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Wilby Wonderful (2004)

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Average Rating: 6.3/10
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The residents of Wilby, Nova Scotia, learn the importance a day can make as scandal weighs heavily on their conscience in the sophomore feature from Canadian playwright-turned-filmmaker Daniel MacIvor. Suicidal Dan Jarvis (James Allodi) is longing to find a reason to live, and as Buddy and Carol Franch's (Paul Gross and Sandra Oh) marriage falls to pieces, single mom Sandra Anderson (Rebecca Jenkins) seeks male companionship to relieve the strain of raising a child alone and unlucky painter Duck

Unrated, 1 hr. 31 min.

Drama, Art House & International, Comedy

Directed By: Daniel MacIvor

In Theaters: Mar 11, 2005 Wide

On DVD: Mar 28, 2006

Cast

Maury Chaykin
Mayor Brent Fisher
Paul Gross
Buddy French
Rebecca Jenkins
Sandra Anderson
Daniel MacIvor
Stan Lastman
Sandra Oh
Carol French
Callum Keith Rennie
Duck MacDonald
Kathryn MacLellan
Deena
Ellen Page
Emily Anderson
James Allodi
Dan Jarvis
Marcella Grimaux
Mackenzie Fisher
Terri Sanderson
Reporter
Chris Saunderson
Photographer
Caleb Langille
Taylor
Patrick Keeler
Stuart
Chett Buchanan
Golfing Businessman #1
Mike Goodfellow
Golfing Businessmam #2
Mary Ellen MacLean
Irene
Ed Cayer
Lotto Man
Devon Chisholm
Jennie
Judith Hasen
Lotto Woman
Rita Howell
Mrs. Corkum
Lauren Ehrenworth
Bartender
Susannah Hoffmann
Elaine Fisher
Deborah Bowels
Neighbour
Lorraine Chapman
Neighbour
Allan Hawco
Radio Announcer
Shannon Perreault
Radio Announcer

Critic Reviews for Wilby Wonderful

All Critics (9) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (6) | Rotten (2) | DVD (1)

Despite its hipster-coffeehouse soundtrack, foul mouth, randy characters, and violent patches, Wilby is wholesome and ultimately remarkable for its optimism.

March 18, 2005 Full Review Source: Boston Globe

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Wesley Morris

Boston Globe

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Mediocre.

October 8, 2004 Full Review Source: Toronto Star

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Peter Howell

Toronto Star

Top Critic

Wilby Wonderful tries to be audience-friendly without pandering.

October 8, 2004 Full Review Source: Globe and Mail

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Liam Lacey

Globe and Mail

Top Critic

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

February 23, 2006 Full Review Source: Shadows on the Wall

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

About as Canadian as Canadian movies get. And no, that's not a good thing.

October 19, 2004 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com

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eFilmCritic.com

Wilby Wonderful is pleasant enough storytelling with a handful of truly brilliant scenes.

October 8, 2004 Full Review Source: Jam! Movies

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Liz Braun

Jam! Movies

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

September 18, 2004 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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David Nusair

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A little too slow and scattered it still has good acting making for a nice piece on life in a small town.

May 8, 2011

jay nixon

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Way too slow,and way too preachy for so little said. The movie was not very focused with several unrelated plots distracting from any real meaning for this well intentioned movie.

January 5, 2011