Wilson

  • 2017


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48 % Rotten
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 52
Negative reviews 22
Average Rating 2.8/5
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3.2
No amount of vulgarity can disguise the gently charitable redemption arc his screenplay follows; like any number of American indies anchored by ostens .. Av Club
3.5
The humor is edgier and snarkier than other comedies, but never quite to the point of being off putting. Den Of Geek
1.5
The result is an irritatingly inconsistent creation, whose transition from mean spirited misfit to hesitant idealist doesnt quite pass muster. Indie Wire
3.2
Craig Johnsons adaptation of the smarmy graphic novel doesnt quite capture its appeal, but Harrelson has fun playing a deeply unlikable character. Indie Wire
4.0
Dern gives a marvellous performance walking this tightrope of a character. We Got This Covered
2.0
Harrelson is mostly game, channeling a more abrasive version of Harvey Pekar, but time and again, the film pulls its punches or becomes bogged down in .. Austin Chronicle
3.0
The films bouts of slapstick and sentiment sit slightly oddly with its downbeat tone, but if Wilson isnt entirely consistent as a character, Harrelson .. Time Out
1.5
While I dont have a problem with people cursing in films (or cursing in general), it feels like a crutch in Wilson. Collider
0.5
Since Johnson isnt really concerned with the emotional reality of his situations, it leaves Wilson free to just be quirky and stretch for laughs its n .. Collider
4.5
I wish the movie had more of a tragic undercurrent the tone is wobbly. Vulture
1.5
Is it a dark comedy for those edgy dads out there fed up with technology.Or is it a heartwarming indie about how even oddballs stuck in the good ol da .. Paste Magazine
3.1
Just in case you are wondering, Wilson is not a sequel to Cast Away..However, those who are white male jerk averse, especially since there seems to be .. Rogerebert
3.0
Sideways director Alexander Payne, with Clowes writing the screenplay, originally optioned the book. IGN
3.0
A simpler actress might play the joy or the heartbreak, but Dern gives us the whole cornucopia of confusing, conflicting feelings mostly without dialo .. E Film Critic
1.5
We dont have enough time (or reason) to like any of the characters present. The Young Folks
2.5
The story is just as uneven as the lead character.At first, it starts out as a bizarre character study but quickly turns into a sentimental fluff piec .. The Young Folks
3.0
This unduly disturbs its rhythm and momentum, and means youre never fully entranced, or take it that seriously as a film. Cinema Blend
3.5
Watching Wilson can feel like turning the pages of a Clowes comic book. Ny Daily News
2.5
2 out of 4 stars Title Wilson Written by Daniel Clowes Directed by Craig Johnson Starring Woody Harrelson, Laura Dern and Judy Greer Classification 14 .. The Globe And Mail
2.5
Viewers may not be as forgiving.The script gives Wilson the definitive last word on everything, and it grates. Philly
2.5
This time around, whatever magic might have existed on the printed page evaporates in a meandering, tone deaf tale that trades in blunt eccentricity u .. One Guys Opinion
1.0
Why is this bearded, bespectacled man in Dockers and short sleeve oxford shirts so angry Village Voice
2.2
Bringing that specific tone to the big screen proves too difficult for Clowes, with cinematic construction and emotional throughlines demanding more c .. Blu Ray
2.0
Adapted from the graphic novel by noted misanthrope Daniel Clowes, this bummer comedy stars Woody Harrelson as the title character, a middle aged laya .. Chicago Reader
1.9
Wilson is meant to make us feel uncomfortable with and about its title character. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Woody Harrelson plays Wilson, a kooky, middle aged nerd with no social barriers and almost no friends in this semi comedy. The Times
3.0
But theres still some cranky fun along the way, what with Harrelsons slovenly charm and Derns attitude of bedraggled exasperation (both of them show a .. News Review
3.0
Review Our Score by Terry Staunton The word bittersweet is an unavoidable touchstone for this feisty comedy drama that stars Woody Harrelson as the ti .. Radio Times
2.5
Its simply one of those offerings thats just sort of nothing more than present, removed from the oven before its time. Screen It
3.1
Missed opportunities hobble the film as a whole, but Harrelson is in there pitching his best game.That alone is a sight to see. Rolling Stone
4.0
Casting the charming, unassailably likable Harrelson as the quarrelsome lead is either a stroke of genius or a grand mistake of casting. The Wrap
3.2
