Professor Marston and the Wonder Women

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Average Rating 3.7/5
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3.0
Think A Beautiful Mind but with bondage instead of schizophrenia, or The Imitation Game but with polyamory and bisexuality instead of homosexuality. Av Club
3.5
The film too often can cordon off its queerness, removing sharp edges other filmmakers might throw themselves on, but the move also leads to a warm an .. Den Of Geek
3.0
type Movie genre Drama release date 10/13/17 performer Luke Evans, Rebecca Hall, Bella Heathcote, Connie Britton director Angela Robinson Current Stat .. EW
3.8
This movie is sexy as hell, featuring several scenes of steamy three ways and kinky S&M games. Rogerebert
3.0
Bolstered by excellent performances, this earnest biopic elevates the menage a trois to its truest meaning: a household of three. Common Sense Media
3.0
That might be the most clever concept of all turning the unusual and despised into the kind of super story that could inspire the worlds best hero int .. Indie Wire
4.5
For one, shes pretty (and shes sick of it being her most defining characteristic). Indie Wire
1.5
It takes a special talent to take a true story and render it in such a way that virtually every detail rings false. Variety
4.0
This doesnt stop the trio from engaging in a smoldering chemistry that recognizes romance as a fireworks explosion between consenting parties honest i .. We Got This Covered
3.0
It all really happened but surely with a lot more passion than writer director Angela Robinsons script would have it. Time Out
4.0
Taking the investigation as its central core, the film rewinds to explore the more contentious element of the story. The Guardian
2.0
Yet the passion never quite surfaces in the performances nor the action. The Guardian
2.5
This is a film about eroticism and passion that is neither erotic nor passionate.
4.0
0 How does one of the most iconic feminist characters in pop culture history get created.The true story is stranger than fiction, but captured in comp .. Collider
3.5
Its quite the female on female on male bodice ripper.And what incredible timing, too. Vulture
4.0
Its non stop feminist message can get a little heavy handed at times, but the story pushes all the right buttons for women viewers and hopefully for a .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
As Marston once put it, Frankly, Wonder Woman is psychological propaganda for the new type of woman who, I believe, should rule the world. This review ..
4.0
All that luster, which too often in movies suggests polite manners and drowsily safe entertainment, proves to be a seductive, glossy way into somethin .. The New York Times
3.0
And it never loses sight of its central premise of equality and acceptance, even if it gets a little too speechy and preachy about it. Paste Magazine
4.2
The three leads are intelligent and emotional performers, working with an intelligent and emotional screenplay. IGN
4.0
And perhaps also (though Robinsons film doesnt explicitly mention it) some of the subtext to the runaway triumph of her recent blockbuster too. Telegraph
4.0
One of the aims of this movie, a refreshingly different kind of superhero origin story, is to present a tale of bohemian free love and menage a trois ..
3.5
If you were hoping for a traditional biopic about the Wonder Woman origin, this is not the film for you. The Young Folks
2.0
Theres something off puttingly polished about the action, though, which stops the characters from ever feeling truly real.Even the films big sex scene ..
4.5
The fact that a biopic about the person (or more accurately, the people) behind Wonder Woman has come out in the same calendar year as the characters .. Cinema Blend
3.5
For such risqu subject matter, this is a surprisingly sweet, tame film. JoBlo
4.0
The film may not be for everyone, but it is a beautiful romance story, compelling character drama, and an historical look at the origins of Wonder Wom .. Screen Rant
3.1
Do I feel pressure.Excuse me, Im just going to go jump out a window: Crazy Rich Asians crew on the pressure of success Do I feel pressure Philly
3.0
And it points to one very real fact: while Marvel might have taken the lead in modern superhero movie franchises, the DC lineup has by far the best ba .. One Guys Opinion
4.0
No one element of this film draws so much attention that it distracts from the romance; everything in this past is so commonplace that you dont even n .. Village Voice
3.8
The fiercely funny Hall, wide eyed and eager Evans and earthy beauty Heathcote cannot play the material wholly straight. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
For adults with curiosity, this makes for an offbeat companion piece to the big budget blockbuster. ReelViews
3.8
With Wonder Woman back in the cultural zeitgeist (if the most famous female superhero ever really left it), writer/director Angela Robinsons film serv .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
The film was shot on location in Massachusetts and captures the dark wood academia and rambling old homes of the era.
