As the father of modern superhero films, director Richard Donner talked about his appreciation of Patty Jenkins' Superman: The Movie homage in Wonder Woman 1984.
Donner spoke on Jenkins' directorial tributes while speaking with U.K. publication The Telegraph. During the interview, the legendary director spoke on how pleased he was to hear about Jenkins' homage to Donner's Superman in Wonder Woman 1984. The Wonder Woman director paid tribute to Donner, not only through the character’s intrinsic goodness but visually, especially in the film's flying sequences.
In the film, there are flying scenes full of wonder and awe which recall Donner’s work. "It just means she's got good taste!" he laughed. He expressed an appreciation that 2017’s Wonder Woman had "the same feeling of emotions" as his Superman film.
Not only does Wonder Woman 1984 nod to Superman: The Movie, but Jenkins also paid homage to the superheroine's flight evolution over her history in comic books. After a long delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fans were eager to finally see the sequel, although it has received mixed reviews from critics and audiences.
Directed and co-written by Patty Jenkins, Wonder Woman 1984 stars Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal and Natasha Rothwell. The film is currently in theaters and on HBO Max.
Source: The Telegraph