Wander Darkly
Lionsgate | Release Date: December 11, 2020 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
66
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 12 Critic Reviews
Positive:
8
Mixed:
3
Negative:
1
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
91
Original-CinKaren GordonDec 10, 2020
Life, like love is messy. The beauty of the film is the way Miele, through the dilemma of Adrienne and Matteo, asks us to look at our own messy lives and see it through fresh eyes. Read full review
88
RogerEbert.comSheila O'MalleyDec 12, 2020
Wander Darkly is not some misty-eyed golden-hued stroll down memory lane. The title of the film is eloquent. Darkness threatens every moment. Read full review
83
The PlaylistRobert DanielsDec 12, 2020
Chemistry wise, Miller and Luna work wonders together. Miller’s intense dynamic range: from impassioned to ebullient and afraid, plays well off of Luna’s boyish charm. They imbue these characters with troves of insecurities and mountains of love. Read full review
80
Film ThreatAlan NgDec 12, 2020
Wander Darkly is a hard watch that is worth it, as the movie will pull a few tears from your eyes at the end. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterLeslie FelperinDec 12, 2020
Some may find this a path too well trodden by other movies, but what's refreshing is to see it through the eyes of a female protagonist for a change. Read full review
67
Entertainment WeeklyMary SollosiDec 12, 2020
The film’s greatest strength is the pairing of Miller and Luna, an immensely charismatic duo who give Adrienne and Matteo’s relationship (not to mention her metaphysical crisis) credibility even where Miele’s script does not. Read full review
67
Austin ChronicleRichard WhittakerDec 11, 2020
What really keeps Wander Darkly together is yet another convoluted, conflicted, and honest performance from Miller. Read full review
63
Movie NationRoger MooreDec 8, 2020
There are tips and too-obvious clues about what’s really going on here. And Miele drags out the finale, too, trying to bring on the tears. But Miller and Luna give this romance a history, weariness and testy spark that keeps Wander Darkly going even after we’ve guessed what its destination is. Read full review
60
The GuardianCath ClarkeMar 3, 2021
Miller is at the heart of the film; her natural and believable performance touches so many emotions, and makes them all look so real. Read full review
60
Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinDec 10, 2020
Although the whole thing’s a bit of a jumble, the L.A.-set film becomes more immersive as we slowly adjust to its ambitious conceit and unique rhythms. A solid third-act twist helps square the preceding puzzle pieces and takes us out on a satisfying and moving note. Read full review
50
ReelViewsJames BerardinelliDec 23, 2020
In trying to blend a Twilight Zone-ish mystery with a more conventional approach to sorrow and death, Miele crafts a story that is too artificial to work. Read full review
38
Slant MagazinePaddy MulhollandDec 6, 2020
What could have been a profound study of grief and psychological trauma is diluted with needless structural and stylistic obfuscation. Read full review
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