3.0
The central conflict is unique. The acting is great. Characters feel real. Will ignite discussion amongst whoever you go see this with! You Tube
2.0
The kinky story behind the creation of Wonder Woman becomes a film that repeatedly champions otherness, eccentricity and anti establishment values, bu .. The Times
3.0
Wonder Womans fresh take on the superhero origins movie was a welcome addition to a stagnant genre. Eric Ds Nider
2.5
Hall and Heathcoate both do strong work, but Evans performance feels strained and false, and this otherwise smart and savvy film gets handcuffed by a .. News Review
4.0
The humour a nd the social comment cant help but rub uncomfortably together.The film, though, is funny and startling. Independent
4.4
Its a wild ride through the unconscious that produces pop art at its most transporting and transgressive, and kudos to Evans, Hall and Heathcote for r .. Rolling Stone
2.5
The result is a gauzy, sexy ode to unconventionality that feels distinctly and disappointingly conventional. The Wrap
3.8
Wonder Woman, created by psychologist William Marston, was indeed designed as a vehicle for his theory about the need for dominance and the desire for .. News Day
4.0
(How many movies have Superman and Batman been in, again).Three years and one supporting role in Batman v Superman later, and the great WW is in four .. Film Journal
3.5
A nice companion piece to one of the biggest movies of the year, and a good movie in its own right. Az Central
4.0
True love is not predictable or even controllable here, nor is originality of thought or creativity even if the surface looks calm and impeccably groo .. Smh
3.0
Sweet and rather silly, the movie is entertaining. Its rarely persuasive, however, and generally seems like a missed opportunity. Npr
3.8
Like J. Jonah Jameson in the Spider Man story, the hot tempered CEO always gets the best laughs. Star Tribune
4.5
Even the stuff that some people might consider kinky is presented as just perfectly fine and nothing to be ashamed of.So sorry.
4.0
In exploring the genesis of iconic female superhero Wonder Woman, writer director Angela Robinson has crafted a film that is as empowering as it is en .. Flim List
3.5
I almost wish I had not read Lepores book prior to seeing it, for then I wouldnt have questioned anything in it and would have purely enjoyed it for w .. Film Inquiry
4.0
Susan Grangers review of Professor Marston & the Wonder Women (Annapurna/Sony) This is, undoubtedly, the most kinky, provocative comic book superhero .. Susang Ranger
3.8
Although it often appears too clumsy for its own good and lacks the imagination of its free thinking protagonists, the film is not dull. Observer
2.5
The writer and director Angela Robinson illuminates an extraordinary corner of pop culture history with a bland and textureless drama. New Yorker
4.0
As enjoyable as Patty Jenkins Wonder Woman film is, todays WW is definitely SFW. Time
2.0
But the film is a dry biopic with clunky dialogue and actors who are far more glamorous than their real life counterparts. Express
3.0
Diana is an amalgam of both.The timing of the films release couldnt be better with the Wonder Woman brand hitting greater heights than ever before wit .. The Film Stage
3.8
The tune may be a few years out of period, but it captures this disarming film in a nutshell. Chicago Tribune
3.1
Professor Marston and the Wonder Women has a lot on its plate you can see it right there in the title. Boston Globe
3.0
Unlike most non fiction period pieces, Professor Marstons subject matter is still dangerous, which is why Angela Robinson brilliantly presents it in p .. Uproxx
3.0
The picture has just enough odd class to keep indulgent audiences intrigued. The Irish Times
3.5
Given his immense contributions to American culture, as the inventor of both Wonder Woman and the lie detector, its surprising that there hasnt alread .. Las Vegas Weekly
3.5
That authenticity is what carries Professor Marston and the Wonder Women and makes it worth watching. The Atlantic
3.0
There wont be any action figures for this one at least not in the toy aisle at Target as it rather clumsily explores the kinky roots of the female sup .. Detroit News
4.0
This isnt a casual film to sit down to for most people, but those willing to experience it may themselves come to an understanding.This is a love that ..
