I recently read a profile of Jessica Chastain, who is pretty magnificent in everything she does as far as I’m concerned and in it the article writer pondered something the difference between her career and Julia Roberts who is now doing family fare, like Wonder. While I can’t recall the details of the article, and implication was that Chastain is getting the better roles Roberts should be getting (too).
I wondered (ha) if the author of the article had watched Wonder.
I haven’t read the book, and after watching the movie, I don’t know if I am emotionally ready to do so because I’m not even kidding that I sobbed through the movie.
Wonder is Auggie’s story — he is a young boy, about to start middle school and indeed school for the first time in his short life. He has mandibulofacial dysostosis, which has meant 27 surgeries to repair the various medical issues he has. Even now he doesn’t look like a normal kid, and he doesn’t feel he’s ready for it — even though his mum feels he is.
This is a movie about the cruelty of kids, and the kindness in them, and a family who banded together to make sure their son and brother never wanted for love. I know being the mom is not as juicy as the roles Chastain does – and does well – but surely such a positive, and yes heartbreaking movie, shouldn’t be looked down upon like this because Julia Roberts is what slumming it? Her career is over?
Yes, that profile annoyed me. And also: go watch Wonder.
Sounds like a great movie if it made you so emotional. And I don’t see anything inferior about a role like that either!
It was! And i did not expect to get so wrapped up in it, and become so emotional.
I DNFed the book…don’t think I’d watch the film. Mind you I’m still not finding time to watch any films!
Haaa, I got through periods like that too! I hope you’re ablt to get some time to chill out with a good movie soon!
Wonder was an amazing movie! There are some really great family movies out there. 🙂
It totally was right? That article was befuddling.
Wow I agree. sounds like a fantastic story!
I just want to draw hearts around this movie, and it didn’t ignore the family — I was surprised at the attention given the sister, but after the movie ended, I understood it.
I really want to read the book and see the movie. And the movie did very well so I think it was a good choice for Julia Roberts and she shouldn’t be looked down because of it. That profile sounds annoying!
The movie was just lovely, it really was. That profiled annoyed bc it was a good one of Chastain but the author needed to compare her to Julia Roberts.
I keep hearing that this is heart wrenching. I haven’t watched the film or read the book but they’re both on my list of things to do soon.
It is! But in good way!! I am not emotionally ready for the book in all honesty.
I definitely need to at least see the movie! I’m torn on whether or not I want to read the book though. 😛
Me too — the movie broke my heart and put me back together, but I am not ready for the book!
I’ve been wanting to see this movie but wasn’t sure if I wanted to read the book first. I think I’ll stick with the movie for now. Great review!
The book will make you cry. It made me all weepy and I’m still mad at it for that, lol. I don’t think I’m ready yet for the movie.
I have not seen this film yet, but I finally read the book last year, and man, it filled my heart with all sorts of joy. It is simply a beautiful story of being kind and being human and I loved it so much!
I totally resent that some people consider “family” roles less legitimate or meaty for actors/actresses, because it implies that family life is somehow unimportant. Um, rude! I’ve heard that the book has received criticism for some of its disability rep, but I’m definitely going to watch the movie…sounds like I should save it for when I need a good cry!
I think this is due to one of the many prejudices female have to endure: age. While male actors continue to get all kind of roles including action roles way into the 60s and even 70s women over 40 often get “Mom” roles which is seen as a decline in their career. Great post V [btw I sobbed with the book like no other. Cant wait to watch the movie!]