The Sense of Wonder

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The Sense of Wonder

2015

1h 40m

Comedy

Drama

Romance

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6 Reviews

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A widow with two small children takes in a stranger after she comes close to crushing him with her car. After learning that he has mental issues, she believes they can help each other in many ways.

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Uri Klein

Haaretz

Caution doesn't prevent the movie from sliding into realms of kitsch, even if it's a kitsch that tries to disguise its tracks beneath a cinematic veneer of gentleness.

Jan 10, 2018

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José Martín

El antepenúltimo mohicano

A film where the fascinating chemistry of its main characters stand out, as well of the subtle way to tell a sentimental story that leaves such a sweet taste in the viewer. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/5

Nov 2, 2016

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Hannah Brown

Jerusalem Post

Everything in The Sense of Wonder may be just a little too good to be true, but it's intelligent escapism.

Oct 27, 2016

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Luis Fernando Galván

En Filme

An unoriginal story about of a widow that "returns to life", exhausted by the daily difficulties. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 2.5/5

Oct 21, 2016

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Fernando Santoyo Tello

Cinema Movil

A pleasant experience with an excellent photography and a great cast of actors. [Full review in Spanish]

Oct 21, 2016

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Mabel Salinas

Cine Premiere

A simple and beautiful love story where charm and warmth overflows. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/5

Oct 21, 2016

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William B

A lovely movie about meeting people who think in different ways, then finding out you're not so different after all.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/19/24

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Peggy H

My husband and I are both retired Special Ed. Teachers. We both have had experience working with persons with Autism and Asperger's. This movie accurately portrays what bring on the "spectrum" can be like and we admire the actors for doing such a great job. The story is poignant and credible. We wondered if it was based on an actual event. Finding a comfort level where skills can blossom is what every Special Ed. Teacher hopes to see happen for such students. We know of many success stories ourselves. We highly recommend this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/01/24

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Alexandra H

Enjoyable movie with beautiful cinematography and terrific acting!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/20/24

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Le W

37-year-old woman, widowed, mother of two. That sounds hard enough. The Angle of the movie is really refreshing and healing. The meeting between Louise and Pierre, it's kind of crazy. Why Pierre has a sudden crush on Louise. There is no process of getting along between the two people, and Pierre has a good feeling and a sense of security for Louise. Pierre's autistic. He should have a stress reaction to being hit by a car, but he's looking at flowers. These are the things that movies don't make sense. Healing type is still very strong, if there are difficulties in life, after watching this movie really want to stick to it, do not give up, there will always be a solution. Pierre and Louise's love, as a whole, was too much of a surprise.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/23/23

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Éric Besnard

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Louise Legrand

Benjamin Lavernhe

Pierre

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Emma Legrand

Hervé Pierre

Jules

Hiam Abbass

Dr. Mélanie Ferenza

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Synopsis

A widow with two small children takes in a stranger after she comes close to crushing him with her car. After learning that he has mental issues, she believes they can help each other in many ways.

Director: Éric Besnard
Producer: Patrice Ledoux, Michel Seydoux
Screenwriter: Éric Besnard
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 7, 2019
Runtime: 1h 40m

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