critics’ reactions to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad, the positive vibes are flowing.
The first batch of non-spoiler Twitter reactions clearly establishes that Wonder Woman has won the critics’ hearts. Many have said that the movie is easily the best DC Extended Universe installment to date, and it includes everything we could have asked for. They’re singing the praises of director Patty Jenkins and the entire cast, singling out Gal Gadot and Chris Pine.
Critics speak highly of the action sequences in the June 2, 2017 release, but the critics seem to be most impressed with the movie’s humor and heart, qualities they felt were missing in previous DCEU installments. One tweet terms the movie "flawless", but others admit that it has a few negligible imperfections. Check out some of the critics' tweets below!
@WonderWomanFilm is everything you want in a #WonderWoman movie & more. It’s the film even DCU critics will love.
"” Mark Hughes (@markhughesfilms) May 19, 2017
#WonderWoman is hands down the best DCEU Film to date! Film is SO GOOD. I absolutely loved it! Bravo @PattyJenks @GalGadot @GeoffJohns ??âš”ï¸
"” Umberto Gonzalez (@elmayimbe) May 19, 2017
WONDER WOMAN is great. My favorite of the recent DC movies. It’s fierce, funny, well-written and badass. @GalGadot owns it. Her lasso FTW pic.twitter.com/rQ0ufZxWXP
"” ErikDavis (@ErikDavis) May 19, 2017
Our own @JimmytotheO has seen #WonderWoman! He calls it “Fantastic! As touching as it is thrilling!” Full review soon! pic.twitter.com/9ZfpiQdV6L
"” JoBlo.com (@joblocom) May 19, 2017
Franchise Fred approves @WonderWomanFilm. Truly inspiring, I got choked up seeing WW triumphantly charge into battle. @GalGadot @PattyJenks
"” Franchise Fred (@FranchiseFred) May 19, 2017
Loved WONDER WOMAN. She reminds me of Christopher Reeve’s Superman: true north superhero w/no angst or cynicism, which is needed right now.
"” Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) May 19, 2017
Easily the best of the DCEU. And I liked MAN OF STEEL. It’s part CAPTAIN AMERICA: FIRST AVENGER and part “fish out of water” THOR 1.
"” Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) May 19, 2017
2. Gal Godot is absolutely phenomenal as #WonderWoman. She KILLS it, just surprisingly good. A truly heroic light DCEU desperately needs.
"” Alisha Grauso (@AlishaGrauso) May 19, 2017
3. Rough parts? Sure. But guys, guys, YOU GUYS! You’ll truly LAUGH. And you’ll walk out, for once, feeling downright inspired by a DC movie.
"” Alisha Grauso (@AlishaGrauso) May 19, 2017
Happy to report Wonder Woman is a blast and @GalGadot is fantastic. Her chemistry with Chris Pine is magnetic. Absolutely recommended. pic.twitter.com/VPW4QW3IhM
"” Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) May 19, 2017
Best part of "˜Wonder Woman' is the film has really funny parts and an optimistic and heroic protagonist. Great step forward for DC Films. pic.twitter.com/pAwm8j6y34
"” Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) May 19, 2017
The embargo has officially lifted, so here it goes: WONDER WOMAN is, against all odds, pretty damn wondrous.
"” Anna Klassen (@AnnaJKlassen) May 19, 2017
Jenkins’ WONDER WOMAN is fearless, brave, sex positive (really!), & rescues the film’s resident damsel, Steve Trevor, from certain death ??
"” Anna Klassen (@AnnaJKlassen) May 19, 2017
#WonderWoman is the 1st film in the DCEU whose fight sequences don’t feel entirely CGI/video game-esque, & that alone is huge accomplishment
"” Anna Klassen (@AnnaJKlassen) May 19, 2017
Was not convinced Gadot could pull it off with her cameo in BATMAN V SUPERMAN, but she fucking nails it in WONDER WOMAN
"” Anna Klassen (@AnnaJKlassen) May 19, 2017
Wonder Woman is the DC movie I’ve been waiting for. It’s exciting, inspiring, funny, and has some truly awe-inspiring action scenes.
"” Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) May 19, 2017
There are certainly some issues, like a mismatched 3rd act, but I’ll discuss that in a longer review. Overall though, Wonder Woman rules.
"” Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) May 19, 2017
WONDER WOMAN: Easily my favorite DCEU film. Has the humor and heart the franchise so desperately needs. Gadot and Pine are charming as hell.
"” Kate Erbland (@katerbland) May 19, 2017
#WonderWoman is the best DCEU film so far. The heart of Gal Gadot’s Diana powers it, and the shift from mythic into WWI story really works.
"” (((Eric Eisenberg))) (@eeisenberg) May 19, 2017
Chris Pine as Steve Trevor is also my favorite Chris Pine performance. #WonderWoman
"” (((Eric Eisenberg))) (@eeisenberg) May 19, 2017
I’m finally allowed to say it: I loved #WonderWoman! I teared up watching her fight. The Amazons kick ass! #SheIsWonderWoman @PattyJenks <3
"” JennaBusch (@JennaBusch) May 19, 2017
Also @GalGadot is PERFECT as #WonderWoman! I can’t wait for you guys to see this film! #SheIsWonderWoman
"” JennaBusch (@JennaBusch) May 19, 2017
So, now i can tell u that i LOVED the Wonder Woman film! everything i wanted in a WW movie & more. Congrats @PattyJenks @GalGadot
"” Marc Andreyko (@marcandreyko) May 19, 2017
I can finally tell all of you how AMAZING @WonderWomanFilm is! Revolutionary stuff for women in film in this movie. You have to see it!
"” Lauren Ash (@lauren_ash) May 19, 2017
Very pleased to report that #WonderWoman is the best DC movie since THE DARK KNIGHT. I’m already looking forward to seeing it again.
"” Silas Lesnick (@silaslesnick) May 19, 2017
“The Wonder Woman Embargo Has Lifted Twitter” is my favorite Twitter. Also: #WonderWoman is really damn good. Loved every minute.
"” Rachel Simon (@Rachel_Simon) May 19, 2017
Smart, funny, romantic, genuinely moving. And incredible, all-female fight scenes! The Amazons’ battle made me cry happy tears.
"” Rachel Simon (@Rachel_Simon) May 19, 2017
Last #WonderWoman thought for now: I didn’t know how much I needed this movie until I was tearing up, watching these women fight – and win.
"” Rachel Simon (@Rachel_Simon) May 19, 2017
#WonderWoman is a flawless superhero movie. Loved every second of it. Amazing work, @PattyJenks! pic.twitter.com/UJMDI7Kb2k
"” Jason Guerrasio (@JasonGuerrasio) May 19, 2017
The most wonderful thing about WONDER WOMAN is the wonderful Wonder Woman. Gal IS Wonder Woman. Now then, about WONDER WOMAN
"” Josh L. Dickey (@JLDlite) May 19, 2017
#WonderWoman is the easily the best DCEU movie so far. It’s got heart and a love of heroes. Pine and Gadot are charming beyond measure.
"” Haleigh Foutch (@HaleighFoutch) May 19, 2017
I loved Wonder Woman. First act’s a bit slow, but it’s optimistic, emotional, and *gasp* funny. Best DC movie so far.
"” Dave Schilling (@dave_schilling) May 19, 2017
My reaction to @WonderWomanFilm : exciting, powerful, bold, epic, simply wonderful and – best of all – absolutely empowering.
"” Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) May 19, 2017
My ⤠swelled at how fantastic WONDER WOMAN is. @PattyJenks keen eye for detail will make comic fans rejoice & bow down cuz @GalGadot is a ?!
"” Yolanda Machado (@SassyMamainLA) May 19, 2017
The embargo on full reviews is still in effect, so we’ll have to wait a little longer for full reviews. But it could be safe to say that the Rotten Tomatoes score for the Patty Jenkins flick won't be anywhere near those for the disastrous Zack Snyder and David Ayer DCEU flicks.
It would be interesting to see whether the overwhelmingly positive critical reaction boosts Wonder Woman's box office tracking figures. The last we heard, tracking had the movie pointed toward a $65 million debut in North America. While that would be a decent start, it’s significantly lower than the previous DCEU debuts.
