Wonderland (2003)
Wonderland explores, in "Rashomon"-like fashion, the brutal multiple murders that took place high atop Wonderland Avenue in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon during the summer of 1981. At first the case seemed to involve only the usual strung-out drug dealers and party hounds, but it quickly became elevated to classic L.A. noir when it was discovered to be connected to the infamous porn king John C. Holmes. (Lions Gate Films)
Cast and Information
Directed By: James Cox
Written By: James Cox, Captain Mauzner
Starring: Val Kilmer, Janeane Garofalo, Tim Blake Nelson, Josh Lucas, Dylan McDermott, Lisa Kudrow, Christina Applegate, Kate Bosworth, Scoot McNairy, Natasha Gregson Wagner, Paris Hilton, Michelle Borth
Genres: Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Crime, Mystery
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Wonderland belongs to 8 collections
1. Drugs (collaborative: moderated by iconogassed - 16 stars)
2. Biographical (collaborative: moderated by iconogassed - 7 stars)
3. Rashomon structure (collaborative: moderated by BeeDub - 4 stars)
4. Coheed's Celluloid Pit (public: Coheed - 1 star)
5. Cliff Martinez (composer) (collaborative: moderated by djross)
6. Cinema Sewer (collaborative: moderated by mattburgess)
7. 2003: Year in Review (public: polanski28)
8. Filmspotting Ratings Project: Week 23 (public: PeaceAnarchy)
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| Sep 30, 2021 |  |
mrarn | 51 61st |
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It is an uncomfortable story that's not told very well, but the acting is convincing, making for a watchable film.
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| Aug 02, 2020 |  |
seals | 3 16th |
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"hey remember BOOGIE NIGHTS?" cast/crew of this movie
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| Dec 20, 2019 | jnydam | 57 32nd |
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a convoluted mess
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| Jan 11, 2017 |  |
dunbar | 70 44th |
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It's not bad, but it just didn't end up that engaging. I remember parts where I faded in and out, the weak characters and story really felt bumped up by some of the actors. A poor mans Boogie Nights.
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| Feb 17, 2014 |  |
joseywales | 60 34th |
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Couple of nice performances but I've seen it all before.
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| Nov 11, 2013 |  |
glumpy_99 | 53 12th |
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Scattershot, disorganised account of material better handled in BOOGIE NIGHTS, nevertheless remains watchable thanks to a terrific cast, and unusual but effective casting choices. McDermott as a scuzzy low-life and Fisher as a repressed religious nut stand out, though Kudrow's heartfelt performance as Holmes' wife deserves a screenplay with more meat to it. An ultimate lack of real insight into these self-destructive characters is the ultimate crippling blow.
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| May 02, 2012 |  |
bradtragick | 100 97th |
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I love this movie! Tells a great story and Kilmer is amazing!
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| Nov 30, 2010 |  |
SlantMag | 15 21st |
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"Save for its basis in historical reality, there is little that is original in the visualizing of Wonderland's underbelly tour of compromised lives." - Joshua Vasquez
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| Sep 21, 2010 |  |
hellboy76 | 65 45th |
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Suffered from lack of development from some of the characters. Still was interesting enough. I can't decide how I feel about Kilmer's performance.
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| Aug 08, 2010 |  |
bookhouseboy | 25 20th |
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#08#, story, (reviews), Kate B, (V Kilmer)
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| Aug 31, 2009 |  |
amerigo | 83 81st |
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A sleek mystery with topnotch acting by Kilmer and McDermott.
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| Apr 10, 2009 |  |
rthornhill | 88 63rd |
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Pretty entertaining and engrossing true story murder tale......
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| Mar 29, 2008 | TheRev | 46 21st |
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Movie wasn't good, but Kilmer's actign was GOOD
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| Feb 23, 2008 |  |
AstralArtist | 80 29th |
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Well done, despite the miscast Val Kilmer as Holmes
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| Sep 17, 2007 | Dustyd | 55 30th |
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well acted, but kinda lifeless
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| Aug 15, 2007 |  |
teknicolor | 60 48th |
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An interesting story, I like the impartial POV. Not sure if I like the lack of exposition (especially regarding Holmes' wife and girlfriend)!
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| Aug 14, 2007 | CornCabre | 85 68th |
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I'll forever be a Val Kilmer mark. Not necessarily required reading, but I have to say I enjoyed it more than Boogie Nights.
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| Aug 14, 2007 | rdwn29905 | 70 53rd |
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much better than you would expect from a later kilmer movie
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| Aug 14, 2007 | spoonerspot | 75 27th |
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A movie about the porn industry and its stars needs more nudity.
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| May 22, 2007 |  |
HP_Buttcraft | 66 35th |
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Excellent soundtrack and wonderful cast but a fairly weak story. Like a K-Mart Blue Light Special of Boogie Nights.
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| May 20, 2007 |  |
dieter | 50 6th |
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a bit boring...
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| Mar 01, 2007 |  |
TheDiceman | 60 62nd |
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Good film.
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| Average Percentile 44.62% from 456 Ratings |  |