Wonder: synopsis, trailer, cast and review of the film

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Wonder It's an inspiring movie, a story starring little Auggie Pullman and known names like Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson.

Under the direction of Stephen chbosky, Wonder (Magnificent., in Mexico) hit theaters in 2017. The film is based on the eponymous book by Raquel Palacio, which was released just 5 years earlier. It is a family film that has well-known names in the cast, especially those of Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson.

This film was very well received by the public, as it touches on several interesting topics that have to do with the importance of family and friendship. Likewise, it tackles some social problems such as bullying in a fresh and humane way. Here's everything you need to know about this heartwarming story.

Synopsis

Wonder introduces us to Auggie Pullman, a child who was born with a malformation on his face. After 10 years of going to doctors' offices and hospitals, he faces a key moment in his life: going to school. The support of his parents has always helped him deal with the problem of his malformation, however, now he will try to fit in a difficult environment. Soon you will know that people can be cruel and insensitive, although at the same time you will find other beings that will enrich your life.

Movie trailer Wonder

This is the official trailer for the film, which is based on the script by Steve Conrad and Jack Thorne.

Cast of actors

The protagonist of the film is Auggie Pullman, who is played by Jacob trembles. If he looks familiar to you, it may be because at the same time he was in movies like The Smurfs 2, before waking up Y The room. Precisely, his performance in this last film of 2015 earned him the Critics Award What Best Young Artist.

The cast at the same time has a couple of established in the industry like Julia Roberts Y Owen wilson. None need an introduction, given that they have a long history in Hollywood and a gigantic filmography. Roberts plays the role of Isabel Pullman, while Wilson plays the role of her husband and Auggie's father, Nate Pullman.

The Pullman family is completed by Olivia Vía Pullman, a character who falls in love with the talent of Izabela Vidovic. Interestingly, he doesn't have such a broad career in the world of cinema, given that before his work on Wonder he had only appeared in Homefront, a 2013 film.

The cast at the same time includes the names of Danielle Rose Russell, such as Miranda; Noah Jupe, as Jack Will; Millie Davis, as Summer; Bryce Gheisar, as Julian; Mandy Patinkin, as Mr. Tushman; Daveed Diggs, as Mr. Browne; Ali Liebert, as Mrs. Petosa; Ty Consiglio, as Amos; Elle McKinnon, as Charlotte; James Hughes, like Henry, and Sonia Braga, like Mrs. Pullman, among others.

Movie review Wonder

Most reviews of Wonder they are positive, despite the fact that the film uses formulas that we have already seen in other productions. It is worth mentioning that he received a nomination for Oscar awards and the BAFTA in the category of Best makeup.

Although the specialized critics were a bit harsher in their comments, at the same time they recognized that the film serves its purpose as an inspiring film. At the same time, they accepted that this type of production is necessary because of the strong social message they send and the values they promote.

“Told from the perspective of a child (…) Jacob Tremblay continues to move and shake the audience; he is the vehicle for this film to work, along with the replica delivered by Julia Roberts, as well as the rest of the family in the film, "wrote Adrián Ruiz Villanueva for the newspaper. Excelsior.

In the same way, Lucero Solórzano believes that the film achieves interesting things, despite the clichés and predictability in some parts of the plot.

"It is saved from the tearful drama, although it does fall into the common places of the genre, with a complacent ending, but that leaves the respectable satisfied." Excelsior.

For his part, José Felipe Coria at the same time praised the work of the director and the performance of the cast, from the protagonist to those who have a supporting role.

“A film that exudes noble sentiments from beginning to end, thanks to a certain irony from Chbosky and the good acting of its protagonists. It is far from sentimentality (although it retains a corny touch. Moral, inspiring story, ”he said in his comments to The universal.

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