Wonder Movie: what do you think? Chance to win £300 NOW CLOSED

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The team behind the new Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson and Jacob Tremblay movie, Wonder, would love to know what Mumsnetters think about the trailer for the film - which opens on 1 December.

PLUS...: If you were lucky enough to be able to attend one of the free screenings (held to celebrate World Kindness Day on November 13th at 300 cinemas across the UK) then please share your movie review below! What did you think of the film? Would you recommend it?

Here's the synopsis: “starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson and Jacob Tremblay and based on the New York Times bestseller, WONDER tells the story of August Pullman. Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade. As his family, his new classmates, and the larger community all struggle to find their compassion and acceptance, Auggie's extraordinary journey will unite them all and prove you can't blend in when you were born to stand out.”

Watch the trailer here:

~ What did you think?
~ Have you read the book (it’s based on the book by R.J. Palacio)?
~ What looks good about the film?
~ Do you think you’ll go and see it?

Add your review of the trailer (or film if you have seen it) to this thread and you will be entered into a prize draw where one winner will get a £300 voucher for the store of choice (from a list).

Thanks and good luck
MNHQ

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WONDER stars ACADEMY AWARD® WINNER JULIA ROBERTS (Eat Pray Love), ACADEMY AWARD® NOMINEE OWEN WILSON (Midnight in Paris), JACOB TREMBLAY (Room), MANDY PATINKIN (‘Homeland’)and IZABELA VIDOVIC (Homefront). Directed by STEPHEN CHBOSKY (The Perks of Being a Wallflower) the screenplay is written by STEPHEN CHBOSKY (Beauty and the Beast) and STEVEN CONRAD (The Secret Life of Walter Mitty) and JACK THORNE (‘This is England ’90’) based on the New York Times bestseller WONDER by R.J PALACIO

This is a very good trailer. I will definitely watch this together with my kids. Definitely, school bullying should stop and this can be an eye opener. Every mom should watch this with their kids.

Never heard of this story before. I'm afraid my criticism of the film would be that the boy looks normal to me. I honestly couldn't see anything wrong with his looks!! Is it based on a true story.

What did you think?
Really interesting casting choices, I think Owen Wilson is a perfect fit for the character and nice to see Julia Roberts in a non romantic role. Auggie's disfigurement seems more moderate than in the book, I guess due to make up limitations. I did wonder if it might be to make him easier to identify with, which would bother me if the decision was made on that basis. The music was clearly promoting the uplifting aspect of the story

~ Have you read the book (it’s based on the book by R.J. Palacio)?
Yes, see above. For what it's worth, I enjoyed it up to a point but found it a bit sentimental. I may have been influenced by a blog I was reading by a disabled activist who takes issue with "uplifting" stories of disability being so dominant that the day to day difficulties of facing discrimination get subsumed under a desire to use disabled people as something for non disabled people to be inspired by. The book is well meaning and interesting in places but falls into that category for me. The trailer seems to be promoting that heartwarming overcoming difficulty aspect over other parts of the book where Auggie find things difficult. It's an important story to be told, but I hope it also deals with the bullying he faces in a meaningful way, not just superficially.

~ What looks good about the film?
The casting choices, as above. I'm interested to see how they have changed the book and the interpretation of certain scenes.

~ Do you think you’ll go and see it?
Yes, definitely. I'm interested in representations of disability and difference in the media and I want to see how the issues above are handled.

~ What did you think?

`looks good
~ Have you read the book (it’s based on the book by R.J. Palacio)?

nope
~ What looks good about the film?

nice positive reviews
~ Do you think you’ll go and see it?

definately

One of my favourite books ever and I think the trailer looks as if the film does it justice. Great casting. In the book, it says that Augie's Mum and Dad are good looking, but they need to look kind and intelligent too. I can't wait to see this film and to take my children.

What did you think?
It's a weepy. hapy and sad moments, the sort of film some love...but not for me

Have you read the book (it’s based on the book by R.J. Palacio)?
I haven't and unlikely too as I hate this sentimental stuff

What looks good about the film?
It looks quite charming and easy going

Do you think you’ll go and see it?
No , not really my cup of tea

~ What did you think?
I found it very moving
~ Have you read the book (it’s based on the book by R.J. Palacio)?
No
~ What looks good about the film?
It looks like it could be sending a message to learn from
~ Do you think you’ll go and see it?
Yes!

