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David S. Goyer is a conundrum to me. He’s a screenwriter who’s filmography is dominated by superhero and comic book films, but seems to possess a crucial misunderstanding of those superheroes and comic books. He’s shot to the head of the pack due to his involvement in the Dark Knight Trilogy, and almost appears to be Warner Bros’ answer to Kevin Fiege.

Now with the upcoming Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, he’s bringing us the first Silver Screen portrayal of Wonder Woman, certainly no small achievement. In a recent interview with Comic Book Resources explained the weight of bringing the iconic hero to the big screen.

We were aware that it was a big responsibility, that a lot of young girls and women looked up to that character. We wanted to make sure the character was depicted with a lot nobility and dignity.”

I normally hate being the cynic, but I can’t help it here. This feels like the same backpedaling that’s being done with the destruction of Metropolis after Man of Steel.* It’s not that Goyer can’t write women, but I don’t trust his track record alongside that She-Hulk comment he made a while back. His comments on Wonder Woman are trite and unnoteworthy.** I wouldn’t be surprised if this becomes a pattern with Goyer, saying/doing something strange and then backpedalling by trying to placate the audience.

*No, they did not plan on working the overwhelming destruction of the city into future stories. If they had there would have been some semblance of melancholy attached to Man of Steel’s ending, but it’s all sunshine and rainbows. No, Batman’s response to Supe’s destruction is Warner Bros. covering their tracks: “We always planned to do this.” No they did not.

**Yes, I acknowledge the irony of my saying this in an article noting his comments.

Via The Mary Sue

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Andrew Walsh

Andrew Walsh is an independent filmmaker and freelance writer based in LA. He co-directed his first feature in high school, is an avid juggler, and is a descendant of director Raoul Walsh. One of those might not be true.

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