Wonder Woman 1984 will be released in both theaters and HBO Max

[Hector]

Despite some of my complaints about WW 1984, I’m still happy that I saw the movie at home. And despite its flaws, Gal Gadot still nails the role. She’s not the greatest actress in the world, but she’s still mesmerizing to look at...and she’s very likable, on and off screen.

Since it’s available to HBOMax subscribers for one month, I will watch it again.

[Hector]

Deleted because I liked the second viewing more, ha...

[PNGwynne]

Even in its later seasons, I would not consider 70's WW campy. That term is overused and misused IMO. If anything, the WW series became as pedestrian as Bionic Woman. Carter's show was a straightforward adventure show, without the satiric layer that distinguished the Batman series.

Regarding the sequel, I was hoping it would be engaging and entertaining. I was impressed by some of the trailer scenes.

[Hector]

Not really spoilers, but my take so far might sour some viewers....so the following is by scrolling down.....












I’m one hour into it...and I’d have to agree...cringe is the first thing that comes to mind. It’s like Patty Jenkins wanted a sequel to 1970s Lynda Carter’s Wonder Woman show, both campy. That’s why I wasn’t a huge fan of the 1970s WW show myself.

But I’ll keep watching...

[Mr.Marion]

I watched ww84 today and I gotta say I wasn't impressed. It wasn't what I was expecting. Like Superman 3 it could pass as a bronze age comic plot but I think fans wanted something else.

[LonnieFisher]

This movie is very hard to watch. Nothing like the first one. I'm 22 minutes in and not very interested in it so far. Very "cringe"...

[TRDouble]

Interesting thread (that I just found). The most interesting thing is how everyone's movie going experience is so different. I love having new movies available at home, even though I don't have a giant screen flat TV with a sound system, LOL. As others have said, this was coming, but the pandemic sped up the process. On Christmas day, a day I never go to the movies, I will be at home watching Wonder Woman 84 and Pixar's Soul on Disney+ and I love it!

I hate what it will do to people working in the industry. But history shows that technological advances has this effect, once businesses realize the benefits and sees a way to make money from those technological advances. In New York state, we just went to tollbooth-less thruways; it's all automated with no need for tollbooths anymore. I have mixed emotions because all of the tollbooth workers were let go or reassigned and I feel terrible for them. But my commute to work has been greatly improved without having to go through tollbooths. Progress wins, as it should, but with casualties, as there always are.

Personally, if we ever get back to normal, I will still go to movie theaters regardless. Like with any public activity, there is good and bad, but I enjoy going to a theater, buying my tub of popcorn and drinks (I LOVE movie theater popcorn! My Mother and I used to go into the lobby, get popcorn, and leave, LOL!), going to my pre-picked assigned recliner or old school stadium pick 'em seat, getting comfy, turning OFF my cellular phone, making one last bathroom run, getting comfy again, eating half the popcorn while watching previews ("Oh, that looks good!"... "Pass"... "Interesting!"...), and then watching the lights go out completely and settling in for what I hope is a entertaining movie.

I don't go to see a lot of movies, but when I do decide to go, I overall enjoy the experience.

[Hector]

Well that was quick

Wonder Woman 1984 was the culprit. I gotta see that movie on the first day of its release...

BTW, Firestick is great. It smokes Xfinity left and right.

Thanks for your wise recommendations.

[drquest]

Anyway, I just installed all my Firesticks, it’s friggin awesome. I added CBS All Access. I already had Disney Plus, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. I might add Apple TV + because I want to watch Tom Hanks WWII boat vs submarine movie, Greyhound.

Now I gotta call Xfinity tomorrow and drop their HBO and other premium channels. Then I’ll sign up HBO Max through the Firestick app.

Gotta start shopping for some DVRs...because I’m dropping those from Xfinity as well. I’m not perpetually renting their equipment anymore.

On my way to slowly cutting the cable cord, just a few more things to do...

Well that was quick

[Hector]

apparently not

Anyway, I just installed all my Firesticks, it’s friggin awesome. I added CBS All Access. I already had Disney Plus, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. I might add Apple TV + because I want to watch Tom Hanks WWII boat vs submarine movie, Greyhound.

Now I gotta call Xfinity tomorrow and drop their HBO and other premium channels. Then I’ll sign up HBO Max through the Firestick app.

Gotta start shopping for some DVRs...because I’m dropping those from Xfinity as well. I’m not perpetually renting their equipment anymore.

On my way to slowly cutting the cable cord, just a few more things to do...

[Nostalgiabuff]

Did you read all my previous post?

apparently not

[Hector]

if you already have HBO on cable, then max will be free. otherwise it's like $14.99 a month to subscribe

Did you read all my previous post?

40 Year HBO subscriber here. Yes, I know...

[thunderbolt]

i think you get it for 24 hours. though i have not actually checked the pricing for this release and have not done any purchases through max. on Disney + you get it for 24 hours i believe. i did an early release on Amazon and I think that was $30 as well

Disney Plus has done exactly one pay per view Mulan and that is already coming to included streaming this month.

[Nostalgiabuff]

interesting. maybe that was what the upgrade last week was about. all of a sudden the app i had to install through a side door no longer worked. took a while to get a new download that worked

[drquest]

Actually Wonder Woman will be available at no additional cost for HBO Max subscribers, but they did discontinue their free trial.

https://movieweb.com/hbo-max-free-tr...man-1984-deal/

Now I don't see how that translates to any real money to WB as people may sign up, and drop as soon as they watch the movie but I guess they are hoping people will stick around.