Wonder Woman: The Excellent Adventure Edit

The original cut of this film had some obvious glaring errors, but this edit transformed it for the better! The implementation of the Bill and Ted OST added a much more radical flavor to the 80s, and the usage of Pat Benatar's Invincible was PERFECT. If there was any song that screamed Wonder Woman, it was that song hands down!

Accomplishing the impossible here, WakeupKeo has streamlined one of the most mixed up of DC's troubled filmography, injecting it with new energy and paring away a lot of what was holding it back. I have yet to encounter an editor as capable of integrating new pop music into a film, blended with the sound FX and dialogue and timing of the editing to the point like it seemed as though it was always there, but this is one of WakeupKeo's many skills. Deliberately immersing this in a twisting waterslide of Bill & Ted music to give new flavour to a period piece strangely coy about using 80s music to its fullest. The 'In Time' moment in Diana's apartment brought genuine tears to my eyes, looking back on the actions of a hidden superhero still trying her best to help humanity rather than only mourning the loss of Steve (It's what Captain Carter would have done!). Dutiful pruning of nonsense, convolution and the weird implications of this newly summoned Steve occupying the body of Some 80s Guy all contribute to a story about preoccupation with what Diana, Minerva and Maxwell WANT. The single, solitary star I've deducted is not down to the editor but the fact that the third act of this movie, with its catfight and wish-renouncement sequences really is impossible to salvage into a denouement worthy of Wonder Woman, but what was achieved is manifestly getting the best out of what footage is there. Thank you for rescuing this one from the delirium of its theatrical cut. Very much looking forward to watching more of these.

The fan-edit community continues to astound with its creativity and dedication to enhancing our favorite films, and "Wonder Woman 1984: The Excellent Adventure Edit" is a prime example of the ingenuity that fans bring to the table. This edit offers a refreshing and improved viewing experience of the widely discussed and debated "Wonder Woman 1984."

From the moment I started watching this fan-edit, it became evident that Wakeupkeo had a deep understanding of the source material and a clear vision for how to enhance the film's narrative. The most notable improvement lies in the pacing and structure. "The Excellent Adventure Edit" streamlines the story, eliminating unnecessary subplots and tightening the focus on the central characters and their motivations. This approach allows for a more engaging and coherent viewing experience, eliminating the meandering moments that hindered the original release.

Another commendable aspect of this fan-edit is the judicious use of visual and audio enhancements. The editor seamlessly integrates scenes, removes distractions, and improves the overall visual quality, resulting in a more polished and professional presentation. The audio remixing is equally impressive, enhancing the impact of key moments and making the viewing experience more immersive. I personally loved the idea of going crazy with a 80's soundtrack in the film and it upped the enjoyment for me personally.

One of the standout achievements of "The Excellent Adventure Edit" is the way it addresses some of the divisive elements from the original film. The editor has made substantial changes to certain character arcs and storylines, resulting in a more satisfying and logical progression. While these alterations may not please everyone, they undoubtedly offer a fresh perspective and inject new life into the film.

However, it's important to note that this fan-edit is not a complete overhaul of the original film. Some issues, such as certain narrative choices such as Steve coming back or castings likw Kristen Wig as cheetah and visual effects like Cheetah agaim, still persist. While the editor has done an admirable job in improving the overall experience, some flaws are inherent to the source material and cannot be fully remedied.

In conclusion, "Wonder Woman 1984: The Excellent Adventure Edit" is an impressive fan-edit that showcases the creativity and passion of its editor. The streamlined storytelling, visual enhancements, and revised character arcs elevate the viewing experience and offer a fresh take on the original film. Fans of the Wonder Woman franchise, and those who were left wanting more from the theatrical release, will likely find this edit to be a worthwhile and enjoyable alternative.

I hate writing a review when I didn't really like the film or agree with the editor's intent. It is a competent edit, but I feel like it retains too much of what doesn't work while unfortunately adding a few more things to the mix that also don't work.

Making it so Steve Trevor doesn't inhabit the body of another man is an important and necessary change. However, Steve is now introduced in a way that is very abrupt and quite jarring.

I like that more 80's music was added, but I feel like a editor overdoes it and at times all the extra music starts to feel grating.

Wonder Woman 1984's main problem is that it doesn't know what it wants to be (could be because it was co-written by Patty Jenkins and Geoff Johns). On the one hand, it seems to want to be a light-hearted campy homage to the Christopher Reeve Superman films. On the other hand, it wants to be a very serious and preachy feminist critique. It's the latter, in my opinion, that doesn't work. But that seems to be what the editor is intent on retaining. The overall message of the film (about not having the things you want) is also condescending and unsatisfying. Once again, this is all retained.

If this film is to be redeemed at all, I think an edit should go in the opposite direction. Lean into the camp and silliness and make it a fun, lighthearted affair. Maxwell Lord is not sufficiently redeemed by the end of the theatrical cut, so he should be kept as the narcissistic con-man that he is. I really don't think he needs to be made into a sympathetic character, because he's pretty terrible all in all, and I don't think the audience is ready to forgive him by the end. I would cut the child entirely from the film, since his presence is tragic to the point of being comical as it tries desperately to tug at your heartstrings. He's just a poor neglected child that his father barely thinks about. He really brings the film down.

The theme of both Diana and Barbara nearly constantly being sexually harassed doesn't really add anything significant to the film. What is the point being made? When Barbara/Cheetah throws the guy into the truck, I think it should be played for laughs (cut away after she tosses him rather than watch her beat beat the crap out of him).

I could go on and on. Overall, this is a good edit that doesn't quite scratch my itch, but it may work well for some people's tastes. My main point here is that this is an irredeemably silly and stupid story, so the only option, IMO, that a faneditor really has is to embrace the stupidity and let this play out as more of a light-hearted comedy.

I thoroughly loved Wonder Woman: The Excellent Adventure! The new soundtrack brought real gravitas and emotion to the movie, while the reworked plot and scenes took out all the things I didn't like about the original movie and enhanced what I did like! Thank you very much for this, Mr. Wakeupkeo, and keep creating!