I kinda like this film. For the most part, this movie was mostly wonderful.

Rating: 8/10 (9 June 2017)

The world's most famous female superhero has finally made it to the big screen & surprising, it was pretty good. It was sensational. Directed by Patty Jenkins & based on the DC Comics character of the same name by Dr. William Moulton Marston, the Warner Bros film exceeded all expectations with its well-made visual storytelling. Proving, once and for all, that a super-heroine film could work, with the right crew to bring it to life. Some critics goes as far, as calling it, the best DC Extended Universe film to date. Does this movie deserve all this praise? In my opinion, I believe, yes. The thought provoking themes that this movie, showed, with the moral dilemma of doing the greater good was very compelling. However, it's without a few nit picky flaws. While, for the most part, I found the idea of an ancient, warrior princess, Diana Prince/Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) fighting, against the Kaiser and his troops in the trenches of World War 1, interesting and unique. I do have to say, it does sounds like screenwriter, Allen Heinberg is trying to copy other comic studio's ideas, by having a story that combine the best things about Marvel's 2011's films, 'Thor' & 'Captain America: The First Avenger', together. Still, it does pull away, just enough to make this story seem like its own. However, the ending to that story, was a bit muddled, due to the fact, that DC felt that the presence of Ares, the god of war, was indeed needed and his corruption on humankind was truly taking place, during the course of the film. Without spoiling, too much, about it. I thought, the movie would have work, better, if Ares was truly gone & it was indeed, human beings that selfishly causing the war and violence, amount each other. It would be so much, more powerful message, than an ancient God subtly giving humans ideas and inspirations to kill each other. After all, it doesn't make sense, within the means of the story. In this film, they stated out, that the villain corrupted men, in order to help him, slew all his fellow gods and their human follows. If we're to believe, that all the ancient Gods are dead and the Amazons that were sworn to protect humankind is in hiding, then, why would Ares, have his armies, fight upon, each other, rather than invading the Amazons kingdom of Themyscira? The only clue, I have is, the fact, that he might do this, in hope, of finally wiping them out, of existence, but it does leave, the question, why. In the comics, Ares want to keep war, eternal, because he lives off, that. So, why in the film, is he whispering doomsday levels of destroyed ideas to Dr. Isabella Maru AKA Dr. Poison (Elena Anaya) that would wipe the human race out and pave way to a new paradise? Also, deceptive master plan of keeping the peace, also doesn't add up, because it would killed, what makes him, 'him'. To add more wood on the fire, the whole temptation of Diana to kill humans, also doesn't make sense, too, seeing that she killed a large amount of them, before, meeting him. That whole clichés exchange of showing mercy felt a little to 1983's 'Return of the Jedi', for me. Despite that, I have little to no problem with the other story telling clichés, because they work so well. Still, if I have to nitpick, I believe the movie's opening, had a little too much of exposition dump. Starting your film, with a recurrence, only go back to an earlier memorable that include a history Greek mythology lesson, and a further flashback of stealing a diary might be, pushing it. However, I did find, other things, a bit annoying. The slow motion, unrealistic jumps and flips stunts from the Amazons, were a bit infuriating. Plus, the German villains, a bit too cartoony evil for my taste. Also, as a history buff. I found the fictionalized version of General Erich Ludendorff (Danny Huston) and his fondness of steroid gas, kinda jarring, due to the lack of clarified to his character. I would had, like the film to explore, more of him and likewise, Scottish sharpshooter, Charlie (Ewen Bremner), because it seem like their subplot, during the action scenes seem a bit abandoned. Nevertheless, most of the action sequence, using CGI and practical, traditional special effects work out for me, even some parts of the film might be too gruesome for a PG-13 film. It's nice to see, a DC movie have action moments that, weren't all pitch dark. There were some color in this somewhat desaturated gritty film. The acting that came with this movie, for the most part, was also amazing, with Gal Galot and actor, Chris Pine standing out. These two, really have great chemistry with each other. It really did seem like the romantic elements, between their characters, could had happen. It also got emotional at times. The heartbreaking moments really did mean something. Still, the movie does have some light humor. I found the fish out of water jokes, funny. Even charming. Also, the music by composer, Rupert Gregson-Williams & Hans Zimmer was beautiful and intense to listen to. Overall: I have to say, this movie shows that Wonder Woman has come from a long way, from the days of being over sexual objectification and underused. I also love how the movie doesn't go too extreme on the other side, with it, coming off as misandristic. It really did find a balance with both the viewpoints of men & women. Because of that, I found myself, liking the movie for entertainment values, rather than hating it, because it takes one side. In the end, its shows in the box office, as both sexes are able to enjoy this movie. That's pretty swell. This movie will paved the way for more lead super-heroine projects for sure. Because of that, I highly recommended seeing this movie.