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Title: Wonderstruck (2017)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Millicent Simmonds | ... | Rose | |
| Julianne Moore | ... | Lillian Mayhew / Rose | |
| Cory Michael Smith | ... | Walter | |
| James Urbaniak | ... | Dr. Kincaid, Rose's Father | |
| Damian Young | ... | Otto, Museum Guard | |
| Patrick Murney | ... | Workman | |
| Lauren Ridloff | ... | Pearl, The Maid | |
| Anthony Natale | ... | Dr. Gill, Teacher of the Deaf | |
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Carole Addabbo | ... | Miss Conrad at the Museum |
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Howard Seago | ... | Remy Rubin, Theater Director |
| Brian Berrebbi | ... | Stage Manager | |
| John P. McGinty | ... | Valentin (as John McGinty) | |
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Mark A. Keeton | ... | Shopkeeper |
| Patrick Wiley | ... | Window Dresser | |
| Garrett Zuercher | ... | Officer Engel | |
The film interlaces two stories set fifty years apart, switching frequently between them. Each tells the story of a child's quest. In 1927, Rose runs away from her father's New Jersey home to find her mother/idol, the actress Lillian Mayhew. In 1977, recently orphaned Ben runs away from his Minnesota home in search of his father..
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Carol was one of the best films I saw in 2015, as a matter of fact its probably the best film of that year. Everything about that film was so right. I really like Todd Haynes. Safe is also a fantastic film. I did like Far From Heaven and I'm Not There, though I'm not as crazy about those two. I saw the trailer for Wonderstruck and thought it looked interesting and could possibly be an experience like Carol or Safe. Wonderstruck is definitely a good film but its one of Todd Haynes' weaker efforts. That's really no knock on the film or the filmmaker, its just that Haynes' has set his own bar high.
The film portrays events in the lives of two children, one in the late 1927, the other in 1977. Both kids are deaf and have common elements in their life. Rose (1927) is running away from her dad to New York to find her idol, an actress in New York. Ben (1977) is recently orphaned and runs away to New York on a quest to find his estranged father. Both stories are intertwined and interwoven despite the already visible similarities from each tale. Its an interesting concept and Haynes utilizes unique filming styles to convey the tale, however the film doesn't always have high points and is a bit predictable.
The 1927 portion of the film emulates silent films of the era and is a tribute to movies of the time. The film is score heavy in this decade which makes the picture seem authentic. The score for this film is rather excellent and could be up for award contention at year's end. The 1977 portion has that gritty and colored frame that perfectly represents the cinematography of films of that era. I applaud Haynes for his presentation in style. The child actors do quite well. I actually didn't even realize Michelle Williams was in the film. Its a warm and fuzzy film that lacks any real conflict which I think was needed to perfect the film. Its a very saccharine effort which will appease younger viewers and Haynes definitely intended for it to be that way.
I have to go back to the score because its really riveting. Adds to the magic and wonder of the film and the experiences of the two leads. I love seeing New York in film throughout different decades so visually this film offers a definite viewing experience. Wonderstruck is not Haynes' best effort but like most of his other films its an ambitious effort and technically outstanding.
7/10