White Bird: A Wonder Story has received a near-perfect audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie acts as a prequel and a sequel to Julia Roberts’ 2017 WonderBased on the RJ Palacio novel of the same name, which grossed $315 million at the worldwide box office. White Birds story, based on Palacio’s White Bird Graphic novel, follows Julian Albans (Bryce Geisar) after he is expelled from Becher Prep and as he learns about the experiences his grandmother (Helen Mirren) had as a Jewish girl in Nazi-occupied France.
Per Rotten tomatoes, White Bird Has a 99% audience score Based on more than 250 verified ratings. The critical score is not that high, but it is still fresh, 72%. Critics generally preferred Wonder to White BirdWith the 2017 movie received an 86% critical score. General audiences, on the other hand, are overall better White Birdlike WonderThe audience score only reached 88%. White BirdIts scores may change further as its theatrical run continues.
What this means for White Bird
It became a surprise hit
White Bird was released in several international markets in January 2024 and is now gaining more recognition after its US release. it. Theatrical release. Audience reviews praise White BirdIt’s a genuine emotional story, the valuable lessons it teachesVisually appealing cinematography, and strong leading performances from Ariella Glaser and Orlando Sword. Although it is rated PG-13, the movie is described by many reviews as accessible and important for young teenagers to see.
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Even though White Bird has a connection to the Wonder In the end, this connection isn’t touted as one of the 2024 movie’s greatest strengths. The Wonder Connection is an entry point to the movie, however White Bird is mostly focused on his touching story of World War II And the eternal lessons that Julian and the audience can take away from these experiences. The elements have enabled White Bird To become a surprise audience hit, and positive word of mouth could help it have greater longevity at the domestic box office.
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White Bird’s success goes beyond its Wonder Connection
It is impressive that even without Roberts and others Wonder actors, White Bird resonated well with audiences. Even with his somewhat loose connection to WonderIt’s surprising that the movie didn’t get more attention before its release. That makes it all the more impressive that it is now attracting more attention and An overwhelmingly positive response based more on its own merits As it is a Wonder Prequel and sequel. White Bird Can become even more memorable than Wonder If the positive reception of the new movie continues.
Could there be more wonder movies?
There are other books
White Bird is not the only one Wonder Spinoff book that Palacio wrotewith the others being 365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Brown’s Book of Precepts, We are all wondersAnd Augie and me. 365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Brown’s Book of Precepts Focuses on the perspective of Wonders English teacher, Mr. Brown, who is played by Daveed Diggs in the movie. The book highlights Mr. Brown’s precepts, along with conversations he had with Julian, Augie, Jack Will, Summer, and others. Wonder characters, all of which provide insight into the character’s history after Wonders conclusion.
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We are all wonders is basically an illustrated children’s book adaptation of Wonder. As for Augie and meThe book is told from the perspectives of Julian, Christopher, and Auggie’s new friend, Charlotte, before Auggie’s school year at Beecher Prep begins. Despite the potential source material for new Wonder films, None of the existing books are likely to get film adaptationsEven when taken White Birds success in consideration.
For now, the Wonder The film franchise ended with two distinct stories that have been embraced by audiences despite their considerable differences, with White Bird: A Wonder Story Being a surprising, but meaningful way to expand the original story
The problem with the other books is that they either repeat Wonders story in a different medium or their stories are too small to warrant a full-fledged movie adaptation. another one Wonder Movie would require a more substantial storyWhether it is a direct sequel, or a spinoff in the style of White Bird. For now, the Wonder The film franchise ended with two distinct stories that have been embraced by audiences despite their considerable differences, with White Bird: A Wonder Story Being a surprising, but meaningful way to expand the original story.
Source: Rotten tomatoes