A engrossing dramedy featuring great performances from Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire and Robert Downey, Jr. Much like the characters themselves the plot is eccentric and wanders a bit but it all makes sense somehow; in a way, it's one of the better ... (read more) A engrossing dramedy featuring great performances from Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire and Robert Downey, Jr. Much like the characters themselves the plot is eccentric and wanders a bit but it all makes sense somehow; in a way, it's one of the better and most effective college-themed films I've seen. Why this movie, despite it's weaknesses, was not nominated for a decent amount of Oscars is a mystery to me.

Alternating between an oddball comedy, a surreal thriller and a meditation on the nature of writing, Wonder Boys is an original and thought-provoking film that doesn't quite reach its goal. It's unclassifiable and virtually indescribable, yet all the... (read more) Alternating between an oddball comedy, a surreal thriller and a meditation on the nature of writing, Wonder Boys is an original and thought-provoking film that doesn't quite reach its goal. It's unclassifiable and virtually indescribable, yet all the stylistic tools it uses seem to come directly from any one of the genres it's comprised of; it doesn't do enough to create its own unique style, and therefore fails to focus and become a unique non-genre piece. In other words, it feels too often like a mainstream Hollywood affair, when it's anything but.

Wonder Boys is adapted from a very early work by Michael Chabon, to my taste one of the finest American novelists of the last twenty years, and his lack of experience is felt in the script as it is in the novel. It's filled with lots of great ideas, but it lacks in that ever-important focus - and so remains unsatisfying. It's an interesting movie that's worth checking out, especially for those interested in writing and authors, but it's not likely to become an all-time favorite.

Cette histoire sur la création et l'inspiration est très bien écrite, remplie de petits détails réjouissants. La caractérisation des personnages est truculente ; Michael Douglas porte le film sur ses épaules et le personnage joué par Tobey Mc... (read more) Cette histoire sur la création et l'inspiration est très bien écrite, remplie de petits détails réjouissants. La caractérisation des personnages est truculente ; Michael Douglas porte le film sur ses épaules et le personnage joué par Tobey McGuire est vraiment mystérieux, fascinant. C'est une chronique avec un rythme lancinant, qui contient quand même des rebondissements amusants, un film d'une grande intelligence.

Such a good movie. I might even say, after watching it a couple of times it has become one of my favorite movies. It just goes to show you that indie films are the best now a days. The film has fantastic actors who carry the movie with some very funn... (read more) Such a good movie. I might even say, after watching it a couple of times it has become one of my favorite movies. It just goes to show you that indie films are the best now a days. The film has fantastic actors who carry the movie with some very funny and very moving moments. Great directing by Curtis Hanson, definitley his best next to L.A. Confidential. really, Pick it up as soon as you can.

Outstanding. Michael Chabon is a very gifted writer, and they did a good job of bringing his style and tone to the film.

A film which makes you look at your own life a little differently once the credits roll. Sometimes you've got to lose everything, to get anywhere in life. Brilliant, Brilliant.

Bright and sunny. Comedic yet not outlandish which means more to me than all the Adam Sandler movies put together.