Review of Wonder (2017) by Ed D — 25 Nov 2017

Great film. was dragged to it by family as I thought it was Julia Roberts romantic comedy. Far from it. tears through many parts of movie.

This review of Wonder (2017) was written by Ed D on 25 Nov 2017.

Wonder has generally received very positive reviews.

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