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Wilby Wonderful

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Wilby Wonderful (2004)

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Reviews Counted: 7

Fresh: 5

Rotten:2

Average Rating: 6.3/10

Rated: Not Rated

Runtime: 1 hr 39 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Even though Wilby is just a short ferry-ride from the mainland, its residents rarely leave the comforts of their beloved home. While peaceful and tranquil on the outside, Wilby is filled with... Even though Wilby is just a short ferry-ride from the mainland, its residents rarely leave the comforts of their beloved home. While peaceful and tranquil on the outside, Wilby is filled with eccentric characters and more drama than most towns twice its size. Filled with well-written dialogue, WILBY WONDERFUL explores what happens to several individuals when a series of less-than-innocent secrets threaten to reveal themsleves and unravel the tight-knit community. [More]

Starring: Sandra Oh, Maury Chaykin, Paul Gross, Rebecca Jenkins

Starring: Sandra Oh, Maury Chaykin, Paul Gross, Rebecca Jenkins, Callum Keith Rennie, Daniel MacIvor

Director: Daniel MacIvor

Director: Daniel MacIvor

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Dennis Harvey
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A fine ensemble cast and a low-key approach that's both charming and a little dull.

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04/23/05
Shlomo Schwartzberg
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Despite its hipster-coffeehouse soundtrack, foul mouth, randy characters, and violent patches, Wilby is wholesome and ultimately remarkable for its optimism.

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03/18/05
Wesley Morris
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About as Canadian as Canadian movies get. And no, that's not a good thing.

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10/19/04
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Mediocre.

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10/08/04
Peter Howell
Toronto Star
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Wilby Wonderful is pleasant enough storytelling with a handful of truly brilliant scenes.

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10/08/04
Liz Braun
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Wilby Wonderful tries to be audience-friendly without pandering.

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Liam Lacey
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Writer/director Daniel MacIvor does a wonderful job of establishing this small town...

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