Wonder Woman 1984 3D Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		4.5
Video		4.0
Audio		5.0
Extras		3.5
Overall		4.5

Wonder Woman 1984 3D Blu-ray Movie Review

An entertaining sequel to Patty Jenkins' Wonder Woman.

Wonder Woman returns for more action and adventure in the entertaining DC blockbuster Wonder Woman 1984. Starring Gal Gadot, Kristen Wiig, Chris Pine, and Pedro Pascal, Wonder Woman 1984 features electrifying action sequences, outstanding adventure, and thrilling special effects in good measure. A must-see comic-book film.

Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) faces new challenges as she juggles her personal life with her super-hero duties as Wonder Woman. When a mysterious stone is delivered to co-worker Barbara Minerva (Kristen Wiig), the ancient artifact causes havoc when it begins to grant wishes – including the complicated wishes of businessman Maxwell Lord (Pedro Pascal). Any wish can come true.

Danger awaits the entire world when the wishes ultimately transform dreams in to nightmares: Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) returns (granting Diana's wishes of the heart), but takes over a different person's body. Barbara wishes to be powerful like Wonder Woman – but loses her compassion as she slowly becomes the nemesis, Cheetah. Can Wonder Woman set things right and reverse the wishes (while saving the world in the process)?

Gal Gadot shines in the role of Wonder Woman. Exploring the personal life of Diana as well as the super-hero duties of Wonder Woman, Gadot has even more opportunities to explore her character throughout the sequel. The performance is compelling and complex – Gadot delivers layers to the character while also being a bad-ass hero in the process.

Kristen Wiig is great, too – providing the filmmaking with a dynamic performance that showcases both her comedic and dramatic skills as an actress. Chris Pine is as affable as always and Pedro Pascal is compelling as Maxwell Lord. The cast was well rounded out and managed to bring a lot to the table.

Gal Gadot: Goddess extraordinaire.

The original score by Hans Zimmer (The Dark Knight Rises, Interstellar) is one of the most thrilling elements of Wonder Woman 1984. The music soars and provides the action scenes with compelling energy. The soundtrack might not highlight much in the way of 80s music (but the score keeps the filmmaking exciting).

The production of Wonder Woman 1984 has a number of compelling elements. The production design by Aline Bonetto (Wonder Woman, A Very Long Engagement) is exhilarating and just as expansive as one would expect to find in a big-budget blockbuster. The costumes by Lindy Hemming (Wonder Woman, The Dark Knight) are stunning – especially the sophisticated attire of Diana.

The cinematography by Matthew Jensen (Wonder Woman, Game of Thrones) never fails to impress. The filmmaking is full of thrilling sequences. One such sequence (in which Diana and Steve stargaze at fireworks) is pure magic. An outstanding effort by Jensen.

If there is any criticism to give Wonder Woman 1984, it is the occasionally spotty special effects. Though most of the special effects are spectacular (including a scene in which Wonder Woman is soaring through the skies) a few scenes are problematic – such as the epic battle between Wonder Woman and Cheetah (in which the effects sometimes seem rushed). A minor nitpick but still worth noting given the myriad of delays the film went through during COVID-19.

Directed by Patty Jenkins (Wonder Woman, Monster), Wonder Woman 1984 hits all the right notes as a comic-book blockbuster. The action scenes are thrilling. The dramatic moments are emotionally rewarding. The storytelling is nuanced and entertaining – with the script by Jenkins, penned alongside co-screenwriters Geoff Johns (Stargirl) and Dave Callaham (Zombieland: Double Tap), full of vitality. Clocking in at over two and a half hours long, Wonder Woman 1984 is an exhilarating experience that audiences won't want to miss.

For an alternate opinion on Wonder Woman 1984, please refer to the review by my colleague Randy Miller III.

Wonder Woman 1984 3D Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Arriving on 3D Blu-ray from Warner Bros., Wonder Woman 1984 is presented in a 1080p MPEG-4 MVC encoded high definition presentation in the original theatrical aspect ratio. The film has two aspect ratios at play: 2.39:1 widescreen and an IMAX aspect ratio of 1.90:1. The scenes shot with IMAX are presented as intended (with more information apparent in the visuals).

The 3D presentation of Wonder Woman 1984 is worthwhile. The action scenes are stunning to watch in 3D and the added dimension is outstanding. The presentation is all about added depth and immersion – with the presentation adding nice layers to the experience. While the 3D presentation is not one that emphasizes pop-out effects (as some might expect in a comic-book film), fans who appreciate a 3D presentation focused squarely on depth will still find it a wonderful way to experience the film. An excellent conversion, Wonder Woman 1984 is a must-see on 3D Blu-ray.

Wonder Woman 1984 3D Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

The release is presented in DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. While some might be a little disappointed the release doesn't include the Atmos mix provided on the 4K UHD or standard Blu-ray, DTS continues to be a leader in the film industry for a reason: the lossless master-audio sound mix is exceptional and has plenty of LFE throughout the film to excite and entertain audiences. As someone who has always had a preference for DTS over Dolby, the experience isn't any less rewarding (even if the 5.1 mix misses out on a few sound effects from the height channels). A satisfying lossless audio presentation that fits the film well.

Wonder Woman 1984 3D Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

The 3D Blu-ray disc does not contain any additional supplemental materials. For more information on the extras provided on the standard 2D Blu- ray disc (provided in the 3D Blu-ray + Blu-ray combo pack), please refer to the review by my colleague Randy Miller III.

Wonder Woman 1984 3D Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Wonder Woman 1984 is an entertaining blast of action-packed adventure. Full of charm and whimsy, Wonder Woman 1984 was the perfect antidote to an otherwise boring 2020. The film soars with non-stop excitement and Gal Gadot is perfection as Wonder Woman. The 3D Blu-ray features a strong presentation of the film – adding layers of exceptional depth. Highly recommended.