Up the stairs...to the Wonder

When you think that you've seen all the beautiful films that the world has made...think again. There are so many beautiful, gorgeous, outstanding *insert other positive adjectives here* films that can blow your mind, you just have to look for them.

Thank you Professor Marek for showing yet another beautiful film. To the Wonder was filled with so many beautiful and well-crafted images. When listening to my other classmates talk about the film, I was surprised to hear how much that the men didn't like the female characters. They are almost more upset about how Ben Affleck treats his lady friends then the ladies in the classroom. Personally, Ben Affleck is not important in this film. I feel as if you are supposed to relate more to what a relationship is.
Being a woman, I have somewhat felt the things that happen with both women. In life, you are lied to, bad things can happen, you fight, etc. But, all of these experiences are supposed to teach you who you are. This film never showed the growth of the women. Rather, it challenged your inner self and questioned the decisions you have made.
I thought the inclusion of the Spanish priest was interesting. This made the film more diverse (French, English, Spanish) as well as showing some images that make the viewer uncomfortable. Such as, the abandoned houses, the people who live around those houses, etc. The priest himself is asking who he is and where the God he believes is and why he hasn't shown up. This is a question that I have asked myself. Where is God? The whole "seeing is believing" thing is challenged. Something can be real and not be seen. This is where the film challenges the viewer. Do we see that the relationships are the right ones? Do we know who we are?
You must always ask questions to know what you need to know.