The Wonder
The Wonder

The Wonder

2019Movie0Spanish

Plunged into financial difficulties and in the midst of divorce, the Garibaldi family inherits the beautiful but dilapidated La Maravilla building, where not everything is as it seems.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users80%
Director: Sebastián LelioGenres: Drama, Mystery, History

Plot Summary

In 1860s Ireland, a young nurse named Lib Wright is summoned to a remote village to investigate the case of a miraculous girl who claims to have survived without food for months. As Lib tries to uncover the truth, she finds herself in conflict with the devout community and the girl's determined family. The investigation becomes a moral and psychological battle, forcing Lib to confront her own past and the nature of belief.

Critical Reception

The Wonder received generally positive reviews, with many critics praising Florence Pugh's performance and the film's atmospheric setting. However, some found the pacing to be slow and the narrative somewhat uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Florence Pugh delivers a powerful and captivating performance at the heart of the film.
  • The film's period detail and cinematography create a visually stunning and immersive experience.
  • While visually rich, some viewers found the story's slow burn and ambiguous ending to be less satisfying.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's artistic direction and Florence Pugh's central performance. Many found the story thought-provoking and engaging, though a portion of viewers felt the plot was underdeveloped in places.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Film at the British Independent Film Awards. Florence Pugh received a nomination for Best Actress at the Evening Standard British Film Awards.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Irish author Emma Donoghue, who also co-wrote the screenplay.

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