Blogcritics Comments on Wonderland

Comment by Chris Kent on Wonderland

Thu, 24 Jun 2004 13:38:46 EDT

Thanks Duke, Depends on which side of the bed I wake up on as to my overall opinion of Wonderland. It's not anywhere near the level of Boogie Nights, which I consider one of the great films of the decade......an absolute classic. Wonderland should probably be quickly forgotten. But it's still fascinating to watch. ]]>

Comment by Aaron, Duke De Mondo on Wonderland

Thu, 24 Jun 2004 11:39:47 EDT

Chris, great review as ever! And some really interesting observations, not least the one mentioned by Lono about how this could be an unnoficial sequel to Boogie Nights. I have yet to see this here flick, but hopefully will do shortly, and indeed, my intentions to seek it out have been given a shot in the arse by your article. Interesting stuff on the crime, too. Good work, man. ]]>

Comment by Chris Kent on Wonderland

Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:33:46 EDT

Thanks Lono, I suppose one could consider Wonderland a continuation of the epic Boogie Nights saga, though both films are so different in tone and style that it would be an uneasy transition. Boogie Nights delved far deeper into the characters. Wonderland was so obsessed with the crime, the characters fell by the wayside. If we are to depend on Boogie Nights for the character motivation of Wonderland, then this film is a complete disaster. Both films have equally talented casts, so the fault must fall on the director and writers of Wonderland. Wonderland perhaps gets a nod for showing a mostly unflinching look at the lives of these Hollywood losers......I will give it that. It's not an easy film to watch. Wonderland is a historically accurate film, but character depth is shallow and Cox pulled a few too many stylistic moves with a story undeserving of them. ]]>

Comment by Lono on Wonderland

Wed, 23 Jun 2004 03:36:56 EDT

You made an interesting link, which should be stronger stated: Wonderland is part two to Boogie Nights. If you ever want to know what happens to Dirk's character... the Holmes story is perfect. I thought it was a really interesting DVD (I rarely kick down the cash to see a movie. Unless it is something like Lord of the Rings... every movie gets the Netflix treatment here). I highly recommend this DVD as a piece of escapist entertainment for people with low legal standards for what constitutes fun! ]]>