Why DCU definitely needs this: WONDER WOMAN - Official Trailer [HD]

DC has had a rough few kickoffs with their Cinematic Universe. Batman Vs Superman led the universe, and Suicide Squad followed suit. Now, I'm going to be the first to say that I enjoyed the first two installments of the DCU enough. Suicide Squad more than Batman vs Superman. I had a great time seeing characters like Harley Quinn and enjoyed Affleck's take on Batman (better than Bale for me). I liked how they managed to catch some of the aspects of these characters that made these characters popular (Harley's crazy but off the wall jokes that often pertained to killing someone and Batman's angsty moment when he was at the lowest). The problem with those movies is that they are FAR too crowded. The Amazing Spider-Man 2, a movie that I like but abhor for being too crowded also falls into that same curse. A comic book movie's BEST chemistry, trait, etc, could be forgotten because of underdeveloped characters and rushed fanservice antics. Also, both movies seem to lean on the idea that they are setups for other movies and for a Cinematic Universe that is barely learning how to stand, it's already starting to jog--SPRINT to the crossover arena.

They are trying fervently to do what Marvel Cinematic Universe had accomplished(and is accomplishing). That is all well and good but DC has to build its lore first. While DC has a pretty strong standing mainstream presence where both casual and diehard fans can say who is Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, DC needs to remember that they STILL need to build a universe where all fans are on the same page when it comes to knowing what is the general backbone of the Cinematic Universe: where the characters stand, what is, and what isn't. Just like Marvel has done over the years.

"Listen to our stories! Seriously! Listen to all of us at once!"

DC didn't do that. They jumped right in and everything about the first two movies of the DCU are crossovers and heavily dependent on fan knowledge--if not, backstories are just crammed into this tiny little space that we as viewers barely got to acknowledge the existence of the lore. Casual and movie fans aren't allowed to get attached to these characters because there are SO many plots, characters, and lore to catch up with. I mean let's just use Henry Cavill as a good example; his Superman is BARELY taking off. From what I have heard, fans are split in half about how he portrays his Superman. Honestly, I think he did well with Man of Steel and I think with one more movie, he might've made his mark but the sequel... we get BvsS; it was supposed to be Man of Steel 2 with some Batman involved but when more and more characters are added in, it became just BvsS and Superman got lost in Batman, Wonder Woman, the messy Lex, and every other set up that DCU is trying to pull.

"Bringing sexy back with a phallic symbol behind my back!"

DC needs to get back to building ONE character. With that said, what better character than someone who is by far something Marvel hasn't been able to compete with: a "Super" woman, a heroine, sexy but strong, and alluring as she is intimidating. Who better than Wonder Woman herself? Of course there is a Captain America feel to this movie, but origin story is a must. Building a character just BY HERSELF/HIMSELF is key to build a bigger world. This is what DCU needs! And if Wonder Woman is done right, this might very well be DC's opening to a better shape; I doubt they'll catch up to what Marvel has done, but hey, it can be better for DC!

I have hope~!

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