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Wilby Wonderful (2004)

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The residents of tiny island town Wilby try to maintain business as usual amidst an emerging sex scandal that rocks the town to its core. This comedy features Sandra Oh and Ellen Page.

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Title	Wilby Wonderful (2004)
Runtime	1 hr. 39 min.
Studio	Film Movement
Genres	Comedy \| Drama \| Gay and Lesbian
Description	A bittersweet comedy about the difference a day makes. Over the course of twenty-four hours, the residents of the tiny island town of Wilby try to maintain business as usual in the face of an emerging sex scandal that threatens to rock the sleepy town to its core. Wilby Wonderful features a stellar ensemble of Canada’s most talented performers: Sandra Oh, James Allodi, Maury Chaykin, Paul Gross, Rebecca Jenkins, Ellen Page and Callum Keith Rennie. This film is a gentle, intimate story of hope and the importance of believing that we live in a world of creation, not destruction. Official Selection, Toronto, San Sebastian and Vancouver Film Festivals.

2 months ago

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Characters to love.

4 months ago

Me too! Love your review! And it was as if, subtly, the backward sign really meant Will Be Wonderful in terms of it all working out; vs. had it been Wonderful Wilby.

4 months ago

Like your review--only it's wry humor, not rye bread. You were the only one to label it as wry -- and that is very insightful!

4 months ago

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Mainlander or Islander? is the criteria here. Daniel MacIver both wrote and directed this gem--a feat of creativity all its own; and I am dumbfounded by so many reviews who either absolutely hate it or really love it. I loved it for it's slice-of-life subtlety with poignant characterizations that were so realistic and understated, even though sometimes unbelievable in their quirkyness. I, too, do not feel it should be labeled a comedy, even though some ridiculous frenetic action was imbued into the Sandra Oh character which did indeed make you laugh. The subplots were what made this film tick, and the actors were all superb. So I guess it's a matter of who likes what. Guess I'm an islander.

4 months ago

Then you certainly wouldn't like Marion Bridge--another Nova Scotia film; nor The Shipping News set in Newfoundland. I'm curious as to what films do appeal to you? I gave this 5 stars.

5 months ago

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This is the second time I've watched this film. It is a great blend of comedy and sadness. I grew up in a small town and can relate to the bigotry. Funny how so many of these people who judge are from a Christian background. We should accept all people whatever their sexual preference or color of skin. I thought the ending suited this film. I highly recommend anyone who likes quirky comedies to check it out. Great soundtrack too!

6 months ago

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An intimate and realistic look at a slice of life in a small town where everybody knows everything about everybody or soon will. Very well done.

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