3.0
Professor Marston is as traditional in structure as it is divergent in content. And, arguably, that is in itself subversive. Consequence Of Sound
3.8
In the end, its a nice tribute not only to one of the comics greatest characters (and this years favorite movie hero) but the sort of truly unhindered .. Nj
4.0
Mr Marston is emotionally uneven in patches and is prone to glamourise and simplify the social dimensions of its story. Hey U Guys
3.0
Its hardly an eye opening revelation, but the film takes a lot of time underlining that tired point. The Play List
4.0
Its a risky move, and it pays off in a genuinely moving story with great performances from all three leads, but especially Hall. Now Toronto
4.0
The love story moves effortlessly with strong performances and a sharp, frequently witty script, and it pairs well with a setting that feels both deca .. Film School Rejects
4.0
Professor Marston and the Wonder Women is a wonderfully performed and heartfelt exploration of sexuality and the need for positive female empowerment. Film Ink
5.0
As a work of fiction, this might be hard to believe, but its true. Maki At The Movies
3.0
... youll never think of Wonder Womans lasso of truth the same way again. Tamp A Bay
2.5
Weaving Wonder Womans origins into what started out as a love story is often harshly done with the physical traits of the superhero woven in bluntly. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.0
As well as being a beautifully constructed movie with incredible characters, its also complemented by fantastic performances; Luke Evans gives a very .. Star Burst Magazine
3.0
Bella Heathcote plays the real life inspiration for a comic book icon in this entertaining origin story. Lw Lies
3.5
In focusing on the three way love affair, the trios growing fascination with bondage gets short shrift, and the creation of Wonder Woman almost feels .. Abc
3.0
The woman next to me, in her early 30s Id guess, let out such a solid groan about 90 seconds into this bio pic that I placed a bet that she would be g .. Flicks
3.5
In a way, though, Robinsons less edgy aesthetic is even more subversive than graphic sexuality. Screen Crush
3.0
Its Hall who keeps us riveted; she and the storys reality underpinning. Ft
3.0
The Florida Project is not a sentimental film and never fetishises its protagonists poverty. Independent Ie
3.5
Professor Marston and the Wonder Women (R13, 108mins) Directed by Angela Robinson The second Wonder Woman origin story to hit cinemas this year might .. Stuff
4.0
The rather astonishing true story of the creation of the Wonder Woman character, this is certainly not your run of the mill biopic. Contact Music
4.2
It moves slowly and inartfully from scene to scene, rarely finding deeper insight into what truly made the characters tick. Ar Kansas Online
3.0
The timing of Ms. Robinsons film could hardly be improved on, given that Wonder Womanthe big screen spectacularwas the best entertainment of the past .. Wsj
4.4
For adults interested in exploring the racy story behind the superhero, Robinsons film is an eye opener. Sltrib
4.0
For her part, Elizabeth says she doesnt care if William sleeps with the girl. Film
4.5
It is also the best superhero origin story yet to be put on film. Scmp
3.5
Professor Marston and the Wonder Women offers a wealth of context about Wonder Womans iconography and presents a different kind of love story, but als .. Punch Drunk Critics
2.0
Yes, its sometimes dumb in its presentation of the outraged opposition. Sandiego Reader
4.8
It is a love story at its core with intelligent characters and writing. We Live Entertainment
4.8
You believe every single emotional moment and your heart breaks whenever one of them is in pain. We Live Entertainment
4.0
It is perfectly appropriate that this was written and directed by a woman, the talented Angela Robinson, who manages to get the tone between comedy an .. Dead Line
4.0
Its a refreshingly unusual story to be given the mainstream film treatment. One Room With A View
4.4
The scientific accomplishments of the Marstons would be enough for any single movie. Daily Herald
3.0
Its probably what makes it a solid and enjoyable biopic rather than an exceptional one. Bitly
3.8
I am in envious awe of people like Hedy Lamarr and William Marston.She was the sexually alluring film icon who co invented a brilliant new radar guida .. Post Gazette
5.0
Robinson gives us a proudly queer romance thats an absolute crowd pleaser, and easily one of the best films of the year. Cbr
2.5
Otherwise, despite an intriguing premise, this is not a particularly wondrous biopic. The Daily Beast
4.0
This decidedly odd and kinky tale is evidently a passion project for writer director Angela Robinson (maker of cheeky teen spy spoof D.E.B.S.), and sh .. What So
4.4
Robinson tells this very unusual love story with nostalgic charm, never hitting any of her notes too hard. Seattle Times
4.5
Whether youre in it for the Wonder Woman history, the representation, or simply an intriguing true story told well, Professor Marston and the Wonder W .. The Mary Sue
4.5
Which isnt to say that Professor Marston isnt a sexy moviemore that its sexiness (which is ample) comes through in the sincere emotional connection be .. Film Journal International ..
