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Wonder
2017 113 min United States of America PG 12+
★8.3
Family, Drama
Director: Stephen Chbosky
🎭 Based on
«Wonder»
byR. J. Palacio
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Description
The story of August Pullman – a boy with facial differences – who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$132.42M
Worldwide:
$315.03M
Starring
Jacob Tremblay
Actor
Owen Wilson
Actor
Izabela Vidovic
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2018
— Best Independent Film
Saturn Awards 2018
— Best Young Performer
Saturn Awards 2018
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Academy Awards 2018
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
BAFTA 2018
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Key opinion
Wonder is widely regarded as a warm, life-affirming family drama that effectively portrays themes of empathy, inclusion, and the importance of inner beauty. While many viewers praise its emotional resonance and strong performances, some critics find its polished, idealistic approach to be overly sentimental and narratively simplified.
| Acting | Jacob Tremblay delivers a compelling performance, using subtle expressions to convey complex emotions despite the restrictive prosthetic makeup. | |
| Screenplay | The multi-perspective narrative structure successfully provides depth by exploring the lives and motivations of the characters surrounding the protagonist. | |
| Direction | Stephen Chbosky’s direction creates an uplifting, bright, and compassionate tone that makes the film highly suitable for family viewing. | |
| Emotion | The film's emotional impact is polarized: many find it deeply moving and tear-jerking, while others argue it relies on excessive sentimentality and a lack of authentic conflict. | |
| Originality | The portrayal of the story is debated, with some appreciating its focus on kindness, while others criticize its narrative as being too idealistic and lacking the grittier, complex reality of bullying. |