The Wonder (2022)

Farber finds the film illuminating and powerful, with Florence Pugh’s performance as its chief strength. He also praises the dark-tinged cinematography and eerie score, while noting some supporting roles feel underwritten.

The critic finds the film a persuasive, involving drama, despite an ineffective framing device. Florence Pugh’s commanding performance is singled out as its central strength.

The review finds the film atmospheric and compelling, praising Sebastián Lelio’s handling of its mystery without sacrificing ambiguity. It particularly singles out Florence Pugh’s mesmerizing performance and the film’s striking visuals and music.

O'Sullivan finds the film tense and compelling, with its cast and bold direction outweighing screenplay flaws. She especially praises Florence Pugh's performance and the atmospheric cinematography and score.

The review finds the film compelling in its performances and setting, but says its self-conscious framing undermines the story. It praises Florence Pugh and Kíla Lord Cassidy’s performances and Ari Wegner’s misty Irish landscapes.

The review praises the film as an eerie period drama about the dangers of blind faith. It singles out Florence Pugh’s mesmerising performance as the film’s anchor.

Ehrlich finds the film’s ideas about belief compelling, though the drama often skims the surface and feels clipped. He praises its evocative visual design and score for conjuring the grief and despair left by the famine.

Wise finds the film a powerful study of how people become cloistered by their own stories. He singles out Florence Pugh’s compelling performance and the scenes revealing Elizabeth’s private grief.

The standfirst gives a positive verdict, saying Florence Pugh impresses again. It singles out her performance as a strength in Sebastián Lelio’s adaptation.

Kemp finds the film thoughtful and quietly hopeful, though slow and less eerie than it might have been. She especially praises Florence Pugh’s performance and the compassion Lelio draws from a bleak story.

The review gives a measured assessment of the film. It singles out Florence Pugh’s performance as a strength.

Debruge finds the adaptation ultimately preposterous, arguing that its resolution mishandles the ethical conflict at its center. He praises Kíla Lord Cassidy’s eerie, serene portrayal of Anna, but criticizes the film’s self-conscious framing and miscalculated ending.

The critic calls the film a career-best, praising its humane exploration of faith, reason and survival. Florence Pugh’s delicately powerful performance is singled out as especially memorable.

Hutchinson finds the film unwieldy but thematically ambitious, leaving a lasting impression despite its tangled storytelling. He singles out Florence Pugh’s compelling performance and the eerie score as its strengths.

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The critic finds the film haunting and hypnotic but ultimately puzzled by its thin, repetitive story and unclear ideas. Florence Pugh’s layered performance and the eerie atmosphere stand out for praise.

The review calls the film a mixed bag, elevated by Florence Pugh’s performance. It praises her expressive acting and the atmospheric cinematography, while faulting the framing device and the film’s slow stretches.

The review finds the film overburdened by its blunt, repetitive metaphors, though Pugh’s performance makes it engaging. It singles out her careful portrayal of Lib’s passion, sympathy, and flaws.

Wilkinson finds the film uneven, with plotting and characterization that keep it from fully succeeding. She praises Florence Pugh’s intense performance, complemented by Kíla Lord Cassidy’s determination as Anna.

McCarthy finds the film atmospheric and intriguing but ultimately overworked and less compelling than its premise promises. He praises the visual work by Lelio and cinematographer Ari Wegner, along with Florence Pugh’s varied performance.

Keogan argues that the film misses the mark with a callous, biased portrayal of Irish people. She objects especially to its omission of anti-Irish prejudice and British responsibility for the famine.

The review finds the film atmospheric and compelling at first, but increasingly frustrating as its mystery resolves and its themes lose focus. It praises Kíla Lord Cassidy’s performance and the evocative location photography.

Geisinger finds the film underwhelming, saying it lacks the mysticism and wonder needed to make its story compelling. She praises Florence Pugh’s layered performance, while also singling out Niamh Algar’s compelling supporting turn.