3.8
The breezy first half gives way to a more cumbersome second part, but the film never loses altitude in either its open minded approach or in its point .. Clclt
4.0
Add in the comic nods and great performances by the cast and youve got a film thats a spankin (pun intended) good time. Black Girl Nerds
4.5
In the meantime, Professor Marston is a sharp and satisfying mix of film genres biopic, character study and the sorely missed rom com that advance sex .. National Post
3.5
That the kink in Diana Princes DNA is such a revelation speaks to the moral cleansing the iconic super heroine received in the 50s (as did the entire .. Original Cin
4.5
Professor Marston and the Wonder Women doesnt shield the audience from any of the sexual practices of this threesome, but it also doesnt see the need .. Third Coast Review
3.0
Whats perhaps most refreshing... is the clear eyed, non judgmental presentation of three adult people exploring their sexuality without the unnecessar .. Ion Cinema
3.5
Robinson takes a huge risk in telling this story because this is a film that could never have gotten made twenty years ago and maybe not even ten year .. Cultured Vultures
3.5
It is precisely this sincerity that makes the film rise above the schematic and rudimentary films based on real life stories.
4.0
Professor Marston and the Wonder Women gives a remarkable insight into both the comic heroine and the particular variant of sexuality that gave rise t .. Fw Weekly
3.1
Director Angela Robinson keeps the pacing crisp and the humor taut. Hollywood Into To
4.0
The Wonder Woman comics didnt invent the superhero genre, but it changed our ideas about what superheroes could be. Mash Able
3.8
Its a very American tale in that it encapsulates about 150 years of American thinking with regard to sex and relationships. Sf Chronicle
4.0
They live relatively happily theres a lot of love that flows amongst them all.
4.0
This isnt to say the nature of polyamory is easy and uncomplicated, but the cinematic representation of a throuple as viable and motivated beyond male .. Film Ireland
4.5
Whatever liberties it takes with the actual lives of these characters, it is a striking and inspiring story to put on screen. Stream On Demand At Home
4.0
Television shows and films can show enormous amounts of violence, but heaven forbid even an glimpse of nipple is seen. Screen Anarchy
3.5
But beneath that glossy exterior lies a warm enduring love story that challenges rigid gender roles and the social orthodoxy. News
3.5
If you want to be downright floored by Wonder Woman, check out Professor Marston and The Wonder Women, a decidedly different origin tale. Review Journal
4.0
A movie that tells the surprising story of how a comic book superhero was born. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
4.0
The result is still a powerful film, but its lens could have been fixed even more firmly on the title figures, who pursued happiness on their own term .. Film Forward
3.0
Professor Marston and the Wonder Women isnt quite subversive and it isnt quite illuminating. Ultimately, it isnt quite anything. Saportare Port
4.5
The film is one thats easily enjoyable for those who are and are not fans of Wonder Woman because it is ultimately a story about strength, perseveranc .. Geeks Of Color
4.0
Its a well told story that looks great on screen and is full of strong performances. Splice Today
4.5
A fascinating cultural history in the guise of a sweeping period romance, despite the nontraditional relationship at its core, with empowering female .. L.A. Biz
3.5
By Manuela Lazic Angela Robinsons biopic of the creators of Wonder Woman makes an intriguing companion piece to the DC blockbuster released earlier th .. Cinema Scope
4.4
In its small whip smart way, this is about as much merry domestic radicalism as a film of its sort can contain without collapsing into guffaws and kne .. Buffalo News
3.0
Its an interesting story with a good cast that is marred by the awkward framing and a tendency to fall into the generic tropes of filmed biographies. Pgh City Paper
4.5
This has to be the most provocative and sensual origin story of a superhero youve ever seen. Its smart, sometimes kinky and funny about the first fema .. Movies and Shakers
4.0
The biggest mystery surrounding this film is how its story has remained in the shadows for so many years.Im sure comic book devotees have known about .. Leonard Mal
4.5
Therell be some raves, there will be pans, and sometimes Ill just write the silliest thing I thought about the picture.Itll be fun. Daily News
4.0
Three, it seems, is not a crowd when it comes to the conventional formula of telling Hollywood stories of falling in love, at least on a formal level. Bust
3.0
The film is intellectually engaging, it begs for us to ask questions that even today might seem mightily sensitive, but emotionally theres something m .. Worldo Free L
4.5
Writer/director Angela Robinson has crafted a clean, efficient flick which, despite its lack of visual opulence, exhibits a level of cinematic thought ..
