This movie is quite disorganized. The early mall scene did not match the tone for the rest of the movie and stuck out like a sore thumb. That scene itself was not a problem, just an issue of consistency. Special effects were on point for the most part except when Wonder Woman was running on the road in the desert and fighting Cheetah. The effects in both of these scenes were atrocious. The former scene honestly reminded me of the Road Runner. The latter scene looked like someone's neglected side project.
In terms of the plot, it was also messy. The whole beginning portion dedicated to showing how much of a "loser" Dr. Minerva was was clichéd and unoriginal. Her desire to keep her newfound powers was also similar to so many other films with "loser" characters who suddenly get power. Furthermore, for a movie with Wonder Woman in the title, there wasn't much Wonder Woman. This issue isn't exactly a problem if that time is spent developing the character, which does not happen. Most of the time, it just feels like exposition and does not serve the character well.
One of the aspects I most enjoyed was with Maxwell Lord and his son Alistair. I thought the dynamic between them was great, although I would have loved to see this relationship explored more in depth.
Overall: not as bad as what people are saying but definitely not good by any measure.
In terms of the plot, it was also messy. The whole beginning portion dedicated to showing how much of a "loser" Dr. Minerva was was clichéd and unoriginal. Her desire to keep her newfound powers was also similar to so many other films with "loser" characters who suddenly get power. Furthermore, for a movie with Wonder Woman in the title, there wasn't much Wonder Woman. This issue isn't exactly a problem if that time is spent developing the character, which does not happen. Most of the time, it just feels like exposition and does not serve the character well.
One of the aspects I most enjoyed was with Maxwell Lord and his son Alistair. I thought the dynamic between them was great, although I would have loved to see this relationship explored more in depth.
Overall: not as bad as what people are saying but definitely not good by any measure.