A few good cameos from David Warshofsky, as a prickly old friend of Wilsons, and Margo Martindale, as a date gone wrong, grace the torpid landscape. B .. Cs Monitor
5.0
But if Wilsons crude creativity results in a mixed bag of comedic moments, it is most certainly never boring. Film Journal
2.0
Despite the mordant humour and the full throttle chaos of Harrelsons performance, we struggle to connect with any emotional truth here. The Guardian
3.5
(MA) 95 minutes Weve all had run ins with someone like Wilson (Woody Harrelson). Smh
2.5
Harrelson is as engaging as the mans personality allows. But Wilson struggles with tone, shifting from monotonously bleak to predictably satirical to .. Npr
4.4
As an agreeable neurotic, Harrelson once again demonstrates why he can play psychos and serial killers in a sympathetic way that makes us feel were in .. Star Tribune
2.8
type Movie genre Comedy release date 03/24/17 runtime 94 minutes performer Woody Harrelson, Laura Dern, Judy Greer director Craig Johnson mpaa R We ga .. Ew
3.0
The problem is that once the life lessons appear, the black humour drains out of the story, and Wilsons final diversion into comforting sentiment drif .. Flim List
4.0
Its vision is peculiar, its characters are individuals, and its ambition is laudable. Film Inquiry
3.0
Gifted a bulldozing comic creation, Woody Harrelsons stomping Grumpzilla performance powers this fitfully funny git com that, after a bracingly acidic .. Empire
2.5
Susan Grangers review of Wilson (Fox Searchlight Pictures) Based on Daniel Clowes 2010 graphic novel, this dark comedy revolves around an eccentric, m .. Susang Ranger
4.0
Its a subtly complex movie, and though the outcome is still a little dark, Wilson is ultimately hopeful. Common Sense Media
2.5
Wilson is often wryly funny, though it too often gives in to glibness. Time
1.9
Craig Johnsons film lurches from poignant melancholy to cartoonish slapstick, unable to settle on a consistent tone. Slant Magazine
1.9
What may have worked on the pages of a book length cartoon comes across as merely cartoonish when enacted by live actors.At least here it does. Washington Post
2.5
The dark, comic poignancy of the book is drowned in garish, self conscious whimsy, and the work of a talented ensemble is squandered on awkward hearts .. The New York Times
2.8
Due to the actors perpetual uncouth likability, he remains engaging through it all, but the same cant be said for Johnsons style. The Film Stage
2.5
The book was the best kind of vinegar.The movie settles for bland, indistinct flavors. Chicago Tribune
2.5
The bigger the events the less organic they seem. The movie is really a character study masquerading as a series of plot devices. Boston Globe
2.8
This is a sunny film about people you probably wouldnt want to hang out with. Reeling Reviews
2.5
The movies best scenes involve this dysfunctional makeshift family, and Harrelson and Dern have strong chemistry as exes whose bitterness fuels passio .. Las Vegas Weekly
2.5
But that irony seems somewhat stale at this point, packing neither pathos nor wit. Hollywood Reporter
2.5
As a showcase for fine performances the film may entertain, and a few scenes provide real opportunity for Harrelson in particular to shine (just look .. Birth Movies Death
0.0
As far as I can see there is no reason to go to see this, just as there was no reason to make it or release it. It is violent, profane, and without an .. Tony Medley
2.5
All the same, Wilson works better in ten minute segments than it does as a complete movie.Individual elements work. Pajiba
3.0
What makes it not entirely satisfying, though, is the sense that youve seen this kind of gruff but wise humor before, and better, and not just in Ghos .. Los Angeles Times
3.8
In Wilson, youre never quite sure where that story will take you, but it sure is a fun ride. Detroit News
2.0
Once you do, though, it strings you along in its pleasant absurdist way. Variety
3.8
Have a minute.Wilson over here would like to give you his opinions on the intrusiveness of the internet, destructive parenting styles, the psychology .. Nj
3.0
While its uneven and slightly disjointed in places, there is much to admire about Wilson when its funny its an absolute blast but its sadly a little s .. Hey U Guys
3.2
This Wilson is sweet and pleasant and occasionally riotously funny. The Play List
2.0
Wilson is so faithful to its source that it wrings all the humanity out of it. Now Toronto
3.0
Harrelsons charms and the excellent supporting cast count for a lot, but in the end you find yourself wondering what the point of the exercise was. Film Ink
2.2
Its nihilism is exhausting.Oddness gets oppressive when a movie goes through more mood swings than its unbalanced heroes. Tamp A Bay
3.0
Plus, its so refreshing to see a film that barely touches the 90 minute mark. Lw Lies
3.0
