Good but it could've been great

Rating: 7/10 (4 July 2017)

This blockbuster certainly showcased excellent performances all-round, incredible CGI and other effects and did very well as an origin story.
The performances of Chris Pine and Gal Gadot were excellent, as were the supporting actors. However, the supporting characters had both little screen time and little impact on the movie. They were essentially left on for occasional comic relief and to fill in an open space. Their own identities are explored only very briefly and their abilities are never truly shown or used. Villains Sir Patrick, General Ludendorff and Dr. Maru had the same problem. We never got to understand their characters, never got into their mindset and It was disappointing at how little they were used. The Amazons are a partial exception. Although they were on-screen for a short period of time, they proved their worth similar to how Khan proved his in Star Trek Into Darkness. However, they ended up being swept away too soon anyway.
Special effects were absolutely amazing and I don't think anyone could possibly complain about it. Costumes were fitting for a period piece and the uniforms of the Germans in the village and the troops in the trenches were particularly well-done with quite nice attention to detail.
The plot is one of its pitfalls. Compared to Logan, released earlier in the year, Wonder Woman's plot just feels overused, drab and a bit of a flop. To be honest, it just wasn't written as well as I had hoped and just isn't up to the same standard of Logan in terms of plot. The storyline was a bit cliché, with one character selflessly sacrificing himself, the main character using the death as motivation, blah, blah, blah. This has just been used too many times to hold the same entertainment value. It's humor in how Diana attempts to get in touch with the fashion standards of 1918 was dull and rather 'cringe' at best. Overall, it is very linear and predictable. It lacked enough character development to actually bring true emotion to all.
Another point which I found irritating was it's overuse of very blatant symbolism. There are just too much symbolism to make the film have flow. Symbolism should be subtle but present. In Wonder Woman, it just feels forced.
I do have to compliment whoever made the soundtrack. I'd say it's on par with the soundtrack of The Dark Knight.
Overall, this movie would've benefited much from additional character development and use of supporting characters. Excellent performances, great effects, dramatic soundtrack, fitting consume and make-up in additional to incredible action sequences which was let down by a rather lackluster, cliché and slightly flawed plot. Enjoyable movie but it was just missing that little bit.