If all superhero movies were as good as Wonder Woman 1984 , I'd be a fan of superhero movies. While I did like 2017's Wonder Woman , this sequel improves on its predecessor in almost every way. 1984, which is in theaters now and also streaming on HBO Max for the next month, is just what we need in these dark final days of 2020, a bright and uplifting piece of popcorn entertainment. With comic book movies, the more they try to outrun their silly origins, the less enjoyable they are to watch. Thankfully, 1984 wholeheartedly embraces the silliness. The plot revolves around a rock with magical properties that grant people's wishes, though at a cost. The "be careful what you wish for" theme is explored through three characters who make a wish: Diana (played once again by Gal Gadot), and the film's villains, Barbara Minerva (played by a very fun Kristen Wiig) and Maxwell Lord (played by Pedro Pascal in an outsized villainous performance). Chris Pine also returns f...
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