The plot is no grand achievement. Wonder Woman (Cathy Lee Crosby) mostly follows the villains from one locale to another, occasionally trading words and fists. There a few trip-ups. The intro to Wonder Woman's origin feels rushed, a plot point entered at the beginning of the third act feels really wedged in, and the heroine doesn't apprehend the villains at first when she gets the chance. However, what the film lacks in depth, it makes up for pure uninhibited fun. The traps and the villains' tricks of the trade are rather stylish or creative ideas. One trap has this unique look you could only find pre-80's.
Another thing helping the movie is that we've got a game cast playing colorful, engaging characters. (Except, maybe a couple of henchmen in this, but they are visually interesting for what it's worth.) Cathy Lee makes a fairly charming superhero and has chemistry with anyone she's on-screen with. Her outfit doesn't look anything like the traditional one, but I'm not hating it. It looks more practical and the character is finally wearing pants.
We are also treated to a pretty fun group of villains. Ricardo Montabalm (Fantasy Island/Star Trek II) is great as the main villain, a charming, clear-headed professional. Part of what makes the movie work is his back-and-forth with his resourceful and clever, but treacherous and violence-prone right hand played by George Calvin.
I don't know if this is a must-watch, but it's definitely escapist fun if that's what you're after. At an hour and thirteen minutes, it won't take up much of your time.
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