Rating: 10/10
Genre: Drama/Family
Related films: Mask, Bridge to Terabithia, The Perks of being a Wallflower
By Leanne Harragan
Follow Auggie Pullman a fifth grader with a difference, as he attends mainstream school for the first time. See how his life changes all those around him.
When I first saw the trailer for this I was very excited. There are so many wonderful things about this film (pardon the pun.) I haven’t read the book, it’s still sitting in the ever-growing pile next to my bed, but I hope that it does it justice.
The cast of this film were outstanding. Julia Roberts is always a good cast; I don’t think I’ve seen her in a film that I haven’t enjoyed. A bit of a worry for me was the casting of Owen Wilson who I usually relate to comedy acting, which don’t get me wrong he is great at! ‘Wedding Crashers’ and ‘You, Me and Dupree’ are classics but they are not groundbreaking films. I was pleasantly surprised by his performance as a father and felt that his relationship with his kids and his wife were really credible. But the true star of this film was Jacob Tremblay playing Auggie Pullman, his performance was flawless and there were moments that brought tears to my eyes. This is no surprise after his tear-jerking performance in ‘Room.’
My favourite thing about this film was the kids. Kids at the moment are crushing it, ‘IT’, ‘Stranger Things’ and now this, the future of acting is bright. I really enjoyed watching the kids interact in the school environment and laughed out loud at moments. I’m glad to see that some slang is being brought back, in this film, specifically “cool beans.”
I liked the way the audience get to see how Auggie’s life affects all those around him. Each new person was introduced and put as the narrator, just like chapters from a book.
My one question for this film would be where are all the smartboards? Set in 2017 (I’m assuming) or at least modern, where were the smartboards in the classroom, why were they using chalk boards? I know this is not a big deal but it just felt weird lol.
I gave this film a 10 because I couldn’t think of a problem; there was no way I could think of it being improved upon. It was touching, moving and powerful. It makes you question the way the world is seen not just by you, but by everyone around you. I’d recommend that everyone should see this film and when you do, don’t forget your tissues.
Rating : 9.5/10
By Rebecca Mannick
Wonder was one of the most loveliest I’ve ever seen. It told a story courage, love and friendship, with a whole lot of road-bumps in the way. Auggie Pullman has Treatcher Collins Syndrome which meant he had to undergo many surgeries throughout his life. So he has a pretty noticeable facial deformities. He has been homeschooled his whole life and at the start of Middle School, his parents (Julia Roberts & Owen Wilson) decide this is the right time to send Auggie into public school. You come to discover Auggies story along with many people around him.
Learning about the stories of the other characters around Auggie makes this movie way more emotive for me. It gives the audience a bigger picture of the situation and makes you connect to the story on a much bigger level. I particularly loved the storyline with Auggie’s sister Via. I wasn’t prepared for the moment she took a trip to the beach and reminisced about the times she spent with her grandmother. I also loved the friendship Auggie had with Jack. It make you realise that having a best friend throughout the hard times really makes a difference in your life.
All the acting was of top quality. Jacob Tremblay was so believable and lovable as Auggie. Also Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson were undeniably charming. I really don’t want to give away too much as I urge everyone to go and watch this movie. It’s such an uplifting story which is so sweet, but also can be relatable on so many different levels. It is really emotional so remember to bring tissues as well!
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