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189(2): Redoing my Life, WonderWoman pt.2
🕑 Added 2025-04-06 01:17:08 +0000 UTC[VIDEO TITLE: I Just Watched Wonder Woman – First Impressions!]
Shot on a phone, vlog-style, handheld, slightly shaky
[INTRO – Outside the theater, walking]
Jake (enthusiastic):
“Hey guys, what’s up? It’s Jake from JakeTalksComics, and I am finally about to see Wonder Woman! I’ve been waiting for this one, and yeah… I’m hyped. This is the first Wonder Woman movie ever. It needs to be good.”
He walks toward the entrance of a large, well-lit theater. You can hear the buzz of the crowd behind him.
Jake:
“Okay, so—quick thoughts. I do think it’s gonna be good. Honestly, I’ve got high hopes. And if you guys watched my Iron Man 3 review yesterday—”
(He gives the camera a knowing look.)
“—yeah. Kinda disappointed me. Not a bad movie, but you know what I mean. The hype didn’t land.”
He pushes through the theater doors. Inside, the energy is high. Cosplayers are everywhere, and Wonder Woman posters are lit up.
Jake:
“Yo, I’m not even kidding—there are so many women dressed as Wonder Woman in here. Like, full-on armor, boots, headbands… the works. It’s amazing. You love to see it.”
Jake:
“Alright. I’m going in. I really hope it lives up to the expectations.”
[CUT TO BLACK – Title card: “2 Hours Later…”]
[POST-MOVIE – Outside the theater, night, big smile on his face]
Jake:
“Okay. Okay. That was a good movie.”
He points at the camera, energized.
Jake:
“I’ve got a lot to say, but first impressions? Yeah. I loved it.”
He’s pacing slightly, still buzzing.
Jake:
“Way better than Iron Man 3. And I’m not saying Iron Man was bad, okay? I’m not saying that. But this? This was better.”
He becomes more thoughtful.
Jake:
“Alexandra Daddario? Man, I wasn’t totally sure about her casting at first, but she owned it. She brought her own take to the character, and it worked.”
He leans into the camera a little, excited.
Jake:
“And everyone else? So good. Charlize Theron? Great. And no spoilers, but there were some unexpected characters. Lots of surprises.”
He breathes out and nods.
Jake:
“Anyway, full review coming soon—you know I’ve got thoughts—but yeah. Wonder Woman delivered. Big time.”
He gives a thumbs up and smiles.
Jake:
“Alright, I’m out. Go see it. For real. And don’t forget to like, sub—review drops tomorrow. Peace!”
[OUTRO CARD: “Subscribe for more!” | “Full Wonder Woman review coming soon!”]
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@CimasNet:
Iron Man 3 dominated the weekend with the biggest opening ever. Wonder Woman is done. Adler should’ve changed the date—now the movie’s gonna flop.
💬 Replies:
@MLife99:
Why did they even release it against Iron Man anyway? Now they’re paying the price. Classic DC fumble, just like the old days.
@dinact7:
I think it’ll do well. It still pulled $90 million—on HALF the screens. Not bad for being “done.”
@WhamGlory:
“Biggest opening ever”?? Did y’all forget The Batman opened with $190M last year?? And watch Superman eclipse that in November.
@CineChad:
You’re acting like it’s Week 4 and WW is already in bargain bins.
@IronA3:
Doesn’t matter. Game’s over. Iron Man > Wonder Woman. Always has been. Always will be.
@Spidet:
It’s wild how y’all suddenly care about “artistic merit” now that Marvel didn’t win with the critics.
@lasso_love:
Theron ate as Von Gunther. No crumbs left. Iron Man 3 had… uh… fire-breathing terrorists?
@Msssics:
Bro, Iron Man 3 has four times the marketing and 70% of the screens—DC should’ve known better.
@WWisHER:
They did know. And they still made a better movie. Stay mad.
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[VIDEO TITLE: Wonder Woman Movie Breakdown – Plot, Easter Eggs & What’s Coming Next!]
[INTRO – Jake’s signature upbeat tone, face cam]
Jake (enthusiastic):
“Hey guys, what’s up! It’s JakeTalksComics—and today, we’re diving into a full breakdown of the Wonder Woman movie! We’re talking plot, hidden details, references, and what it all means for the future of the DC Cinematic Universe. So if you haven’t seen the movie yet—seriously, go watch it—then come back, because we’ve got spoilers galore.”
[CUT TO: Stylized footage of the movie clips – NO sound, just visuals + music overlay]
Jake breaks down the movie and then moves on to the next segment.
[SEGMENT TITLE CARD: “Easter Eggs & Hidden Details”]
Jake (on camera):
“Okay—let’s get into the good stuff.”
Jake:
“So first—let’s talk about the Superman reference. In the second act, there’s a great moment where Etta Candy says something like, ‘She’s like the flying man from Metropolis,’ and Steve Trevor responds, ‘The flying man isn’t real.’ Then Etta goes, ‘Yes, he is! There’ve been tons of reports!’
So yeah, Superman is up and about.”
Jake (excited):
“Okay, this one had me freaking out a bit. There’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it scene with a news broadcast in the background, and it shows a headline about a ‘blur saving citizens in Central City.’
