Imagine Tolstoy directed by Neil Simon... and if you think that sounds interesting, you haven't seen Wonder Wheel.
Winslet's character is forever complaining she has a headache. It's no wonder; she shouts hysterically for most of the movie. This becomes wearying after a while, as does the movie itself. It's not terrible, but I miss the Woody Allen of Sleeper, Annie Hall, and Manhattan.
But just as I learned from my first husband what love was...... I learned from humpty what it was not. It's not gratitude. It's not company. And it's not going through the motions of lovemaking when... you have so much to give...and no one you really wanna give it to.
I'm confused because I know JT can act... not sure what happened here
Despite being more of a stage play than a movie, this oddly titled film managed to capture my attention for its entire duration. It is a character study, mainly of Ginny, played by the incredibly talented Kate Winslet. Kate Winslet knocks this movie out of the park, and although she is a very unlikable character, her acting chops are on full display and her character's writing is complicated and morally grey. The film is really about her more than anything, and if it was a play, I have a feeling it would have been met with praise.
The colors and sets in this film are also something to behold - the cinematography is top notch and the color correction and lighting is on point.
Boring, long and slow without any real scene to remember.
A play set in the Coney Island of the 1950s, although some scenarios are still recognizable today.
Beautiful colors and great camera.
'Wonder Wheel' is a gorgeous looking film with terrific acting, but sadly feels uneven. It's more of a stage performance than a movie.
It's amazing to me that Woody Allen can bump out a movie each year and make it so rich and old fashion. Unfortunately the films themselves have become a faded memory for me, expect for 'Midnight in Paris'. I don't remember a single thing that happened in his previous movie 'Café Society'. This will suffer the same thing.
Allen making a love triangle around a woman and her stepchild isn't the smartest thing to do with his controversial past. You are literally putting light on your issues. Sometimes art itself can't spare it's artiest.
Meh. I doubt I'll ever rewatch it.
"Wonder Wheel" is Woody Allen's 48th film, a love triangle set in 1950's Coney Island. The story centers on Ginny (Kate Winslet), a depressed clam bar waitress trapped in a loveless marriage, who begins a secret romance with a lifeguard (Justin Timberlake) while her husband's estranged daughter (Juno Temple) comes to stay with them. The film explores themes of past mistakes and damaged dreams, with a darker tone than Allen's previous works. Kate Winslet gives a standout performance, while the cinematography by Vittorio Storaro captures the vibrant colors of Coney Island. The film's stage-like feel and at times wordy dialogue detracts from the overall experience, but "Wonder Wheel" is still a good, toned-down offering from the prolific director.
"Wonder Wheel" es la película número 48 de Woody Allen, un triángulo amoroso ambientado en Coney Island en la década de 1950. La historia se centra en Ginny (Kate Winslet), una camarera deprimida atrapada en un matrimonio sin amor, que comienza un romance secreto con un salvavidas (Justin Timberlake) mientras la hija separada de su esposo (Juno Temple) viene a quedarse con ellos. La película explora temas de errores del pasado y sueños dañados, con un tono más oscuro que los trabajos anteriores de Allen. Kate Winslet ofrece una actuación destacada, mientras que la cinematografía de Vittorio Storaro captura los colores vibrantes de Coney Island. La sensación de escenario de la película y, a veces, los diálogos prolijos restan valor a la experiencia general, pero "Wonder Wheel" sigue siendo una buena oferta atenuada del prolífico director.
This would've been great if they didn't cast Justin Timberlake and give the role to someone who can act.
Shout by ErulezzBlockedParent2018-01-10T20:17:26Z
Wow.. This was a hard struggle to get to the ending. Hysterical Winslet, not so great Timberlake. The only thing I really liked was Juno!