Wonder (2017)

	Also Known As: Extraordinario, Wunder
	Year of first release: 2017
	Director: Stephen Chbosky
	Actors: Jacob Tremblay, Izabela Vidovic, Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson
	Country: USA, HK
	Genre: Comedy
	Conditions of visioning: 08.01.2018, Schauburg, OV Sneak Preview, English with German subtitle
Synopsis: Born with facial differences Auggie (Tremblay) has been kept isolated by his father Nate (Wilson) and tought at home by his mother Isabel (Roberts). By entering fifth grade, his classmates are either reluctant to be with him or curious about the lonely guy with the funny face. His sister Via (Vidovic) has never been in focus and suffers silently of it.
Review: The plot is really good for a children movie. And could be good for others as well. The children are discovering the compassion toward people who suffer because in the classroom there are the bullies and there is always one different character and friendship wins against hate. This is a very idealist vision and therefore the movie feels like a tale. The acceptance of difference is a slow but inalterable process in the movie. Therefore I count this movie in the basket for feel-good movies. I loved the idea of camera oscura as a nod to the cinema. The young Auggie is not really recognizable but it is the young Jack from Room. His acting is therefore only visible via his body language and hearable with his voice. The acting is in general fair in Wonder. From my point of view, the best acting is given by Izabela Vidovic as sister split between her love for the little brother and the need for visibility and recognition. Very promising actress!
Rating: 6 /10