Wonderstruck

Name: Wonderstruck
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Family
Released: October 20, 2017
Duration: 116 min
Rating: 71
Cast: Anthony Natale, Cory Michael Smith, Damian Young, James Urbaniak, Julianne Moore

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Metropolitan Filmexport | Release Date: October 20, 2017 | PG

Starring: Anthony Natale, Cory Michael Smith, Damian Young, James Urbaniak, Julianne Moore, Lauren Ridloff, Michelle Williams, Millicent Simmonds, Oakes Fegley, Patrick Murney

Summary: Ben and Rose are children from two different eras who secretly wish their lives were different. Ben longs for the father he has never known, while Rose dreams of a mysterious actress whose life she chronicles in a scrapbook. When Ben discovers a puzzling clue in his home and Rose reads an enticing headline in the newspaper, both childrenBen and Rose are children from two different eras who secretly wish their lives were different. Ben longs for the father he has never known, while Rose dreams of a mysterious actress whose life she chronicles in a scrapbook. When Ben discovers a puzzling clue in his home and Rose reads an enticing headline in the newspaper, both children set out on quests to find what they are missing that unfold with mesmerizing symmetry.… Expand

Director: Todd Haynes

Genre(s): Drama, Mystery, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 116 min

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Stephanie Zacharek

May 24, 2017

Wonderstruck embraces so many shimmery, evanescent ideas, it’s a marvel that any one picture—let alone one you can take your kids to—can hold them. Read full review

Bilge Ebiri

Oct 18, 2017

There is so much packed in here; Wonderstruck is simultaneously the densest and loosest film Haynes has made. And, like many stories based on books for children, much of it makes more emotional than logical sense. Read full review

The Playlist Jessica Kiang

May 23, 2017

Wonderstruck lives in the glory of its filmmaking — its photography, its costuming, its set design, its brilliantly variegated Carter Burwell score. Read full review

Peter Travers

Oct 19, 2017

A film of extraordinary details that adds up to less than the sum of its parts. But, oh, it gives a lovely light. Read full review

Moira Macdonald

Oct 31, 2017

Todd Haynes’ Wonderstruck is one of those films that I wanted to like far more than I actually did. Read full review

Sara Stewart

Oct 19, 2017

Hard to say what percentage of Haynes’ adult audience will dig this one. I found it lovely to look at and emotionally underwhelming. Read full review

Mick LaSalle

Oct 25, 2017

Wonderstruck should not be confused for a brilliant but challenging film. Rather, it’s narratively deprived and with entire sections that are completely charmless. Read full review

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marymaebennett

Nov 14, 2017

You know I’m trying to think of adjectives to describe Wonderstruck that are not “wonderful” but it’s automatically what comes to mind via the title. I think the best word to describe this movie is the other W word of “whimsical.” It’s an absolutely gorgeous in the whimsical way it depictsYou know I’m trying to think of adjectives to describe Wonderstruck that are not “wonderful” but it’s automatically what comes to mind via the title. I think the best word to describe this movie is the other W word of “whimsical.” It’s an absolutely gorgeous in the whimsical way it depicts reality. There are two stories going on at the same time. It has soared into three of my top favorite movies of 2017 and I’ve already made plans to view it again.The first story is about a 10ish year old boy in the 70’s who has just gone deaf. He sets off away from his family to begin his journey, I forget when you learn what the journey is, so I don’t want to say in case it is a spoiler. It is told in with sound, an array of colors, and captions. The other story is told in black and white with no subtitles or audio. This is the story of a deaf girl in 1927 who heads to NYC because she is inspired by a photo of a film star. I think they are clipped together seamlessly. The orchestral pieces were beautiful to hear but also added so much emotion in a way I haven’t ever been so captivated by the music in a movie. It is complemented with music from the 70’s to further demonstrate the period. I th nk if Amazon wants to do an Oscar campaign, it can get the nomination but I don’t know if it would win because big budget movies like to go after these kind of awards. I really hope it gets the nomination because if it were up to me, it’d win. I have more to say but I’m worried they’d qualify as spoilers, so I beg of you, please watch this movie as you won’t regret it!… Expand

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markydisco

Nov 17, 2017

Absolutely gorgeous film in every way. The first half does an amazing job conveying what it must feel like to live in this world without hearing. By the second half I was so taken by the characters and how the story all intertwined that I must say I was "wonderstruck". This movie wasAbsolutely gorgeous film in every way. The first half does an amazing job conveying what it must feel like to live in this world without hearing. By the second half I was so taken by the characters and how the story all intertwined that I must say I was "wonderstruck". This movie was extremely moving and emotional for me and demonstrated some of the most important things that make this life so unique and special. Sad, but the average moviegoer will probably not be willing to sit through especially the first half of this film...but, they are missing out on something very unique and special and beautiful.… Expand

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katezoe

Feb 4, 2018

Another fantastic film by Todd Haynes one of the best directors working today. Everything about the movie is wonderful. A magical story you fall in love with.

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OnlyAGreatOnly

Oct 21, 2017

This movie is good, just needs a bit of entertainment and that is all. Wonderstruck is kind of bad though, but it is great anyways. Thanks to the director.

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JLuis_001

Jan 8, 2018

What should have been an endearing story and touching experience and a lot more emotional ends up being too cerebral and somewhat cold, besides that it took a lot of work to identify myself with the characters.
But yes, the movie looks visually impressive, especially the sequences in blackWhat should have been an endearing story and touching experience and a lot more emotional ends up being too cerebral and somewhat cold, besides that it took a lot of work to identify myself with the characters.
But yes, the movie looks visually impressive, especially the sequences in black and white and the score is one of the most underrated of 2017.… Expand

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TVJerry

Nov 14, 2017

Two children living in eras 50 years apart set out to New York City on separate quests. Their parallel journeys lead them on an intriguing and sometimes spellbinding trip. Since both of the protagonists have lost their hearing, much of the film takes place with only music and sometimesTwo children living in eras 50 years apart set out to New York City on separate quests. Their parallel journeys lead them on an intriguing and sometimes spellbinding trip. Since both of the protagonists have lost their hearing, much of the film takes place with only music and sometimes rather creative imagery. Some of the sequences require patience to endure the imaginative approach, but the payoff is worth it.The performances are compelling and director Todd Haynes has gone all out…or all art!… Expand

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Fedorko

Nov 13, 2017

What a waste of time. This movie was reminiscent of Scorsese's "Hugo" but with less wonder! We don't understand why we should care. The stakes were low. The children were cute, but it takes no work or energy to cast cute kids. I walked out after 70 minutes.

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