Wander
Wander

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Wander

2022
Movie
86 min
English

A gigantic catastrophe has happened and is interrupted for two or three days. Three strangers find themselves stranded on an empty island, between desperation and a hopeless situation. What to do with the remaining time? But on the second day the sea delivers a silent man. The three survivors fall in love with the assumed saviour and forget about the catastrophe.

Insights

IMDb1.9/10
Director: Alistair FreelandGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A private investigator with a troubled past takes on a routine case: investigating a family's claim of a UFO sighting in their dilapidated farmhouse. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers unsettling secrets and realizes the case is far more sinister than it appears. He must confront his own demons while trying to unravel the truth behind the alleged alien encounter.

Critical Reception

Wander received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who widely panned its nonsensical plot, amateurish filmmaking, and unimpressive performances. Audience reception was similarly poor, with many viewers expressing confusion and disappointment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Universally criticized for its incoherent narrative and lack of any discernible plot.

  • Technical aspects such as cinematography, editing, and sound design were deemed amateurish and distracting.

  • Performances were widely considered wooden and unconvincing, even by fans of the lead actor's previous work.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Wander are virtually non-existent due to its extremely limited release and poor reception. Those few comments that can be found echo critical sentiments, highlighting the film's baffling story and overall poor quality.

Fun Fact

Despite its release in 2022, "Wander" was reportedly filmed years prior, with reports suggesting production difficulties and extensive delays contributed to its troubled release.

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