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Wonderland

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An intimate portrait of three generations of one family during a weekend in London. As boisterous "Bonfire Night" celebrations are held in the chilly November weather, the family members and those closest to them find their paths intersecting and their ties evolving. While the setting is specific and contemporary, the concerns are universal and eternal: love, loss, mortality, the family ties that bind, parenting, and a yearning for contentment in this world.
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Critics Consensus

A film that tackles something as simple as everyday life and succeeds beatifully. The witty script and clever direction keep the film flowing, while the superb acting keeps it alive. It doesn't aim for the sky and for that reason it hits its mark.

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Liam Lacey Globe and Mail Wonderland is well crafted from the editing to the acting, but it often feels like a television pilot for a calculatedly hip soap opera. Rated: 3/4 Apr 25, 2003 Full Review Xan Brooks Sight & Sound A consistently bewitching experience. Dec 2, 2002 Full Review David Hunter The Hollywood Reporter The film's realistic approach to storytelling and the strong performances mesh well with Winterbottom's stylistic flourishes. May 11, 2001 Full Review Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com Winterbottom and his cast make the characters' individual journeys involving and rewarding. Rated: 3/4 Jan 7, 2010 Full Review Chuck Walton Hollywood.com Rated: 2/5 Nov 20, 2008 Full Review Jim Lane Sacramento News & Review Rated: 4/5 Aug 7, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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John A Layered multi-character study is bustling and occasionally immersive due to the distinct style of cinematography Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Michael Winterbottom's slice-of-life drama is well-acted but rambling and ineffective. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member This was a fairly interesting watch. Throughout I began to wonder what kind of camera they used to film it because it looked a little grainy and very white washed feeling. I didn't mind the way it looked. The music really tied the movie together, made it a good listening experience. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member London has never been more beautiful and yet rugged on films. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member this is a good movie, but another depressing movie.... the part where she poisoned the dog made me feel sick Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member It's impossible not to be easily fascinated by Europe's invigorating, cheap-looking documentary-style of filmmaking. Winterbottom uses such humble resource and makes an insightful look to the difficulties and misadventures of the easiest characters to identify with in their daily urban life. One of the year's finest and better than any Academy Award nominated flick of 1999 except for <i>The Matrix</i>. 97/100 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Michael Winterbottom

Director

Shirley Henderson

Debbie

Gina McKee

Nadia

Molly Parker

Molly

Ian Hart

Dan

John Simm

Eddie

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Wonderland

Director Michael Winterbottom on the set. (Left to right) Shirley Henderson, Gina McKee and Molly Parker are sisters. Ian Hart stars as Dan. Wonderland (1999) Wonderland (1999) Wonderland (1999) View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis An intimate portrait of three generations of one family during a weekend in London. As boisterous "Bonfire Night" celebrations are held in the chilly November weather, the family members and those closest to them find their paths intersecting and their ties evolving. While the setting is specific and contemporary, the concerns are universal and eternal: love, loss, mortality, the family ties that bind, parenting, and a yearning for contentment in this world.
Director
Michael Winterbottom
Screenwriter
Laurence Coriat
Distributor
USA Films
Production Co
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, BBC, Kismet Film Company, Revolution Films, Universal International Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 13, 1999, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$413.6K
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)