If you have a heart or just love good cinematography, you’ll want to watch ‘Wonderstruck.’
You might’ve thought you could relax now that the Oscars are over, but you’re wrong. There are still so many great movies that weren’t recognized by the Academy that you need to watch! Lucky for you, Todd Haynes, director of gems like Carol, I’m Not There, and Far From Heaven, made the perfect film for just about any audience, Wonderstruck. It’s also free to stream if you have Amazon Prime (if you don’t by now, shame on you). If that wasn’t enough for you to check it out, below are 6 reasons why Wonderstruck should be the next film you stream at home.
4. It’s a gift for any classic movie fan.
Todd Haynes uses a style reminiscent of classic films in half of the movie, but he also shows the magic that movies can hold through Rose’s story. Showcasing one of the most historic events in movie history, the erection of sound filmmaking, Haynes shows the impact movies have on Rose and everyone who loves movies. It’s obvious in the style, story, and direction that Haynes appreciates classic film, which he speaks at length about for TCM. He was inspired by several classic movies, including Night of the Hunter and King Vidor’s silent film The Crowd. For any fan of old movies, Wonderstruck will fill that void with something new thanks to its lovely silent movie theater scenes and story centered around a passion for the stars.
5. It has a killer cast.
Top-billed are the seasoned actresses Michelle Williams and Julianne Moore, but the children in the cast carry most of the movie. Williams is only in a few scenes and Moore only briefly until the end. Their moments are memorable despite that, but the talented young actors Oakes Fegley and Millicent Simmonds show them up at a much younger age. It’s hard to believe this was Simmonds first ever screen performance, which was even more difficult without any dialogue. The kids bring the emotion of the film and put on performances that are hopefully just the start of their careers.
6. That ending.
Don’t worry, I won’t spoil it for you. As you watch Wonderstruck, you’ll wonder what these stories happening decades apart have to do with each other. Writer Brian Selznick has a heartfelt monologue waiting for you at the end, complete with a cute diorama that shows you while you listen to the story in between your tears. It makes everything leading up to the end mean so much. It’s one of the most heartfelt endings ever, so buckle up!
Todd Haynes’ Wonderstruck is streamable through Amazon Video.
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