This biography focuses on William Marston, the creator of the Wonder Woman comics, and his polyamorous life with his wife, Elizabeth, and Olive Byrne.
Luke Evans (William Marston), Rebecca Hall (Elizabeth), Bella Heathcote (Olive), Connie Britton (Josette), Monica Giordano (Mary), JJ Field (Charles), Chris Conroy (Brant), Oliver Platt (Gaines), Maggie Castle (Dorothy).
Professor Marston and the Wonder Women begins with a quick look at the life Bill and Elizabeth are leading and their work together. Olive is quickly introduced to the storyline and focus immediately shifts as the trio begin forming romantic relationships with one another. The influence Marston's life had on the Wonder Woman story is ever present in the film and the two are integrated nicely. The film doesn't gloss over the difficulties the trio had which is refreshing alongside the obvious joy they received from their relationship.
At the same time, maybe the polyamorous community should think twice before endorsing this one. While the film presents polyamory better than most things we have seen in the media, I don't know that I would label it a *good* representation. There is a focus on non-vanilla sex, very little about relationship negotiation or personal growth, concerning age differences, and plenty of evidence much of the film is fiction rather than the *true story* as which it is billed.
Acting was good with Evans delivering a nice range of emotion throughout the film. Hall did nicely in her role as the intermittent antagonist. Heathcote was good, though from her facial expressions she looked pained through much of the film The remainder of the supporting cast was solid and enjoyable.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were good with nice detail and period fit throughout. Dialogue was solid though a bit more around the forming of relationships and difficulties would have been nice. Sound and soundtrack were nicely done.
Overall Professor Marston and the Wonder Women is an enjoyable biopic, though as much of it is fictional, maybe calling it a Romance would be better. Romance, Wonder Woman, or those interested in Polyamory should enjoy this one.
With some sexual content, brief nudity, and adult situations, save this one for older teens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 10.19.17
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Drama, Biographies, Romance, Period Pieces
copyright ©2017 Dave Riedel
Luke Evans (William Marston), Rebecca Hall (Elizabeth), Bella Heathcote (Olive), Connie Britton (Josette), Monica Giordano (Mary), JJ Field (Charles), Chris Conroy (Brant), Oliver Platt (Gaines), Maggie Castle (Dorothy).
Professor Marston and the Wonder Women begins with a quick look at the life Bill and Elizabeth are leading and their work together. Olive is quickly introduced to the storyline and focus immediately shifts as the trio begin forming romantic relationships with one another. The influence Marston's life had on the Wonder Woman story is ever present in the film and the two are integrated nicely. The film doesn't gloss over the difficulties the trio had which is refreshing alongside the obvious joy they received from their relationship.
At the same time, maybe the polyamorous community should think twice before endorsing this one. While the film presents polyamory better than most things we have seen in the media, I don't know that I would label it a *good* representation. There is a focus on non-vanilla sex, very little about relationship negotiation or personal growth, concerning age differences, and plenty of evidence much of the film is fiction rather than the *true story* as which it is billed.
Acting was good with Evans delivering a nice range of emotion throughout the film. Hall did nicely in her role as the intermittent antagonist. Heathcote was good, though from her facial expressions she looked pained through much of the film The remainder of the supporting cast was solid and enjoyable.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were good with nice detail and period fit throughout. Dialogue was solid though a bit more around the forming of relationships and difficulties would have been nice. Sound and soundtrack were nicely done.
Overall Professor Marston and the Wonder Women is an enjoyable biopic, though as much of it is fictional, maybe calling it a Romance would be better. Romance, Wonder Woman, or those interested in Polyamory should enjoy this one.
With some sexual content, brief nudity, and adult situations, save this one for older teens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 10.19.17
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Drama, Biographies, Romance, Period Pieces
copyright ©2017 Dave Riedel
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