Attempts to explore the human condition but falls short

Rating: 6/10 (10 June 2017)

Wonder Woman attempts to explore the human condition, particularly mankind's relation with warfare and peace. This simple premise with a World War I setting, and Wonder Woman's perspective is an excellent opportunity to create a gripping narrative about the dichotomy of the human condition that is war and peace.
However, poor representation of WWI leaves the premise feeling hollow and empty, as well as missing out on excellent opportunities to flesh out the narrative more deeply.
WWI is a war that was caused by a mess of interlocking treaties and a series of seminal events, thus there were no good or bad sides in the war, but Wonder Woman attempts to portray the Germans as being the "bad guys" as they were the only ones in the film to use chemical weapons. The film's attempt to portray the cruelties of war missed out on vital opportunities such as gas attacks, wave attacks against machine gun positions, and shell-shock caused by enduring artillery bombardments from days on end. Another opportunity missed are the Christmas day truce which would've shown the good side of humanity in war.
Greek mythology was also warped for this film - which was disappointing.
The movie is also hampered by a predictable plot, plot holes, and cliche's that are more fitting for a Saturday cartoon. The film also doesn't go into depth about the Amazons - which would've been another opportunity to show contrast between the paradise island Wonder Woman grew up in, and the trying times of the early 20th Century.
The CGI is decent, though there are parts where it becomes obvious that the scene is a green screen. Action is decent enough, but is lackluster in the final battle.
I will give this movie props for not making it one huge gender vs gender fest, but rather a cooperative story that acknowledges the sexism that was existent during the early 20th century.
A lot could've been done to make Wonder Woman a better movie, but alas it is not.