I personally found this movie to be entertaining, despite certain lapses and a casserole of many different points it was trying to achieve. At times I felt like the mercenary band of Indian, Scotsman, Turk and Cowboy were a construction worker short of performing the YMCA.
This film began as a well structured origin story, which provided a great backdrop for Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman. The mythology was on point during the early stages of the movie. From Wonder Woman's early childhood, the lure of belonging to the warrior culture of the island, to her training and discovery of extraordinary powers; this part was masterfully written and executed.
The plane crash entry of Chris Pine's Steve Trevor was a fitting and satisfactory transition into World War I era. The Wonder Woman's morality and commitment to justice lead her into the world of early 20th century male dominated Britain. From wardrobe, decorum, down to misogynist social interaction; the transition held true to mythology while providing enough comic relief to be entertaining.
Historical accuracy was also on point, from the invention of mustard gas and chemical warfare, to machine guns, trench warfare and uniforms. Supporting cast was not too shabby either. Danny Huston's German General Ludendorff was a charismatic competent antagonist, aided by the cold blooded phantom of the battlefield Elena Anaya's Dr. Meru.
I did not appreciate the hodgepodge team for the sake of screen diversity assembled by Steve Trevor. This film could have served the purpose of a powerful female character and highlight historic gender inequality without the gratuitous pile on of additional diversity in comic relief characters.
While Ares identification came as a twist in the end, it did not hold true to the original comics, where the Wonder Woman's principal enemy would influence humans in conflict from aside and not posing as the person. Besides, if you want to influence the greater conflict as Ares, you could occupy a more pivotal host in terms of historical significance.
The sacrifice at the end of the story provided closure to Steve Trevor's arc, while confirming Wonder Woman's belief in humanity in the end. Nevertheless, it was a bumpy, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder fueled ride to the finish.
I give this entertaining film 4 out of 5 Gummy Bears.
