The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

PG

2023

39m

Comedy

Adventure

Short

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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar: A rich man learns about a guru who can see without using his eyes. He sets out to master the skill in order to cheat at gambling. Extremely faithfully adapted from Roald Dahl’s long short story.

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Critics Consensus

With The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, Wes Anderson returns to the world of Roald Dahl -- and proves his distinctive style is a comfortable fit for one of the author's sweetest stories.

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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar proves Wes Anderson still has what it takes to adapt Roald Dahl, although the concept might be unsatisfying for some.

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Sophie Gilbert

The Atlantic

10/16/2023

It’s thrilling to be distracted by really good storytelling. But it’s more thrilling to be provoked, or even altered by it.

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Christy Lemire

Breakfast All Day

10/14/2023

I think this is the just the right bite-size amount of Wes Anderson... I kind of feel like shorts are an excellent use of his his style [and] his voice.

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Ty Burr

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10/13/2023

3/4

Anderson seems to have perfected the art of simultaneously showing and telling – a tinkertoy approach to cinema that can pall over the length of a feature but plays with delightful brio in a short.

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Sarah Ward

Concrete Playground

Oct 16

Watch all four at once and you've got a new Anderson-directed, Dahl-inspired feature-length anthology, plus pure, quintessential, gorgeous and thoughtful Anderson gold.

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Cody Allen

Geek Vibes Nation

Jul 25

8/10

In a mere 39-minute journey, this cinematic gem delved into human potential, the allure of change, and the boundless magic inherent in a benevolent heart.

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Zach Youngs

InSession Film

07/03/2024

B

The stories themselves are fascinating...

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Phil D.

@phildub Dec 13

Wonderful actors. Trademark direction.

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Daniel N.

@Daniel1 Nov 25

With a style that is new to me, this short movie surprised and perhaps mesmerized me for a bit, yet I never was fully blown away.

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Movie F.

@hiker Oct 26

Loved this movie! Short and funny. Great writing and acting.

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Aluna U

Sep 30

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, adapted from Roald Dahl’s 1977 short story, presents a simple yet layered narrative in a theatrical and visually striking way. Delivered like a grand stage play, the film blends storytelling and performance, offering multiple character perspectives through rich narration and stylized set designs. Though its fast pacing may challenge non-native English speakers, the film remains engaging, with well-developed characters and a compelling internal conflict at its core. Stunning visuals, sharp transitions, and dynamic acting make this a must-watch for fans of unique cinematic storytelling. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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Brendan M

Sep 27

I love Roald Dahl's stories and I detest Wes Anderson's films. But this is a rare exception. Very well realised and superbly cast. An interesting story brought to life perfectly. You can't escape the Anderson contrivance, but this aside it was very entertaining. Would recommend.

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Guilherme M

Sep 27

Such an amazing way to tell a story, emotional, raw and creative. Didn't disapoint me. Oscar deserved. Once more i said.

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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar: A rich man learns about a guru who can see without using his eyes. He sets out to master the skill in order to cheat at gambling. Extremely faithfully adapted from Roald Dahl’s long short story.

Director: Wes Anderson
Producer: Wes Anderson, Jeremy Dawson, Steven Rales
Screenwriter: Wes Anderson
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: American Empirical Pictures, Netflix Studios, Netflix
Rating: PG (Smoking)
Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Short
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 20, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 27, 2023
Runtime: 39m

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