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Mr. Wonderful

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Mr. Wonderful (1993)

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Reviews Counted:18

Fresh:10

Rotten:8

Average Rating:5.9/10

Runtime: 1 hr 39 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Con Ed worker Gus (Matt Dillon) hopes to partner with his co-workers and realize his dream of refurbishing his old neighborhood bowling alley. There's only one hitch in Gus's business venture: he... Con Ed worker Gus (Matt Dillon) hopes to partner with his co-workers and realize his dream of refurbishing his old neighborhood bowling alley. There's only one hitch in Gus's business venture: he doles out so much alimony to his ex-wife Lee (Annabella Sciorra)--a continuing education student dating her married English lit professor (William Hurt)--that it keeps him in a financial straitjacket. To relieve himself of the monetary burden and be able to invest in the bowling alley, Gus decides to marry Lee off. First, however, he has the onerous job of finding her "Mr. Right." Gus seeks potential mates for Lee at his job site, at traffic lights and anywhere else he can find them, resulting in a series of hopeless dates for his ex. In the matchmaking process, Gus realizes that Lee's perfect mate is closer than either of them ever suspected. [More]

Starring: Matt Dillon, Annabella Sciorra, Mary-Louise Parker, William Hurt

Starring: Matt Dillon, Annabella Sciorra, Mary-Louise Parker, William Hurt, David Barry Gray

Director: Anthony Minghella

Director: Anthony Minghella
Screenwriter: Vicki Polon

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Full Review Source: Entertainment Weekly | comment Comment
12/01/08
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An enjoyable romantic comedy, one that won't have the dragged along boyfriend running for the hills. It doesn't loose itself in fantasy land, remaining grounded and realistic.

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03/18/08
Angie Errigo
Angie Errigo
Empire Magazine

Rather bland considering its attractive cast.

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03/18/08
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Short on laughs but tinged with a pleasant European flavor.

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03/18/08
Brian Lowry
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Variety
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A thoughtful romantic comedy with a snappy hook.

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03/18/08
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Writer/director Minghella's second feature brings ambivalence and a touch of realpolitik to the stuff of candyfloss romance.

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06/24/06
Derek Adams
Derek Adams
Time Out

A Charming movie with a welcome turn by Dillon

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Clint Morris
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12/23/02
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11/21/02
David Poland
David Poland
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Lightweight romantic piffle.

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07/31/02
Scott Weinberg
Scott Weinberg
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Without that yeoman cast effort and Dillon's easy charm, Mr. Wonderful could easily be mistaken for Mr. Potatohead.

Full Review Source: Rolling Stone | comment Comment
05/12/01
Peter Travers
Peter Travers
Rolling Stone
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Mr. Wonderful starts off with great promise, then gradually runs out of steam, wasting a very talented but woefully underused cast.

Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
01/01/00
Chris Hicks
Chris Hicks
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

Mr. Wonderful doesn't aspire to be anything more than it is, and such a simple, uncomplicated presentation, coupled with likable characters, makes this film a fine example of light, romantic entertainment.

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01/01/00
James Berardinelli
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It's cute, and occasionally fun to watch, but not much more.

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Marc Savlov
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle

One of those films where it's clear to the audience within five minutes what must obviously happen, and clear to the characters only at the end of the story.

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Roger Ebert
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Chicago Sun-Times
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It's gentle and affirming and it caught me on a good day. Kindly check in your cynicism at the door.

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