: The film's transformative makeup work was recognized with an Academy Award nomination for Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Why It Resonates
: On a modest budget of $20 million, Wonder became a massive global success, grossing over $315 million . Watch GR Wonder 2017
As Auggie enters for the fifth grade, he faces immediate ostracization and bullying, primarily from a student named Julian (Bryce Gheisar). However, the story finds its heart in Auggie's developing friendships with Jack Will (Noah Jupe) and Summer (Millie Davis), which serve as a testament to the film's core message: "When given the choice between being right and being kind, choose kind". Production and Critical Reception : The film's transformative makeup work was recognized
The 2017 film , directed by Stephen Chbosky , is a poignant coming-of-age drama that explores themes of empathy, family, and the courage required to "stand out" in a world that often demands conformity. Based on the 2012 bestseller by R.J. Palacio , the movie follows ten-year-old August "Auggie" Pullman (Jacob Tremblay) as he navigates his first year of mainstream school after years of homeschooling due to a rare facial deformity known as Treacher Collins syndrome . Plot and Character Dynamics However, the story finds its heart in Auggie's
The narrative is uniquely structured, shifting perspectives to show how Auggie’s presence impacts those around him. While Auggie is the central sun around which the family revolves, the film also highlights the struggles of his sister, (Izabela Vidovic), who often feels invisible, and his mother, Isabel (Julia Roberts), who put her own life on hold to care for him.
: Stephen Chbosky, known for The Perks of Being a Wallflower , co-wrote the screenplay with Steve Conrad and Jack Thorne .