Wilby Wonderful (2004)

Director:

Daniel MacIvor

Writer:

Daniel MacIvor (writer)

Release Date:

9 September 2005 (Spain)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Plot:

A day-in-the-life dark comedy concerning a group of islanders, their respective secrets, and one man's plan to kill himself quietly. |

Plot Keywords:

Suicide Attempt | Island Life | Dark Comedy | Black Comedy | Suicide

Awards:

2 wins & 5 nominations

Cast

James Allodi	...	Dan Jarvis
Maury Chaykin	...	Mayor Brent Fisher
Paul Gross	...	Buddy French
Rebecca Jenkins	...	Sandra Anderson
Sandra Oh	...	Carol French
Ellen Page	...	Emily Anderson
Callum Keith Rennie	...	Duck MacDonald
Daniel MacIvor	...	Stan Lastman
Kathryn MacLellan	...	Deena
Mary Ellen MacLean	...	Irene
Susannah Hoffman	...	Elaine Fisher
Marcella Grimaux	...	Mackenzie Fisher
Caleb Langille	...	Taylor
Terri Sanderson	...	Reporter
Chris Saunderson	...	Photographer

Runtime:

99 min

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Singapore:NC-16 | Canada:14A (Ontario)

Filming Locations:

Picton, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Palpable Productions

Trivia:

Paul Gross' two children Hannah and Jack Gross appear in the background of the movie.

Quotes:

Duck MacDonald: Aren't you your mother's daughter.

Soundtrack:

Shoelace Easy

skeletons of a small town

Every one strays from the path of being a descent human being. we all have our own way of coping with life. where ever a person can hide, not to take responsibility for their lives. or compensate through being a workaholic, promiscuous, chasing money, or finding a mate to validate ourselves when we feel lonely etc...etc. people can complicate a glass of water. and so are the characters in this story. each one is their own worst enemy (arent we all) in this slice of wilby history. it's decision making time in wilby wonderful. am i going to continue avoiding the accountability of my life or am i going to change?

this film just reminds me of why i love independent, dialogue driven film. the beauty of the town isn't not to be confused with the kind of people that live there. each character was brought out into full dimension. and i was able to feel all their pain. the fact that i hated sandra oh, just means she's a great actress. if i were her husband in this film, things wouldve turned out different. my recognition for outstanding actress in this film goes to ellen page. i recommend this film to any one who is a member of the human race. i also have to thank Film Movement for delivery of this film to my home. we don't get any indies out here. if not for them, i've missed it.