Mr. Wonderful (1993)
59 %
Reviews Counted: 17 Fresh: 10 Rotten:7 Average Rating: 6/10
Runtime: 1 hr 39 mins
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 doles out so much alimony to his ex-wife Lee (Annabella Sciorra)--a continuing education... [More]
Genre: Comedies
Starring: Matt Dillon, Annabella Sciorra, Mary-Louise Parker, William Hurt, David Barry Gray
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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
Top Critic
Writer/director Minghella's second feature brings ambivalence and a touch of realpolitik to the stuff of candyfloss romance.
06/24/06
Without that yeoman cast effort and Dillon's easy charm, Mr. Wonderful could easily be mistaken for Mr. Potatohead.
05/12/01
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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.
01/01/00
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.
01/01/00
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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.
01/01/00
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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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