Wonder
Woman: Commemorative Edition
(2009/DC Comics Animation/Warner Blu-ray w/DVD)
Picture:
B+/B- Sound: B+/B- Extras: B Film: B
DC
and Warner Bros consistently create unique and original
feature-length animated films that are geared towards older
audiences, with some recent hits such as this fantastic focus on
Wonder
Woman
(2009). In recent years, the Batman
animated films have been strong as well and are definitely worth
checking out if you're a fan of DC Comics iconic characters.
Featuring
an all star voice cast including Kerri Russell, Nathan Fillion,
Rosario Dawson, Marg Heigenberger, Oliver Platt, and Virginia Madsen
to name a few. In the wake of the upcoming live action version of
Wonder
Woman
(2017) starring Gal Gadot, this re-release features new extras and a
wonder transfer of this superbly animated film that may give us some
clue as to the origin story plot of that film.
Serving
in part as an origin story to the character, Wonder Woman (Russell)
must not only meet her first romantic interest in American wise-guy
Steve Trevor (Fillion), but she must go up against one of the biggest
adversaries her people have ever known: Ares -The God of War himself
(Platt). Freed from his imprisonment on the mystical island of
Themyscira (Wonder Woman's realm), nothing can stop Ares as he wages
an all out war against all of humanity. In order to stop him, Wonder
Woman will not only have to learn the ways and adapt to modern day
New York City, but prohibit Ares from meeting with Hades - a sinister
God who can help him release powerful chains that suppress his
powers. Can she and her lasso of truth save the day?
This
new edition features both of the 1080p Blu-ray and standard
definition DVD of the film, both of which have a widescreen aspect
ratio of 1.78:1. The Blu-ray sports a great sounding, lossless
DTS-HD MA (Master Audio) 5.1 track that brings a theatrical-style mix
to film, however, some moments with heavy action feature a tiny bit
of motion blur. Still, the animation throughout looks pretty spot on
and is a huge improvement over the standard definition DVD which is
included, that has a lossy Dolby Digital 5.1 track as well and is the
same DVD we saw 8 years ago.
A
digital UV copy is also included.
Special
Features...
Featurette
- What
Makes A Wonder Woman:
For 75 years, Wonder Woman has resonated with audiences because of
her loving nature and quest for truth. Hear some of her biggest fans
and fellow creators discuss how her qualities have crafted her into
the icon we know today.
Sneak
Peek - Batman
and Harley Quinn:
Sneak peek at the next DC Universe Original Movie, Batman and Harley
Quinn, featuring the talented creators and voice cast.
Creative
Team Commentary: Scene and film analysis by producers Bruce Timm &
Gregory Noveck, director Lauren Montgomery and screenwriter Michael
Jelenic.
Featurette
- Wonder
Woman: A Subversive Dream
- A definitive look at a psychologist' s dream, and the rich history
of one of the pillars of DC Comics.
Featurette
- Wonder
Woman: Daughter of Myth
- This revealing documentary explores the archetype and tradition of
the female DC Comics Super Hero.
Trailer
for the new live-action feature film Wonder
Woman
(2017)
This
animated feature is a good way for modern audiences to prep
themselves with a little more familiarity with the characters of this
world, though set in much more recent times, before the big film
opens up this summer.
-
James Lockhart
https://www.facebook.com/jamesharlandlockhartv/
