Wonderland

Name: Wonderland
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Released: October 3, 2003
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 43
Cast: Josh Lucas, Kate Bosworth, Val Kilmer

2003

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Lions Gate Films | Release Date: October 3, 2003 | TV-MA

Starring: Josh Lucas, Kate Bosworth, Val Kilmer

Summary: Wonderland explores, in "Rashomon"-like fashion, the brutal multiple murders that took place high atop Wonderland Avenue in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon during the summer of 1981. At first the case seemed to involve only the usual strung-out drug dealers and party hounds, but it quickly became elevated to classic L.A. noir when it was discoveredWonderland explores, in "Rashomon"-like fashion, the brutal multiple murders that took place high atop Wonderland Avenue in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon during the summer of 1981. At first the case seemed to involve only the usual strung-out drug dealers and party hounds, but it quickly became elevated to classic L.A. noir when it was discovered to be connected to the infamous porn king John C. Holmes. (Lions Gate Films)… Expand

Director: James Cox

Genre(s): Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Crime

Rating: TV-MA

Runtime: 104 min

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Robert Goethals

When you watch Wonderland, going back twenty years plus, you think you're in for some paleontological expedition. Yet, thanks to James Cox's considered and adept direction, a cast and script that never cheats the experience or realism of Hollywood's enigmatic underbelly -- the drama of the 1981 Wonderland murders is de-petrified. Read full review

Michael Wilmington

Fast and frenetic and so unvarnished that it can make you feel unclean watching it. The film rubs your face in glamour and filth. But in the midst of the blood and hysteria, Kilmer plays Holmes with the dirty-angelic looks and wheedling charm of a seedy golden boy on the brink of doom. Read full review

Dallas Observer Jean Oppenheimer

As good as all the actors are, the scuzzy characters are so one-dimensional that the film falls flat. Read full review

Todd McCarthy

Has absolutely nothing to say about its characters and their lamentable actions. Read full review

Michael Atkinson

Jonesing for headlines and gossip-buzz, Wonderland is too look-Ma for its own good -- the simple story of a doomed hop-hog over his head in bad shit could've hit the nerve if left to tell itself. Read full review

Jami Bernard

It's hard to care what really happened on Wonderland Ave. when the audience hates the neighborhood. Read full review

Stephen Hunter

Overblown, overheated, overdirected, overacted, overlong. Read full review

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Sarah

Oct 9, 2005

This movie was awsome i love the drugs and the stealing but it need more drugs sex n rock n roll!

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Andy

Jan 5, 2007

I'm surprised this movie did so poorly with critics. I notice that most problems are with character development. This movie is based on a true story and, in my opinion, this film is primarily shedding light on what happened through that murder. In that regard, it is a very good movie.

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