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Wonder Woman was a huge hit, and people have been looking forward to the second installment since it was announced. But before we get to see another Gal-power movie (lol), she’ll be gracing the silver screen as Diana Prince in Justice League. And while she looks basically the same, her fellow Amazons look quite a bit different.
In Wonder Woman, the warrior women wore metal plated armor into battle — armor that actually looks like it might offer some protection against steel. But in new photos from the set of Justice League, their garb is substantially… less than there was before.
Many users on Twitter are frustrated with Michael Wilkinson, the film’s costume designer, and Zack Snyder, the director, claiming that the new armor is sexist.
In case you wonder: Here's a picture of how the Amazons looked in Wonder Woman…next to pic how they look in Justice League. First designed by Lindy Hemming, second by Michael Wilkinson.
Some steps backwards, methinks. pic.twitter.com/IVqeX7PBso
— Atte Timonen (@Rosgakori) November 12, 2017
Because when I go into battle, the first thing I want to is expose all my vital organs to the weapons of my enemies.
— Alana Dill (@alanapaints) November 12, 2017
I wonder why the huge change from battle armor to fashion model came from.
— Austin Belzer (@AustinBelzer) November 12, 2017
i don't understand. if they already had a costume design, why change it? why do they do that? stop changing the design when there was already a good one.
— harrison porg (@torako_tiger) November 12, 2017
I’m guessing they didn’t put that much thought into it beyond “not sexy enough”
— WhyNotCmx (@WhyNotCmx) November 12, 2017
WW was anything BUT a teenage boy's yawnsome fantasy. I SINCERELY hope JL is similarly grown-up. But these costumes aren't a good sign..!
— Chintan Nanavati (@LightHealing) November 12, 2017
Clearly they decided to protect what was most important to them.
And by them I mean the production team.
— Atte Timonen (@Rosgakori) November 12, 2017
I presume those abs are armour-plated..?! Otherwise, not especially battle-friendly..!
— Chintan Nanavati (@LightHealing) November 12, 2017
Others, however, point out that the part in JL involving the Amazons happened thousands of years before we see them in WW, so it’s possible that the ladies just got better at making their armor over the millennia. A few also said that many ancient warriors fought with even less covering their bodies.
Whether clever or not lots of ancient warriors hwent into battle fully naked – so let's stop with this faux outrage eh? Don't remember this outrage at naked torso Thor
— Dirty Turk (@dario2739) November 12, 2017
Greek warriors didn't have alot of clothing….. The sexond pic was from a battle taking place 5000 years ago. Something called evolution, ya know?
— SonofEl-Bat Is All IN (@AmazingSpider19) November 12, 2017
Yeah because the battle predates WW origin. Amazon's never wore heavy armour just like the Spartans it gave them an advantage during battle.
— Chris Harden (@ChrisCade4) November 12, 2017
Do you think the armor is sexist? Tell us @BritandCo!
(Photos via Warner Bros)
