A fine ensemble cast and a low-key approach that's both charming and a little dull.
Wilby Wonderful (2004)
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Reviews Counted:7
Fresh:5
Rotten:2
Average Rating:6.3/10
Runtime: 1 hr 39 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: Even though Wilby is just a short ferry-ride from the mainland, its residents rarely leave the comforts of their beloved home. While peaceful and tranquil on the outside, Wilby is filled with... Even though Wilby is just a short ferry-ride from the mainland, its residents rarely leave the comforts of their beloved home. While peaceful and tranquil on the outside, Wilby is filled with eccentric characters and more drama than most towns twice its size. Filled with well-written dialogue, WILBY WONDERFUL explores what happens to several individuals when a series of less-than-innocent secrets threaten to reveal themsleves and unravel the tight-knit community. [More]
Starring: Sandra Oh, Maury Chaykin, Paul Gross, Rebecca Jenkins
Starring: Sandra Oh, Maury Chaykin, Paul Gross, Rebecca Jenkins, Callum Keith Rennie, Daniel MacIvor, Ellen Page
Director: Daniel MacIvor
Director: Daniel MacIvor
Reviews for Wilby Wonderful
Despite its hipster-coffeehouse soundtrack, foul mouth, randy characters, and violent patches, Wilby is wholesome and ultimately remarkable for its optimism.
About as Canadian as Canadian movies get. And no, that's not a good thing.
Wilby Wonderful is pleasant enough storytelling with a handful of truly brilliant scenes.
Writer/director Daniel MacIvor does a wonderful job of establishing this small town...
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