Power and grace in yet another formula-made movie

Rating: 7/10 (27 June 2017)

When finally it arrives, "Wonder Woman" delivers all the power you could wish for. Gal Gadot really shows impressive dedication to the role.
Director Patty Jenkins, who directed Charlize Theron in her legendary depiction of Aileen Wuornos in "Monster" (2003), was offered to helm this historic screen adaptation, despite only having one feature film on her résumé. Apart from some faltering CGI (which, regrettably, seems to have become a standard in blockbusters of late, despite the technical powers at display), there cannot be much negative to say about the craftsmanship. Jenkins and her actors (David Thewlis, not the least) do what they are supposed to. The design is impressive. Rupert Gregson-Williams score is a mighty one. All in all, it's a nice ride. If only we'd not seen the formula used a million times before.