Wonder (2017)

Just finished watching it, and honestly? It was such a beautiful movie. What really hooked me was how it wasn't just one single storyline, but more like a bunch of different pieces coming together. It’s got that perfect, cozy vibe that just fits right in with this pre-holiday season.
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Sophia Morales51 said:I watched it, and personally, I thought it was a beautiful movie. What really resonated with me was how it wasn't just one single narrative, but rather a collection of different perspectives. It feels like the perfect kind of story for this pre-holiday season.
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I felt the same way about it. Even though that boy is undoubtedly the heart of the story, what's highlighted here is where the film's true value lies.
There are at least ten other characters in the movie dealing with their own struggles; granted, they aren't facing the exact same things as the boy, but they all have their burdens, whether caused by their own choices or someone else's. Making mistakes is part of being human, but making them right is an even more essential part of the human experience.
In the end, it’s a happy The end. It's a very typical American style of resolution, but I don't mind it at all. In fact, you could find many similar stories playing out in real life, even if this particular film wasn't based on a true story.

The movie is pretty decent. It’s your classic American feel-good flick with a happy ending where even the main antagonist finally realizes they messed up and turns into a decent human being. A little cheesy if you think about it, sure, but honestly, it’s perfect for this time of year.

A truly beautiful film; I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Lovely movie 😍
And I am glad to see Julia R. in such a successful film 👍

This is a beautiful film on every single level. Like someone else mentioned earlier, there’s something deeply resonant about how every character is just trying to navigate their own struggles; that’s what makes it feel so special to me, even if the lead character is the absolute standout. Both Owen Wilson and Julia Roberts 🙂

That said, the Roberts book was slightly better for me (as is usually the case with adaptations)
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I truly enjoyed this one—definitely worth your time if you're looking for something meaningful!

Absolutely killer movie; it hits you with all the emotions—warmth, heartbreak, the whole nine yards. Honestly, if you don't feel a little wrecked after watching this, you probably don't have a soul 😁

The stories all weave together perfectly, showing how everyone is secretly struggling with something under the surface, even if they look fine on the outside, which is pretty much just how life works in the US. I honestly vibed with every single character equally, so I can't really pick a favorite. The ending was predictable, sure, but it didn't ruin the overall experience for me at all.

I honestly feel like I’m the only one who thinks this movie is pure mush 🙄
first if that little kid, who was supposedly chosen as the star student to help Auggie adjust to his new environment over summer break, ends up becoming the biggest jerk in the school? Okay, even if he did turn into a jerk, it’s even more unbelievable to me that he suddenly became self-aware of his own stupidity (that whole tired cliché) while his parents didn't🤦 In real life, it would probably be the exact opposite, or even if he did realize it, that would take years to happen in the real world. But no, here he goes from being a model student to the ultimate bully and then suddenly becomes this sensitive little boy again overnight 😵
Furthermore, the way Via just accepts the fact that she’s been neglected her entire life because of her parents—like some typical American saccharine drama where she suffers in silence but stays perfectly rational, zero rebellion, just swallowing all her pain🙄
then Miranda is the biggest WTF moment in the whole film.
She was Vija's BFF, then suddenly, without any explanation, she stops reaching out to Vija after summer camp, and the reason is just phenomenal: she became popular by lying about having a brother with facial differences, which gave her massive social status, and she even shoved a girl in the face 🙂
But of course, since everyone in this sugary mess is essentially made of pure sugar at their core, our "good fairy" Miranda hands the lead role in the play back to Vija, and before you can say "cookie," she’s right back in the Pullman household 🙂
As for Auggie's victory at the school competition and that award at the end, I have to say I was totally shocked 😲 I'm being ironic, obviously.
And Auggie's parents. I don't know, to me they are just too perfect and unified. In real life, they would most likely be a high-strung couple because on top of all life's problems, they're dealing with the biggest one: their son's deformity. But no, Pretty Woman and Owen are just super good, caring, and perfectly in sync 🙂 A little bit of actual reality wouldn't hurt, but there's none to be found in this movie.
I was expecting a few more real-life situations, you know, more realistic character depth.
Long story short, in my opinion, this movie is incredibly overrated. It isn't terrible, but the ratings and popularity it achieved definitely aren't deserved. I'm not dissatisfied, but if I were to categorize it as a "must-watch," absolutely not; I've seen plenty of much better films. To me, this is just a typical American sugary little tale without a single negative character, about a boy who, despite all his hardships, successfully fits into an environment that fully accepts him exactly as he is, and the boy lives happily ever after for 300 years 🙂