Gal Gadot is worthy of the role

Rating: 10/10 (2 June 2017)

Here we have an origin story that keeps us guessing as Dianna grows up. I had trouble understanding her mother's attitude - no, then yes, then no, etc, which was probably intended to heighten the mystery. And there are many hints here on the island that bear remembering later.
Gal Gadot is captivating. She plays the new-to-the-outside-world role pretty well. But she really shines when Dianna has made up her mind and ready to act. I loved her look in London with the hat and glasses. And when she goes into action, she is one fierce lady. She is Wonder Woman. Even though so many of the action scenes were in the trailers, they still had impact when revealed on the big screen. And when she is on the screen, you just want to stare at her (face). (I say this as one not previously being at all attracted to Gadot.) Dianna is naïve, but not as much as you might expect - this is very well done. This movie is an excellent story of Dianna's journey to where she is in the present and explains what she said to Bruce Wayne at the end of the previous movie.
Chris Pine is pretty much his usual self although maybe a little more serious and mature, but he really took a distant second place to Gadot.
I was getting disappointed in the movie as it neared climax but then the whole thing changes and the climax is great and meaningful.
I have a complaint about the unnecessary sexual tension and innuendo. The scene with Chris Pine getting out of the bath is silly and cliché. Likewise the boat scene, although not quite so cliché.