4.0
However, Professor Marston and the Wonder Women isnt helped by its monotonous dialogue and its occasionally irregular narrative. Flick Feast
5.0
I cant remember a time when I felt so happy seeing a romantic relationship brought to life onscreen.
4.5
The characters invention isnt covered until well over an hour into the film, and the movie flies right through it. CNET
5.0
By Professor Marston & the Wonder Women Film Review by Kam Williams Revealing Biopic Chronicles Career and Scandalous Private Life of Wonder Woman Cre .. Baret News Wire
4.5
Its sexy and its sweet and its consensual and just so very normal. Auto Straddle
3.0
It is entirely possible that the seasons sexiest, yet not salacious, flick is about a World War II era academic and his wife.And their mistress. My States Man
1.5
Angela Robinsons film tells us about an interesting aspect of pop culture and gives us a timely celebration of feminine power. Considering whats happe .. About Boulder
3.5
Aesthetically, yes, its not amazing and veers too close to prestige filmmaking at times. The Lonely Film Critic
4.0
Professor Marston and the Wonder Women presents a fascinating backstory for a beloved superhuman heroine. And, its underlying themes of freedom and fe .. Womens Voices For Change
4.5
The scenes of the trio together, feeling their way through this new approach to sex and relationships, border on thrilling. The Coast
4.5
It tiptoes around anything arousing, dodges anything exciting and clinically holds passion at arms length. Boulder Weekly
4.0
Its not often you see a movie where the term radical feminist is deployed as an unironic compliment, or that name drops Margaret Sanger the way other .. Geek
3.1
2.5 out of 4 stars Title Professor Marston and the Wonder Women Written by Angela Robinson Directed by Angela Robinson Starring Luke Evans, Rebecca Ha .. The Globe And Mail
5.0
This film is a thing of beauty that surely deserves every eye that falls upon it.
4.0
This film must be praised for its mostly positive depiction of a polyamorous relationship and for exploring unknown aspects of Wonder Woman. The costu ..
4.5
the film does not attempt to be cantankerous or scandalous, on the contrary, it emphasize the extreme feminism of Professor Marston who fervently beli .. El Universal
4.5
This enjoyable film by Angela Robinson...emphasizes that sexuality is not a tumor that must be removed from the character, but rather, a vital organ. Letras Libres
3.5
Not long ago I went to a press screening of A Serious Man, a 2009 black comedy drama by the Coen Brothers.When it ended I staggered out, overwhelmed b .. Truth Dig
3.5
Do see this chilling, well written and acted (especially the amazing actors who depict the murderers) new series. You wont regret it. Malibu Times
4.5
The rarity of an onscreen film exploring sexuality would be enough to recommend this film, but that Robinson does so in such an empowering, character .. Wizard World
4.5
What I didnt expect to witness was one of the best movies of the year. The AU Review
3.0
The arc of Marstons career is so fascinating that it seems a waste to boil the details down into such an ordinary biopic, merely ticking off his achie .. Frame Rated
4.5
Advertisement But theres something just a little too tidy about our protagonists relationships. Ars Technica
5.0
Its a radically feminist notion.The film is beautifully and brilliantly made. Trib Live
1.5
Ultimately, I found Professor Marston and the Wonder Women disappointing, too melodramatic to be a good comedy, and too rushed to be a good period rom .. Ms En Scene
4.5
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Months after the superheroine made an enormously lucrative cinematic debut in Warner Bros.s Wonder Woman, a new biopic has emerged with perfect timing .. Real Clear Life



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