The Wonder
(2022)
Overview
Haunted by her past, a nurse travels from England to a remote Irish village in 1862 to investigate a young girl's supposedly miraculous fast.
Director
Sebastián Lelio
Writers
Alice Birch, Emma Donoghue, Sebastián Lelio, Emma Donoghue
Top Billed
Florence Pugh
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Reviews
CinemaSerf
⭐ 7/10November 11, 2022
Florence Pugh is English nurse "Mrs. Wright" who travels to Ireland to nurse a young girl who hasn't eaten in quite a while. Well at least that is what she thinks. Upon arrival, she discovers from the board that she and a nun (Josie Walker) are not to nurse at all, but to sit and watch what happens to this young girl "Anna" (Kíla Lord Cassidy). Is this all a fraud or is it divine intervention that is enabling this young woman to survive un-nouris… read the rest.
Manuel São Bento
⭐ 6/10December 3, 2022
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"The Wonder takes time to transform its mysterious premise into a truly captivating narrative, but the displays of Florence Pugh and especially Kíla Lord Cassidy - one of the most impressive performances to come from a 13-year-old - bear the struggles in the least relevant moments.
As a character study, the film approaches the protagonists' d…
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Nathan
⭐ 6/10January 6, 2023
The Wonder is a slow burn that fails to leave a lasting impression that most films of its type achieve.
At the forefront is the battle between science vs religion. Many citizens in the town are extremely religious and desperately want this child to be a sign from God and a gift to the town. This idea works well, and the denial of facts is quite reminiscent of today's society. But unfortunately, this film treats itself as some grand masterpiece…
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
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