Some thoughts on the DCEU

So, I just watched “Wonder Woman”. And as a fan (and reader) of DC comics, I wasn’t surprised by how the story unfolded, but still incredibly grateful to the Tumblr users who took care not to spoil it for me and other audiences anyway. 🙂

While it isn’t my favorite (“BvS” still holds that special place in my geeky heart), it made me appreciate the DCEU’s storytelling strategy more.

For one, the introduction of the most well-known “Trinity” in the DC universe before everybody else. It’s a risk. A bold move. Not for everyone. Fine. But it works for little ol’ me (and, I’m pretty sure, many, many others like me… queue: “Help me find the others like you.” I digress.) It’s not like these risks and bold moves don’t make sense, after all. Or, okay. They at least make sense to one fan – me.

I won’t give a detailed commentary now (since I’ve got to get up for work in a few hours), but I love how story-driven the films have been so far. The films are so clearly intertwined (even when there’s a focus on a specific character) that watching one kind of gives nostalgia for the other… If that makes sense?

Each of the “Trinity” has been shown to be faced with moral dilemmas that are as significant when these characters were first created as they are in these times.

I guess I’ve always just been more drawn to stories and meaningful dialogue rather than visual effects, fight scenes, or attempts at shock value (although, those can definitely help). And that’s what I found in DC comics (especially with the Bat Family) and that’s what I’m getting from the DCEU right now.

Anyway. I just wanted to put it out there. DCEU, I’m proud of the stories you’re weaving/re-weaving. Thank you.