Its almost instantly forgettable, but its never not engaging as it plays. Abc
3.5
Well, maybe not everybody, but theres a long American tradition of giving it up for the curmudgeons and the cranks, especially when they can make us l .. The Stranger
3.0
Its never helpful when a comedy becomes a bit too smug about its own quirkiness.This movie is wilfully goofy but feels oddly irrelevant, focussing on .. Contact Music
3.8
Harrelson manages to make Wilson just sympathetic enough to make viewers wonder what social calamity hell leap into next. Ar Kansas Online
2.5
1 of 3 View Caption Wilson (Woody Harrelson, right) tells his ex wife Pippi (Laura Dern) that hes found the daughter, Claire (Isabella Amara, in phot .. Sltrib
3.5
But there is also dark fun ahead for those willing to take Wilsons bumpy ride. Straight
2.5
If you think the world is going to hell, youre likely to be in your forties and beyond. Shockya
3.0
In recent years Harrelson has made a habit of making unpleasant characters charming, and he gives Wilson enough charm to sell his rambling speeches as .. Sbs
2.5
Woody Harrelsons curmudgeonly charm fails misanthropic mess Wilson hello A depressed and anti social man (Woody Harrelson) trains to be good dad with .. Daily Herald
2.0
An old man doesnt literally yell at a cloud, but it wouldnt feel out of place.The same is true of a big schmaltzy family hug. Concrete Play Ground
2.5
The movie isnt saying.Its also difficult to buy Derns performance as a recovering addict; just saying the words doesnt make the character so. National Post
3.0
Carried along by a brilliant performance by Woody Harrelson, Wilson is based on the very dark graphic novel by Daniel Clowes. Media Mikes
3.0
The dark humor is consistent and funny if youre into this vein, but the episodic nature of the story makes the viewing experience uneven, particularly .. Columbus Alive
2.5
There are plenty of laughs and fun characters to keep us engaged, but they dont add up to an emotionally satisfying story. Sf Chronicle
3.1
The movie exists in a universe populated by the films of Terry Zwigoff, whose past includes the terrific Clowes adaptation Ghost World, and Alexander .. Am Ny
2.0
It is exactly the movie it wants to be, yet what it wants to be is so fundamentally wrong. Washington City Paper
2.5
But its true.Harrelson, frequently employed though perpetually underrated, continues to mix quirky indies and big blockbusters in an unpredictable way .. Heral
2.5
Johnson refuses to embrace any one tone which is his right only rarely merging tragedy and comedy in successful union.And though kudos go to lead acto .. Film Festival Today
1.0
The brilliant director Alexander Payne was once attached to develop the film years ago but fortunately for him, he is a wise man and escaped its tenta .. Impulse Gamer
2.5
Thats a lot of plot for a movie that doesnt feel as if its going anywhere. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
3.0
Its all seat squirmingly hilarious as director Craig Johnsons large cast of just passing through characters move from courtesy to curiosity to repulsi .. Aarp
3.8
Wilson made me laugh more and harder than a lot of better comedies.Im neither proud nor ashamed of that but thats the bottom line here. Buffalo News
3.5
Craig Johnsons dark comedy is adapted from Daniel Clowes graphic novel, and it keeps some of the authors deadpan tone. Pgh City Paper
3.1
Despite all of that good stuff and despite its admirably non judgy take on the flawed characters, the tone of Wilson is slightly off. Twin Cities
3.8
While that sounds like a punishing put down, it should be appreciated as a world saving badge of honor, worthy of our attention. City Beat
3.1
The film subtly evolves from wacky comedy to heartfelt drama, all the better for us to seek a stronger emotional foothold in Wilson, who is either ver .. M Live
3.5
The movies plot takes some brave and unexpectedly radical turns, and the mood shifts remind one of the philosophy in Japanese architecture that footpa .. All Movie
3.5
That may leave it slightly without the courage of its convictions by the time its over, but thats just as well. Daily Public
3.5
But the movie gets by, and works better than it probably should havewhich for Wilson should count as a major victory. Bk Mag
2.5
Wilson is stuffed with moments that director Craig Johnson (The Skeleton Twins) clearly hopes will be hilarious but which mostly fall flat because of .. Pasadena Weekly
2.0
This is all pleasantly watchable but it keeps the stakes low, and the mood of subdued sentimentality doesnt feel entirely appropriate for the often bl .. Big Issue
3.0
And the film gets stranded somewhere between its comic book origins and its more expansive big screen aspirations. Courier Mail



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