Wonder

Name: Wonder
Genre: Drama, Family
Released: November 17, 2017
Duration: 113 min
Rating: 66
Cast: Ali Liebert, Bryce Gheisar, Crystal Lowe, Danielle Rose Russell, Daveed Diggs

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Lionsgate | Release Date: November 17, 2017 | PG

Starring: Ali Liebert, Bryce Gheisar, Crystal Lowe, Danielle Rose Russell, Daveed Diggs, Emma Tremblay, Izabela Vidovic, Jacob Tremblay, Jennifer March, Julia Roberts, Mandy Patinkin, Mark Dozlaw, Nadji Jeter, Noah Jupe, Owen Wilson, Rukiya Bernard, Sônia Braga, Steve Bacic

Summary: Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie Pullman (Jacob Tremblay) becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade. As his family, his new classmates, and the larger community all struggle to find their compassion and acceptance, Auggie'sBorn with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie Pullman (Jacob Tremblay) becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade. As his family, his new classmates, and the larger community all struggle to find their compassion and acceptance, Auggie's extraordinary journey will unite them all and prove you can't blend in when you were born to stand out.… Expand

Director: Stephen Chbosky

Genre(s): Drama, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 113 min

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Bilge Ebiri

Nov 21, 2017

It tempers its fairly blunt narrative approach by constantly shifting its perspective. It starts off as the portrait of a troubled child, but expands to become a film about community. Read full review

Alex Welch

Nov 20, 2017

Featuring several stunning performances by its stars, with Jacob Tremblay shining brightest of them all, Wonder ends up being a much better and wiser film than its trailers or premise let on. Read full review

Rick Bentley

Nov 17, 2017

It has a wonderful message about tolerance, acceptance, understanding and respect. There's no guarantee the message would register with all moviegoers, but social ignorance can be cured one person at a time. Read full review

Alonso Duralde

Nov 13, 2017

Giving the film credit where it’s due, Wonder never cheats in its pursuit of emotion. It’s never mawkish or manipulative, and its characters are so well-established both in the writing and in the performances that the movie ultimately does the hard work of earning those damp Kleenexes. Read full review

Peter Travers

Nov 18, 2017

Wonder is an emotional wipeout, that's for sure, but Chbosky handles it with such tenderness and delicacy, you won't hate yourself (too much) for giving in. Read full review

Empire Liz Beardsworth

Dec 4, 2017

It sometimes over-plays its hand but, anchored by a terrific Jacob Tremblay, Wonder is a warm persuasive argument for tolerance. And it’s always great to have Julia Roberts back on the big screen. Read full review

The Guardian Peter Bradshaw

Nov 13, 2017

It is a film with all the depth of a fridge magnet. Read full review

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GreatMartin

Nov 29, 2017

“Wonder” might not win any awards, not even mentioned for any, but it is one of the most heartfelt, moving movies of the year. It is a story of many loves: between a mother and son, mother and daughter, father and son, father and daughter, brother and sister along with what it means to be“Wonder” might not win any awards, not even mentioned for any, but it is one of the most heartfelt, moving movies of the year. It is a story of many loves: between a mother and son, mother and daughter, father and son, father and daughter, brother and sister along with what it means to be different.

In this case Auggie was born facial deformities and had to go through many operations to be able to talk, see, hear, among other things. His mother stepped off her path to home school him which was a must due to all the surgeries but decided at the age of 10 Auggie was ready, had to, join the real world and started him at middle school where most of the kids would also be facing a strange world.

Kids can be cruel to each other, especially to those who are different, and Auggie is taunted, classmates being ugly towards him, afraid of touching him thinking he might be contagious, not being friendly to him but ostracizing him, making fun of his looks and generally bullying him. Due to his facial abnormalities he looks forward to Halloween so his face can be covered with the kids not knowing who he is and he can cat, be, one of them.

Based on a best-selling young adult novel by R. J. Palacio and adapted for the screen by Stephen Chbosky, Steven Conrad and Jack Thorne “Wonder” it is a film for everyone who have had to deal with problems, people and just life in general. “Wonder” is about children and adults made for children and adults.

Jacob Tremblay, as Auggie, had a breakout role in “The Room” and follows that up with a different acting challenge meeting it head on and makes Auggie a real child with all the problems a child faces learning, knowing his deformity is just another one. His older sister Via, played superbly by Izabela Vidovic, loves her brother but knows she had to be shunted aside by her parents while Auggie was in and out of hospitals. As he starts middle school she is just starting high school after her best friend, Danielle Rose Russell, returned from a summer away a different person than the one she was. She also meets Nadji Jeter who introduces her to the school theatre group.