What did you think? - Incredibly moving.

Have you read the book (it’s based on the book by R.J. Palacio)? No.

What looks good about the film? - Puts a lot of things into perspective. Makes you stop, think and admire.

Do you think you’ll go and see it? - Yes, I'd like to.

Thank you for preview tickets. I hadn't read the book so seeing the film was a first of emotions for me. It's soon inspiring from all angles of life love and understanding. None of us are the same and this looks into this aspect. I cried at very sad parts and laughed when I understood the happy look through their eyes with this outstanding boy and his devoted family.

I haven't read the book, but friends have and are excited about the film. After watching the trailer, I am too!

The trailer makes me want to see the film - maybe with some tissues in my pocket!
I haven't seen the book, so will keep an eye out.

Loved the trailer, think I'll go and get the book. Such a lovely story, and a great message to send to people. Having a disabled child myself (not that I'm implying in any way that this child is disabled!) any mainstream programme or movie that promotes understanding of those that are different, for whatever reason, is brilliant in my opinion. Will be 100% going to see this when it comes out !

Can’t wait to see it!
Love love love the book and was worried the film wouldn’t do it justice but the trailer looks like it might just manage.
Yay 😁

I saw the trailer for this and thought it would be a good weepy movie. I managed to get some free tickets for this and although I enjoyed it, it wasn't as nearly as sad as I thought it would be. I certainly didn't need tissues! I hadn't read the book so didn't really know what to expect. I thought Julia Roberts played the part of the Mum really well. Owen Wilson was good but he just seemed to play himself. I would recommend this film to anyone who likes feel-good movies with no sex, violence or swearing!

The trailer looks great, definitely makes me want to go and see the film.

I haven't read the book but have ordered it for dd10 so would like to read it and go and see the film together.

It looks like it may be an emotional film but also uplifting , right up my street!

What did you think? Watched the trailer and definitely want to see the film. I had not heard about the book so not read it but will after watching the trailer.

~ What did you think?
Looks interesting, both sad yet heartwarming and uplifting at the same time. Not my usual fare by any means, but it's on my radar now.

~ Have you read the book (it’s based on the book by R.J. Palacio)?
I have not.

~ What looks good about the film?
Looks an inspiring movie with good messages about kindness and friendship. Seems well acted with a good cast.

~ Do you think you’ll go and see it?
Probably will once it hits Amazon or Netflix.

The trailer looks interesting, but I did think Auggie's face was not as described in the book, it is more severely deformed in the novel.
Yes, we read "Wonder" for our book group, and most of us enjoyed it, though one or two found it slightly sentimental.
The acting in the film looks very good. Like the casting of Julia and Owen.
I will go and see it, Intrigued to see how they deal with a very difficult subject.

My daughter read the book and was very inspired by it. The film looks very moving, I know my daughter will want to see it. Jacob Tremblay was amazing in Room and is a great choice.

I've only seen the trailer.I'm not sure that I want to take the journey for this story.

i havent read the book but think the trailor looks great i think we need movies like that are so real and raise awareness there are so many people in this world who just want to be accepted for how they are and hoepfully this movie will help people to see that cant wait to go watch it

~ What did you think?

Gosh, I'm crying just watching the trailer. Looks a real feelgood film, but very emotional.

~ Have you read the book (it’s based on the book by R.J. Palacio)?

No, I've never heard of the book or film before now.

~ What looks good about the film?

It looks very inspiring

~ Do you think you’ll go and see it?

I'm not sure, I think I'll wait until it's on DVD, that way I won't cry in public!

The trailer looks really good, I read the book a few years ago and liked it at the time although Ive forgotten a lot of the story. I will definitely be going to see it.

I think it looks heartwarming and can’t wait to see it; my children has facial differences, so I suspect I may be a bit emotional watching it.

~ What did you think? The film looks really interesting, it looks like a good movie to watch with older children.

~ Have you read the book (it’s based on the book by R.J. Palacio)? No, I've just googled it and will keep an eye out for it as it looks like something my stepson would enjoy.

~ What looks good about the film? Wholesome plot line, feel good movie

~ Do you think you’ll go and see it? Not in the cinema as I'm currently unable to do that, but would see it once it's released to streaming /dvd