"The Stone of Desire Behind Time, Reveals the Truth About 1984! Wonder Woman's choices, the interlacing of desire and sacrifice, provoke deep thinking about human nature. This film not only transcends time and space, but also touches the heart. ”
Wonder Woman 1984, released in 2020. Director, main cast and production team: The film is directed by Patty Jenkins, Gal Gadot as the heroine Diana / Wonder Woman, Chris Pine as Steve Trevor and Hans Zimmer in charge of the music.
Set in 1984 during the Cold War, Diana has integrated into human society as a museum archaeologist, and her identity as Wonder Woman has become a secret. A mysterious gemstone that can grant wishes appears and causes a global sensation. However, this seemingly beautiful ability sets off a series of chaos and consequences that engulf Diana and Steve in a larger conspiracy.
Diana, as Wonder Woman, has superhuman strength and a sense of justice. Steve Trevor is a pilot with a deep emotional bond with Diana. The villain Max Lord in the film is trying to achieve his ambitions through the power of gems.
The film opens in 1984, and Diana (Gal Gadot) has hidden her Wonder Woman identity behind the work of a museum archaeologist and lives a relatively quiet life. In her work, she discovers a mysterious gemstone known as the "Stone of Desire", which is said to grant any wish. However, Diana was unaware of the true power of gemstones.
During the same period, an entrepreneur, Max Lord (Pedro Pascal), also became interested in the gemstone. Lord is a cunning businessman who wants to use the power of gemstones to expand his wealth and influence. When he gets the gem, he begins to fulfill his wishes, but each wish makes him lose something precious.
Diana's colleague Barbara Minch (Kristen Weger) also touches the gem by chance, and she longs to become as strong and confident as Diana. However, her wishes also lead to unpredictable consequences, and she gradually becomes a powerful female warrior, but loses her humanity.
At this time, Diana stumbles upon her chance to re-encounter Steve Trevor (Chris Pine), despite Steve having died in the first film. However, his return comes with a series of questions, including how he returns to the real world and reconnects with Diana.
Lord harnesses the power of gemstones to spark a crisis on a global scale, and he is able to fulfill people's desires, but also draw energy from them, threatening the balance of the entire world. Diana and Steve realize Lord's plan and decide to join forces to stop him. To solve the problem, they need to find the true power of gemstones and find a way to stop Lord's influence.
The climax of the film takes place in a fierce conflict in Washington, D.C., where Diana and Steve engage in a decisive confrontation with Lord. During the conflict, Diana has to make difficult decisions, and in order to save the world, she needs to give up something precious.
In the end, Diana and Steve's efforts succeed in stopping Lord, the power of the gems is eliminated, and the world returns to calm. Barbara also realizes her mistake and seeks to rediscover her humanity. The film ends with Diana thinking about the complexity of humanity and her own mission, which leaves a deep impression on the audience.
The film explores the trade-off between human greed and desire, and the consequences of the abuse of power. It emphasizes that true strength comes from inner goodness and sacrifice, not from external forces. In addition, the film also reflects the glitz, greed and social values of the 1980s.
"Wonder Woman 1984" visually presents a strong 80s style, bright and rich colors, emphasizing the uniqueness of the era. The presentation of action scenes and special effects is still wonderful, showcasing Wonder Woman's extraordinary strength and combat skills.
Hans Zimmer's music creates a tense atmosphere for the film, and the soundtrack of emotions and battle scenes is full of power. The use of sound effects enhances the realism of superpowers and battles, bringing a more immersive experience to the audience.
The clipping of the film is smooth, the scene switching is natural, and the rhythm is tight, keeping the audience interested. Especially in combat and tense plots, the use of editing makes the film more engaging.
Through the emotional lines of Diana and Steve, the film shows the persistent pursuit of love and sacrifice. Steve's return not only brings dramatic emotions, but also confronts Diana with greater life decisions. The depth of the character of the villain Max Lord also reveals the weaknesses and desires of human nature to a certain extent.
The film explores the complexity of the human heart and the interaction between the individual and society from the perspective of desire. Through the examination of power, the film warns people of the harm that abuse of power can bring. In addition, the film reminds the audience that true strength comes from one's own character and goodwill.
Wonder Woman 1984 entertains and thinks with audiences through a wonderful adventure story and deep themes. The film gives the audience positive energy in both emotions and actions, encouraging them to adhere to justice and pursue kindness in the face of difficulties.
Wonder Woman 1984 builds on its predecessor and delves into themes of humanity, desire, and power. The film excels in visual effects and emotional expression, presenting the audience with an adventure journey that transcends time and space, and also triggers the audience's deep thinking about inner pursuit and social values.
