Metacritic Movie Ratings
Wonderful World Reviews

A sample of reviews from critics across the country.

• 60

  out of 100

  The New York TimesStephen Holden

  The major miscalculation in Wonderful World is the presence of a dream figure, known as the Man (Philip Baker Hall)...he throws this delicate, intelligent film, which at its best suggests a muted hybrid of “The Visitor” and “It’s a Wonderful Life,” off balance.

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• 60

  out of 100

  The Hollywood ReporterFrank Scheck

  Tales of cynical curmudgeons rediscovering their humanity have long been a cinematic staple, but Wonderful World brings a refreshing lack of sentimentality to its take.

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• 50

  out of 100

  Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman

  It's all very sincere, but watching a dweebish depressive learn that Life Is Good is a lesson of diminishing returns.

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• 50

  out of 100

  ReelViewsJames Berardinelli

  Wonderful World feels like a modern-day half-baked riff on Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."

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