Movie #1435 "Wonder" --- In my opinion, I don't think I'll be seeing a better movie this year than this one --- it has everything, and it's for everybody (just like the book was) , and it comes just at the right time. In this day and age with a bully for a president, there are good lessons on how to deal with bullies, how to really see people and not judge them on the color of their skin or the way they look. It's a clean film about young, innocent love, about what it is like to be the sister of a shunned boy, not to mention what it is like to be the shunned boy himself who has to work so hard for acceptance --- all he wants to be is accepted by the others. But the film doesn't preach to be like everyone else but to reach for the stars! to be yourself!!! The book had various narrators, and I'm so glad the film kept that because point of view is terribly important to walk around in the shoes of others, like his best friend Jack. And from what I recall, the film shares some key moments of the book (but not all) and I esp. liked the "Out Town" segments, which again (to me) ties in so well with our tough times these days........ I laughed, I cried, I got angry, I sat in awe.......how can you NOT like this film? If this isn't up for best picture, I don't know what should be! But it's the story, it's the essence of Auggie that sustains the film, although the acting is very good. And the film looks good. It's a winner and a 5 for me! I think the first one for 2017 for me!
"WONDER"
Entering fifth grade will be momentous for Auggie -- because at last, he'll get to be ordinary. While his facial deformity has previously kept him from attending regular schools, Auggie is determined to make his classmates see beyond his face.
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