Wonder (2017)

Linden finds the film winningly unpretentious and warmly optimistic, with occasional overly obvious lessons. She especially praises Jacob Tremblay’s expressive, full-blooded performance as Auggie.

The critic finds the drama thoughtful and moving without becoming self-pitying. Jacob Tremblay’s performance is singled out for praise, with Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson also noted as strong support.

Turner finds the film powerfully moving and warmly persuasive in its plea for empathy and kindness. He particularly praises Jacob Tremblay’s expressive performance and the generosity shown to the supporting characters.

Rothkopf presents it as a graceful, ethically engaged drama. He highlights the soul-searching around appearance and how behavior shapes beauty.

The review finds Wonder warm and persuasive despite occasional sentimentality and heavy-handed messaging. It particularly praises Jacob Tremblay’s expressive performance beneath the prosthetics.

Lemire finds the film emotionally effective despite its unabashedly sentimental approach. She particularly praises Jacob Tremblay’s performance as Auggie.

Gleiberman finds the film a tasteful, emotionally effective feel-good drama, though its tidy benevolence limits its artistic edge. He praises Chbosky’s nuanced understanding of children and the film’s empathetic treatment of bullying.

Edelstein finds Wonder emotionally affecting and humane, though its sentimental cues can be heavy-handed. He especially praises Jacob Tremblay’s understated performance and the complex details that deepen the film’s message of empathy.

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Bray finds the film enjoyable and sensitive, though its message becomes overly sweet and repetitive. She praises the children’s performances, which bring both levity and weight to the subject matter.

Watson finds the film warm-hearted but overly sentimental and simplistic in its worldview. He praises the understated handling of the family dog’s death and the reconciliation through Minecraft.

Bradshaw finds the drama manipulative and overly sentimental, with little complexity. He particularly criticizes Owen Wilson’s performance and the film’s simplistic treatment of its characters.

Hammond regards the film as a rare, heartwarming family movie with a strong message about kindness. He particularly praises Jacob Tremblay’s assured performance, which earns laughs and tears without forcing either.

Brew finds the adaptation warm, humane, and emotionally resonant, with only minor shortcomings. He particularly praises the performances of Jacob Tremblay and Izabela Vidovic, and the film’s focus on Auggie and Via.

The review calls the film uplifting and a must-see family film. It praises the performances and the warm visuals that support the story.

The critic finds the film a moving, unusually restrained tear-jerker that earns its emotional response. Jacob Tremblay’s performance and the ensemble’s well-developed characters are singled out for praise.

The critic finds the film emotionally manipulative and predictable, though it may appeal to viewers drawn to sentimental stories. He praises Julia Roberts’s performance and calls Isabela Vidovic memorable.