Of the other children all come across as children you knew when you went to school. There is Noah Jupe as Jack who befriends Auggie and unknowingly turns his back on him, Bryce Gheisar as Julian the lead bully with his own group of followers who make things worse for Auggie and when Julian is faced with his bullying his parents stand up for him.

When it comes to the adults the principal, Mandy Patinkin and his homeroom teacher Daveed Diggs treat Auggie as just another kid while Ali Liebert, a science teacher, backs Auggie’s interest in science and his class project. Sonia Braga’s cameo as Via’s grandmother has an effective scene with her granddaughter.

Jacob Tremblay is the star of the movie but Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson, as parents all kids wish they had, contribute not only as loving, supporting parents but parents who deal with the problems their younger son has to face. They are both warm, strong people yet you see the concern as she sends her boy off to school and the realization that both her children may soon be leaving their home. Wilson is the fun dad, the one who can make his kids live safe and who can act as childish as they do yet let them see how much he also loves their mother.

Director Stephen Chbosky does an excellent job showing the home life, the school life and the social interactions, both negative and positive, between young people, moving smoothly bringing emotional times, looking at and answering hard questions, while showing the most important lessons both kids and adults need to learn.

“Wonder” is a film parents can take their children to without embarrassment and both will be entertained, share recognizable moments from their own relationships with each other and others and during the 133 minutes of the film bringing the audience along for the ride and involve them emotionally.… Expand

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SmileSong

May 15, 2018

Going on this adventure with Auggie in theaters was one of the most emotionally devestating things ever. I couldn’t keep my eyes dry. That’s what’s beautiful about this movie. Wonder is a story about a boy born with a facial deficiency who has been homeschooled all his life. His parentsGoing on this adventure with Auggie in theaters was one of the most emotionally devestating things ever. I couldn’t keep my eyes dry. That’s what’s beautiful about this movie. Wonder is a story about a boy born with a facial deficiency who has been homeschooled all his life. His parents decide to enroll him in public school so he can attend the first year of middle school around other kids. However, at the public school he is teased and bullied to no end. Wonder is a heartfelt film that, albeit missing an original story, feels legitimate. We’re watching this in Chorus class today, and I couldn’t be happier to experience this again.… Expand

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DawdlingPoet

Nov 20, 2021

I knew the basic story of Wonder before I saw it and I assumed it was aimed at kids but I think its the kind of film that works well for both kids and adults. There's certainly a fair amount of food for thought, as it were. Unsurprisingly, it is quite sad and sentimental, although I'm gladI knew the basic story of Wonder before I saw it and I assumed it was aimed at kids but I think its the kind of film that works well for both kids and adults. There's certainly a fair amount of food for thought, as it were. Unsurprisingly, it is quite sad and sentimental, although I'm glad to say that I didn't feel it was unnecessarily piled in sugary sweet emotions - it focusses on the childs difficulties starting at a public school and his reaction to being made fun of for his looks. I suppose it is perhaps a little predictable but I thought that it wasn't as tacky as it perhaps could have come across and also I thought that the main cast did pretty well in their respective roles, especially Jacob Tremblay as the main character, August aka Auggie and Julia Roberts as his mum. It deals with bullying, fear/shame and so on - important topics for adolescents certainly.

Would I recommend it? yes I would.… Expand

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Jes1310

Feb 4, 2019

A very moving film. Some great acting especially from the kids. The story is just heartfelt. See it with kids age 11+

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EpicLadySponge

Nov 17, 2017

For again a film based on a best-selling story, you would expect things to go with the flow. In this film based on a best-selling story, it serves a huge life lesson that you can always fit in something regardless whether you have Treacher Collins syndrome or not. The film takes that lifeFor again a film based on a best-selling story, you would expect things to go with the flow. In this film based on a best-selling story, it serves a huge life lesson that you can always fit in something regardless whether you have Treacher Collins syndrome or not. The film takes that life lesson and made it a lot better than what it seems to be. While not the best I have ever seen, it does result in a solid film that holds strong on its best-selling material.… Expand

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DovahK

Aug 21, 2018

Aunque puede llegar a parecer pretenciosa por momentos, es muy adorable y tiene un gran homenaje a la amistad dentro de sí misma.

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Mar 18, 2019

This movie was so sucky.! It was completely horrible I dont understand it and it just sucky overall.

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