Wander
Wander

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Wander

2020
Movie
94 min
English

After getting hired to probe a suspicious death in the small town of Wander, a mentally unstable private investigator becomes convinced the case is linked to the same 'conspiracy cover up' that caused the death of his daughter.

Insights

IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes29%
Google Users55%
Director: April MullenGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A mentally unstable private investigator becomes obsessed with a string of seemingly related murders in his small town. He believes they are connected to a larger conspiracy involving a mysterious roadside attraction and a powerful, shadowy family. As his paranoia grows, he struggles to distinguish reality from delusion while racing against time to uncover the truth.

Critical Reception

Wander received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its convoluted plot and uneven tone. While some praised the performances of its lead actors, particularly Aaron Eckhart, many found the film's narrative ambitious but ultimately unsuccessful in delivering a coherent or satisfying thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's central mystery is engaging but ultimately collapses under the weight of its own complexity.

  • Aaron Eckhart delivers a committed performance, but it's not enough to salvage the narrative.

  • The direction attempts a stylish flair but struggles to maintain a consistent tone and pacing.

Google audience: Audience reviews are divided, with some appreciating the dark, psychological aspects and Eckhart's performance, while others found the plot confusing and the execution lacking.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a remote, wooded area, contributing to its isolated and atmospheric feel, and was one of the first films to complete production during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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251Family

251Family

**You know Hollywood is about dead if they screw up the oppertunity to work with Tommy Lee Jones and swing and miss by a mile... Hollywood is seriously on fumes **