Left Wonder-ing

Rating: 5/10 (2 July 2017)

Due to positive reviews I went to see this film in the cinema last night (instead of waiting for the broader release) & I'm left wondering. The reason why I'm left wondering is because this film is average fare & by no means the cinematic gem it has been touted as.
The film's narrative is shaky & some of the dialogue (especially early on) is painful. The acting is okay, however the lead is a touch statuesque. At the end of the day this is a kid's film that has been marketed to adults & therein lies the flaws & the difference between DC characters, ergo films, as opposed to Marvel.
With the exception of Batman, most DC characters are for younger children & therefore it is extremely difficult to adapt them for adult cinematic consumption. Wonder Woman is basically a fairytale Princess from a magical realm whereas a character like Nebula (& Gamora) is a victim of unimaginable torture/mutilation/abuse & therefore inherently darker & appealing to the more mature palate.
I think there may be a possible political narrative behind the promotion of this average film as being a masterpiece (which it clearly isn't) & if true, that is insidious & unwelcome.
Conclusion: This is a kid's film. It's a film about a magical princess - so don't get your hopes up too much if you're over 16. It's an okay/average event with some good parts & some not so good.