Wonder Woman a ‘step backwards’ for women, says James Cameron
The Oscar-winning director criticised Hollywood’s backslapping over the film and said the star is an “objectified icon”.
Oscar-winning director James Cameron has said the celebrated Wonder Woman film is a “step backwards” for women.
The film, by Patty Jenkins and starring Gal Gadot, has been widely lauded and holds the title of the highest-ever grossing film directed by a woman.
“All of the self-congratulatory back-patting Hollywood’s been doing over Wonder Woman has been so misguided,” he said.
“She’s an objectified icon, and it’s just male Hollywood doing the same old thing. I’m not saying I didn’t like the movie but, to me, it’s a step backwards.”
Cameron has made many films with strong female characters, such as The Terminator’s Sarah Connor and Aliens’ Ellen Ripley.
Cameron, 63, won three Oscars including best director for his work on Titanic.
