Wonder Review

The incredibly moving and heartfelt family film, Wonder, heads to Digital January 30 and 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand February 13 from Lionsgate. Based on the #1 New York Times bestseller, and USA Today’s top-selling book of 2017, by R.J. Palacio, writer-director Stephen Chbosky (Beauty and the Beast, The Perks of Being a Wallflower) brings to life the uplifting story of a boy who inspires and teaches others that true beauty is found within. Certified Fresh^™ on Rotten Tomatoes and co-written for the screen by Steven Conrad and Jack Thorne,Wonder stars Academy Award^® winner Julia Roberts (2000, Best Actress, Erin Brockovich), Academy Award^®nominee Owen Wilson (2001, Best Writing, The Royal Tenenbaums), Golden Globe^® nominee Mandy Patinkin (1984, Best Actor – Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy, Yentl; 1995, Best Television Actor – Drama Series, “Chicago Hope”; 2003, Best Supporting Actor – Limited Series or Television Motion Picture, “Homeland”), and Jacob Tremblay (Room, The Smurfs 2).

Wonder follows the inspiring story of the Pullman family, whose youngest child, Auggie, is a boy born with facial differences. When Auggie enters mainstream elementary school for the first time, his extraordinary journey unites his family, his school, and his community, and proves that you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out. 

The Wonder home entertainment release includes all-new special features, including a never-before-seen 5-part documentary, multiple featurettes, a music video, and an audio commentary with Stephen Chbosky and R.J. Palacio. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray also features Dolby Vision high dynamic range (HDR), growing Lionsgate’s library of titles featuring both Dolby Vision and Dolby TrueHD. Dolby Vision transforms the TV experience in the home by delivering greater brightness and contrast, as well as a fuller palette of rich colors. The 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray versions feature Dolby TrueHD, which provides the most authentic lossless audio experience available for the home theater. Together Dolby Vision and Dolby TrueHD allow consumers to experience both cutting-edge imaging and lossless audio sound technology for an immersive entertainment experience.

Timed to the book’s sixth anniversary, and to Valentine’s Day, Wonder will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD for the suggested retail price of $42.99, $39.99, and $29.95, respectively.

My Thoughts

Wonder is a beautiful and touching story that was inspired by the novel of the same name. The Pullman family is a close knit family whose youngest son was born with a medical condition that makes him look different. Auggie wears a astronaut helmet to try to hide his differences from the world. Though mainstream school presents some challenges at first, Auggie soon learns that he has a very special role to play. He embraces his differences and learns to stand out in the crowd instead of tying to blend into it.

This is such a great film. It's a touching movie that will touch your heart on so many levels. I love how Aussie's family supports him, and how the community embraces him. The cast of this film was absolutely perfect. Julia Roberts and Own Wilson were great as the parents, and Jacob Trembley is a rising star.  Grab a copy for yourself at stores nationwide or online at Amazon.