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 a 2017 American comedy-drama film by Stephen Chbosky  adapted from the 2012 novel of the same name by R. J. Palacio  , , , Izabela Vidovic  Minuses: slightly cheesy and crowd-pleasing  Pluses: cordial, brilliant ensemble performances, richly layered storytelling

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 a 10-year-old boy with Treacher Collins Syndrome  several other people related to him  trying to fit in (when you were born to stand out)  seeking parental approval  the central themes: friendship and falling out, love and grief, diversity and isolation, identity and acceptance  how to look in order to see?

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 characters that create true synergy together  the Pullmans ― utterly convincing, brilliant acting, good chemistry  medium close-ups of Isabel, Nate, Jack Will and Miranda with Auggie  extreme close-ups of Miranda’s and Jack Will’s facial expressions

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 different viewpoints  Via’s unmet needs  Jack Will’s inner growth  Miranda’s misery and jealousy

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 a heart-warming film  learning how to react when meeting those with physical deformity  target groups: a) those who love family films; b) those who know how to read the screen

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 Wonder is a 2017 American comedy-drama film by Stephen Chbosky.  He adapted the film from the 2012 novel of the same name by R. J. Palacio.  Wonder is slightly cheesy and crowd-pleasing.  Wonder is a cordial family film.  It benefits from brilliant ensemble performances and richly layered storytelling.

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 Wonder is about a 10-year-old boy with Treacher Collins Syndrome.  It is about several other people.  Auggie is trying to fit in at a proper school for the first time.  His sister Via will have to come to terms with a lack of parental approval.  The siblings are both let down by their best friends.  Their friends have their own shortcomings, too  Wonder teaches us how to look in order to see what people truly are.

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 The film features characters that create strong synergy together.  The Pullmans are utterly convincing and make us want to be their friends.  The medium close-ups of Isabel, Nate, Jack Will and Miranda with Auggie let us enjoy their talented acting.  The extreme close-ups masterfully show Miranda’s and Jack Will’s feelings reflected in their facial expressions.  The supporting characters add a realistic touch to the film.

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 Wonder gives different characters an opportunity to tell their own stories.  Via would love her parents to notice her much more than they do.  Jack Will would like to be friends with everyone.  He needs some time before he learns to tell right from wrong.  Miranda feels very unhappy deep down.  She can only dream of the life Via has.

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 Wonder is a heart-warming film, which makes people understand and respond more adequately when they encounter those with physical deformity.  I would recommend this film to all those who appreciate family films.  It suits those who look for more than just entertainment when watching a film.

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Wonder is a 2017 American comedy-drama film which is based on the 2012 novel of the same name by R. J. Palacio. It is directed by Stephen Chbosky, and it stars Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Jacob Tremblay and Izabela Vidovic. Despite having a slightly cheesy and crowd-pleasing end, this cordial family film benefits from brilliant ensemble performances and richly layered storytelling.

Wonder tells the remarkable story of Auggie, a 10-year-old boy with Treacher Collins Syndrome, and several other people related to him. While Auggie is trying to fit in at a proper school for the first time in his life, his older sister Via will have to come to terms with a lack of parental approval. Both of them feel let down by their best friends; however, those friends are suffering from their own shortcomings, too. First and foremost, Wonder teaches us how to look in order to see what people truly are. The characters of the film create strong synergy together. For example, the Pullmans are utterly convincing because all four actors master the art of acting and undoubtedly like one another. The main characters’ interaction and their spontaneous facial expressions are also nicely caught thanks to masterful close-up shots. The supporting characters, fervently playing their roles, give this film a realistic touch to make it even more plausible. Wonder gives several characters an opportunity to tell their own stories. So we learn about Auggie’s viewpoint, but we also realise that Via would love her parents to notice her much more than they do. Moreover, Jack Will would like to be friends with everyone, but he needs some time before he learns to tell right from wrong. Finally, Miranda feels very unhappy deep down, for she can only dream of the life Via has, and pretending to be somebody else will not help, either.

In conclusion, Wonder is a heart-warming film which makes the audience understand and respond more adequately when encountering people with physical deformity. It is a perfect film for families, as well as for those who need more than entertainment when going to the cinema.

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Wonder is a 2017 American comedy-drama film which is based on the 2012 novel of the same name by R. J. Palacio. It is directed by Stephen Chbosky, and it stars Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Jacob Tremblay and Izabela Vidovic. Despite having a slightly cheesy and crowd-pleasing end, this cordial family film benefits from brilliant ensemble performances and richly layered storytelling. Wonder tells the remarkable story of Auggie, a 10-year-old boy with Treacher Collins Syndrome, and several other people related to him. While Auggie is trying to fit in at a proper school for the first time in his life, his older sister Via will have to come to terms with a lack of parental approval. Both of them feel let down by their best friends; however, those friends are suffering from their own shortcomings, too. First and foremost, Wonder teaches us how to look in order to see what people truly are.

The characters of the film create strong synergy together. For example, the Pullmans are utterly convincing because all four master the art of acting and undoubtedly like one another. The main characters’ interaction and their spontaneous facial expressions are also nicely caught thanks to masterful close-up shots. The supporting characters, fervently playing their roles, give this film a realistic touch to make it even more plausible. Wonder gives several characters an opportunity to tell their own stories. So we learn about Auggie’s viewpoint, but we also realise that Via would love her parents to notice her much more than they do. Moreover, Jack Will would like to be friends with everyone, but he needs some time before he learns to tell right from wrong. Finally, Miranda feels very unhappy deep down, for she can only dream of the life Via has, and pretending to be somebody else will not help either. In conclusion, Wonder is a heart-warming film which makes the audience understand and respond more adequately when encountering people with physical deformity. It is a perfect film for families, as well as for those who need more than entertainment when going to the cinema.

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Par. 1 Wonder is a 2017 American comedy-drama film which is based on the 2012 novel of the same name by R. J. Facts Introduction Palacio. It is directed by Stephen Chbosky, and it stars Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Jacob Tremblay and

Izabela Vidovic. Despite having a slightly cheesy and crowd-pleasing end, this cordial family film benefits A thesis from brilliant ensemble performances and richly layered storytelling. statement Par. 2 Wonder tells the remarkable story of Auggie, a 10-year-old boy with Treacher Collins Syndrome, and several Who about? Summary What about? other people related to him. While Auggie is trying to fit in at a proper school for the first time in his life, his Conflict Central themes older sister Via will have to come to terms with a lack of parental approval. Both of them feel let down by

their best friends; however, those friends are suffering from their own shortcomings, too. First and A quote from foremost, Wonder teaches us how to look in order to see what people truly are. the film Par. 3 The characters of the film create strong synergy together. For example, the Pullmans are utterly convincing Brilliant cast

Analysis because all four master the art of acting and undoubtedly like one another. The main characters’ interaction and their spontaneous facial expressions are also nicely caught thanks to masterful close-up shots. The supporting characters, fervently playing their roles, give this film a realistic touch to make it even more plausible. Par. 4 Wonder gives several characters an opportunity to tell their own stories. So we learn about Auggie’s Richly layered storytelling Analysis viewpoint, but we also realise that Via would love her parents to notice her much more than they do. Moreover, Jack Will would like to be friends with everyone, but he needs some time before he learns to tell right from wrong. Finally, Miranda feels very unhappy deep down, for she can only dream of the life Via has, and pretending to be somebody else will not help either. Par. 5 In conclusion, Wonder is a heart-warming film which makes the audience understand and respond more Come full circle. Conclusion Recommend. adequately when encountering people with physical deformity. It is a perfect film for families, as well as for those who need more than entertainment when going to the cinema.

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