The anchor says something like, ‘Another incident last night—multiple muggers stopped by what witnesses describe as a blur. Some calling it a guardian angel.’
I’m a huge Flash fan, so seeing this low-key tease of Barry Allen doing his thing in the background? Love it.”
Jake (serious, intrigued):
“Now, this one I didn’t see coming—Amanda Waller is in the movie. Yup. Viola Davis. Great casting. She’s actually involved in the main plot, helping coordinate efforts during the crisis.
The important part? She drops this line: ‘The Bat hasn’t been around in a while.’
Wait, what?! Like… what does that mean?
“So we already know from Adler’s timeline that the Batman movies are set about a decade before this. And The Dark Knight is supposed to take place five or six years after The Batman. So if the Bat’s gone in the current timeline… something big must’ve happened in Gotham. Did something happen with Bane or the Joker? What about Robin?
Something major probably went down in The Dark Knight. I think we’re building toward a reveal there.”
[Jake (face cam)]:
“Okay, one last thing—and I can’t believe more people aren’t talking about this…
“There’s a name drop. Super quick. Easy to miss. But very important.
“When Amanda Waller’s talking about global threats—right before the Bat comment—she drops the name Talia al Ghul. Talia. Not her dad. Just her.
“Now, if you know your DC lore… you know that name is a big deal. Talia is the daughter of Ra’s al Ghul, the head of the League of Shadows. And in modern continuity, she ends up splintering off to form Leviathan—but it seems this Leviathan was formed by Paula and some others, not Talia…”
(He shrugs, mock-casual.)
Jake:
“Is Talia going to show up in The Dark Knight movie? Will we see Ra’s again?”
(He laughs, a little overwhelmed.)
“I am very hyped for The Dark Knight now. It can’t come soon enough.”
Jake:
“All right—post-credit scene. We get Barbara. Yep, Barbara Minerva. She’s introduced briefly in the movie, but here she looks like she’s going bad. Pretty clear she’s going to be Cheetah in the sequel.
There’s also some cryptic dialogue that could hint at Ares too—he’s mentioned early in the film. So the seeds are being planted.”
Jake:
“And also—let’s not forget what is probably the most important appearance in the whole movie…”
(He leans closer to the camera, mock-dramatic.)
Jake:
“Yep. Daniel Adler. The man himself. Writer, producer… and the person who seems to be copying Stan Lee’s cameo style.”
[CUT TO: A shaky phone video he clearly recorded (maybe a bit sneakily) during his second watch]
On-screen: Diana and Steve are walking through a modern street. Steve is buying Diana ice cream from a friendly vendor. The vendor? Daniel Adler, smiling behind the cart.
Diana (excitedly taking the cone):
“This is wonderful! Thank you! You must be blessed by the gods.”
Daniel:
“Well, the shop’s called Ice Cream God.”
Diana (genuinely):
“I did not know such a god existed!”
Cue audience laughter in Jake’s video.
[Back to Jake on camera, still laughing]
Jake:
“Okay, first of all—yes, that was Daniel Adler.
“And second—he’s really doing the Stan Lee thing now, huh? Just popping into his own movies with little wink-wink cameos? Maybe we can do some theory-crafting on what character he’s playing later.”
[ENDING]
Jake:
“So yeah—that’s my breakdown of Wonder Woman! Let me know in the comments what you caught that I missed, what you thought of the movie, and who you think the big villain of the sequel’s gonna be.
“Like and subscribe—more videos are coming this week, including speculation on The Dark Knight.”
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Box Office: Iron Man 3 Sees 60% Drop, While Wonder Woman Holds Steady with Just a 30% Dip
By Rebecca Keegan
After a massive $180 million opening weekend, Marvel Studios’ Iron Man 3 has taken a noticeable hit in its second frame, dropping 60% to bring in an estimated $72 million this weekend. Meanwhile, DC Studios’ Wonder Woman is proving to be the more resilient box office player, declining just 30% in its second weekend and earning $63 million, bringing its domestic total to over $153 million.
While Marvel still holds the lead in overall gross, Wonder Woman is quickly shaping up to be a success as well. The film’s smaller drop, combined with strong weekday holdovers, suggests exceptionally positive word-of-mouth—fueled by glowing reviews and an outpouring of support from female moviegoers.
Industry analysts are revising their earlier projections, with many now predicting that Wonder Woman could surpass the $300 million domestic mark if its current momentum continues.
Much of that connection is coming from the underserved female demographic. Wonder Woman is skewing 58% female—an unusually high figure for a comic book film—and enjoying strong multi-generational appeal. The film’s emotional themes, elegant direction by Bryce Dallas Howard, and Alexandra Daddario’s widely praised performance as Diana are all contributing to its steady climb.
By contrast, Iron Man 3’s second-week drop, while not uncommon for major Marvel entries, has raised some eyebrows—particularly as early fan reactions have been mixed compared to earlier MCU outings.
That said, Iron Man 3 still leads in global box office, with $590 million worldwide compared to Wonder Woman’s $325 million—though analysts are watching international numbers closely, especially as Wonder Woman continues to open in key markets overseas.
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Edgar Nicolas Morales Mendoza
Who played Etta Candy?
