Wonderland

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Cast & Crew

Val Kilmer
John Holmes

Kate Bosworth
Dawn Schiller

Lisa Kudrow
Sharon Holmes

Josh Lucas
Ron Launius

Tim Blake Nelson
Billy Deverell

Dylan McDermott
David Lind

Christina Applegate
Susan Launius

Eric Bogosian
Eddie Nash

Carrie Fisher
Sally Hansen

Franky G
Louis Cruz

M.C. Gainey
Bill Ward

Janeane Garofalo
Joy Miller

Ted Levine
Sam Nico

Faizon Love
Greg Diles

Natasha Gregson Wagner
Barbara Richardson

James Cox
Director

Holly Wiersma
Producer

Michael Paseornek
Producer

Tom Ortenberg
Executive Producer

Marc Butan
Executive Producer

Peter Block
Executive Producer

Michael Burns
Executive Producer

Julie Yorn
Executive Producer

Randall Emmett
Executive Producer

George Furla
Executive Producer

Ali Forman
Co-Producer

Scott Putman
Co-Producer

Captain Mauzner
Writer

James Cox
Writer

Todd Samovitz
Writer

D. Loriston Scott
Writer

Jeff McEvoy
Film Editing

Michael Grady
Cinematographer

Franco-Giacomo Carbone
Production Design

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Audience Reviews for Wonderland

• Jun 10, 2012

  The movie is almost as messy as the murders it is about. The script is terrible, especially any lines that are given to the female characters, it is just so awfully written. Lisa Kurow plays her character really well, but no matter how good she is it can not save sincere dialogue such as "remember that time I caught you measuring yourself in the bathroom, what did I tell you!?" and I think Kate Bosworth's character says baby about 30 times in the first 10 minutes. The central performance by Val Kilmer is also flawed, he ain't no Dirk Diggler, he doesn't have the charisma to keep up with the role; but that said, he hasn't much to work with because the script is so bad. On a good note, the narrative, jumpy style is done well, keeping it lively and cocaine fuled til the end, but this itself I found a problem, because the premise is fascinating and by rushing it, you have no sense of proper investigation of the mystery.
  

  Hassan V Super Reviewer
• May 06, 2012

  val kilmer makes for an interesting john holmes but he seems to be acting a lot like jim morrison again. very graphic and heavy handed but the journey and multi view points help to shape what is still to this day a mystery.
  Brendan N Super Reviewer
• Dec 12, 2011

  Wonderland in my opinion is fairly underrated. Based on the true story of John Holmes, a famed porn star. This film is about the Wonderland murders and John Holmes' involvement. I really don't understand why this film has gotten so much flack. I thought it was a very good film with a good cast. I'm not normally one to care for Val Kilmer, but at times he can deliver a good performance. Wonderland in my opinion is his best performance since 1995's Heat. In Wonderland, director James Cox crafts a very good dramatic thriller. The films plot is engaging and the performances of the cast are very good. Wonderland is an engaging drama film and there's plenty to enjoy from such a film. Wonderland is for me, an intense film that shows the downfall of one of the most famed porn actors at the height of his lowest point. This film is very interesting, entertaining and well put together. Director James Cox has made a good drama film. I very much enjoyed the film for what it was, and I think it's much underrated. Sure, the film isn't as strong as Boogie Nights, but it's worth watching nonetheless. If you enjoy a good real life inspired drama film, Wonderland is the film you should see. This film is much better than what most critics have said about the film. Wonderland has its faults, but for the most part, it succeeds at being a very entertaining drama with a good cast to boot. Along with a good story, what's not to like?
  Alex r Super Reviewer
• Nov 29, 2011

  Despite some rough editing (which can make the film a bit incomprehensible at times), Wonderland is a riveting look at the sleazy LA drug underworld. There are so many temptations that famed people endure that it eventually gets to them and their lives just spiral out of control, straight downwards, and Wonderland captures it very realistically. At times, it can even get a little scary. I often found myself lingering on the very edge of my seat. Besides a great story, Wonderland is riddled with good performances from an ensemble cast and good-enough direction from James Cox to make it an entertaining and interesting watch.
  Stephen E Super Reviewer