Dear Mr. Wonderful
Dear Mr. Wonderful

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Dear Mr. Wonderful

1982
Movie
100 min
English

Ruby Dennis is an middle-aged man with an unfulfilled ambition as a singer. As he begins to pursue that ambition, his family falls apart.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Robert L. RosenGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young, aspiring musician struggling to make his mark in New York City falls for a vibrant dancer. Their blossoming romance is tested by the harsh realities of their artistic ambitions and the challenges of city life. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of dreams in a gritty urban landscape.

Critical Reception

Dear Mr. Wonderful received a generally lukewarm reception from critics, who found its romantic storyline predictable. While some praised the performances of the lead actors, particularly Corbin Bernsen, others felt the film lacked originality and emotional depth. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its earnest portrayal of young love and artistic struggle, while others found it to be a forgettable entry in the romantic drama genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for earnest performances by its leads.

  • Criticized for a conventional and predictable romantic plot.

  • Felt by some to be a bit too sentimental and lacking in significant dramatic weight.

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Fun Fact

Despite its release in 1982, the film did not gain significant distribution or critical attention at the time, leading to its relative obscurity.

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