| Next Stop Wonderland Review |
| by Matt Williams |
| Next Stop Wonderland is a nice little independent gem hidden in the
post-Summer, pre-Fall film wasteland. A quirky and enjoyable romantic
comedy, the film provides refreshing characterizations and plenty of
humor. more |
| Next Stop Wonderland Review |
| by Susan Granger |
| Independent film-maker Brad Anderson's whimsical, low-budget
romance was a big hit at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival. Hope Davis
is a 30ish Boston nurse who has just been dumped by her political
activist boy-friend, a Marxist, who, heartlessly,...more |
| Next Stop Wonderland Review |
| by Marty Mapes |
| The movie opens on a woman getting dumped by her activist boyfriend. The
grainy look of the film, the traditional camera angles, and the youthful
political ranting make it look like a cheaply made student film. more |
| Next Stop Wonderland Review |
| by Joe Barlow |
| One of the biggest delights of Brad Anderson's "Next Stop
Wonderland" is the simple fact that our heroine, Erin Castleton (Hope
Davis), understands the absurdity of what's happening to her. Beautiful,
intelligent, yet sadly cynical, Erin refuses...more |
| Next Stop Wonderland Review |
| by Michael Dequina |
| A fresh location, likable lead actors, a cute concept. The destination of
the romantic comedy _Next_Stop_Wonderland_ would appear to be moviegoers'
hearts. But as charming as the film often is, something crucial feels
missing on this journey. more |
| Next Stop Wonderland Review |
| by Scott Renshaw |
| NEXT STOP WONDERLAND
(Miramax)
Starring: Hope Davis, Alan Gelfant, Cara Buono, Jose Zuniga, Holland
Taylor.
Screenplay: Brad Anderson and Lyn Vaus.
Producer: Mitchell B. Robbins.
Director: Brad Anderson.
MPAA Rating: R (profanity, adult...more |
| Next Stop Wonderland Review |
| by Joy Wyse |
| This is one of those titles, like Good Will Hunting, that I have trouble
remembering. Is it just a coincidence that both films are set in the
Boston area? When you realize that Wonderland is one of the stops on the
transit line, it makes sense. more |
| Next Stop Wonderland Review |
| by Steve Rhodes |
| "Frisky, cultured, and carefree professional," reads Erin
Castleton's ad in the personals section of the newspaper. She is
actually nothing of the kind - her pushy mother put in the ad for her
without asking. That's probably okay since the men...more |
| Next Stop Wonderland Review |
| by Nick Amado |
| There are some truly funny lines in Next Stop Wonderland that are caught
up in a battle with forced, trendy screenwriting. It is hard to tell
which comes out on top, and it only manages to provide some likable
characters in an all-too-familiar situation....more |
| Next Stop Wonderland Review |
| by Nick Amado |
| There are some truly funny lines in Next Stop Wonderland that are
caught up in a battle with forced, trendy screenwriting. It is hard to
tell which comes out on top, and it only manages to provide some
likable characters in an all-too-familiar situation....more |
| Next Stop Wonderland Review |
| by Harvey S. Karten |
| Reviewed by Harvey Karten, Ph.D.
Miramax
Director: Brad Anderson
Writer: Brad Anderson & Lyn Vaus
Cast: Hope Davis, Alan Gelfant, Victor Argo, H. Jon
Benjamin, CAra Buono, Larry Gilliard Jr., Philip Seymour
Hoffman, Jason Lewis, Roger Rees more |
