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Wonder (2017)

Director Stephan Chbosky presents a heart warming and sensitive tale about a family and young 11 year olds, who come to terms with the new addition at their elementary school.

Based on a novel by the same name, the beauty in the writing is that it doesn’t get preachy or one-dimensional. It’s real, understated and supports the performances by giving many perspectives.

Acting is brilliant all round, with Jacob Tremblay taking the lead with a nuanced performance. He is ably supported by his class mates. Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson as his parents are adorable, as they show the challenges of navigating through this delicate phase. His sister, is played by Izabela Vidovic, who shows us what it would be like to be the older sibling in this scenario.

A fitting end to the journey of a steep learning curve, it gives insights and moments which linger far after the movie finishes.

3.5/5

Room (2015)

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We read about people who have been held captive for many years and are miraculously found. How they adjust to normal life post their ordeal and the trauma they go through is portrayed in this film which hits you hard.

A mother and son, played eloquently by Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay, are in a room with just a skylight for a connection with the heavens and make do with their imagination to live out a horrifying existence. How they escape and integrate with their family and the world, is shown in this nuanced and depressing film.

It leaves us with hope, but not before delving into how much one human being can damage an other, possibly scarring them for life, making them question their very sanity. Enlightening but not entertaining.

2.5/5