Schroeder's Wonderful World
Schroeder's Wonderful World

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Schroeder's Wonderful World

2007
Movie
114 min
German

A gigantic investment project brings assistant Frank Schröder back to his home, the border triangle. Torn between appropriation, small-mindedness and rivalries, his plan for a major collaboration threatens to fail. But Schröder does not give up and manages to turn things around. But then his boss wants to go wolf hunting.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users78%
Director: Peter ChelsomGenres: Drama, Family, Comedy

Plot Summary

A lonely department store mannequin named Patrick is brought to life by a magical Christmas star and embarks on a journey to find true love and experience the world. He encounters various challenges and characters, learning valuable lessons about life, humanity, and the true meaning of Christmas along the way. Ultimately, Patrick discovers that the greatest gift is connection and belonging.

Critical Reception

Schroeder's Wonderful World received a generally mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its heartwarming story and Robin Williams's performance, others found its plot predictable and overly sentimental.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its magical premise and Robin Williams's signature charm.

  • Criticized for relying on familiar holiday movie tropes and a predictable narrative.

  • Appreciated by some for its heartwarming message about connection and the holiday spirit.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film, appreciating its feel-good holiday theme and Robin Williams's comedic and heartfelt performance. Some viewers found it a bit too sentimental and predictable, but overall it was considered a pleasant family viewing experience.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'Mr. Wonderful' before being changed to 'Schroeder's Wonderful World'.

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