Wilson
Wilson

Wilson

2017Movie94 minEnglish

Middle-aged and divorced, Wilson finds himself lonely, smug, and obsessed with his past.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes41%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users62%
Director: Craig JohnsonGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Wilson, a lonely, eccentric, and compulsively honest middle-aged man, embarks on a journey to find his family. After his mother dies, he learns he has a daughter, closely guarded by her mother. Wilson then sets out to reconnect with his daughter and her mother, navigating awkward encounters and his own peculiar nature in an attempt to forge meaningful connections.

Critical Reception

Wilson received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising Woody Harrelson's performance but finding the film's narrative uneven and its humor occasionally falling flat. Audiences were similarly divided, appreciating the film's unique premise and Harrelson's commitment, but often struggling with Wilson's unlikeable protagonist.

What Reviewers Say

  • Woody Harrelson delivers a committed performance as the titular character.
  • The film struggles to balance its quirky humor with its dramatic aspirations.
  • Some viewers found Wilson's character too abrasive to connect with.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be quirky and original, with many appreciating Woody Harrelson's performance. However, some users commented that the protagonist's character was difficult to like, and the plot could be somewhat meandering.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the 2010 novel of the same name by Daniel Clowes, who also penned the screenplay.

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Reno

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**The man who'd lost everything, is set to redefine his life.** From the director of 'The Skeleton Key', I can see his style of filmmaking as I'd watched these two films of him. That makes him a stylish filmmaker of his own style. This k...