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Wonderland

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Wonderland

R

Released May 13, 1999

1h 48m

Drama

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2,500+ Ratings

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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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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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

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Michael Winterbottom's slice-of-life drama is well-acted but rambling and ineffective.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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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

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London has never been more beautiful and yet rugged on films.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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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

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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

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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)