Woody Allen

Wonder Wheel

6.2

4.6

On Coney Island in the 1950s, a lifeguard tells the story of a middle-aged carousel operator and his beleaguered wife.

Director: Woody Allen
Main Cast: Justin Timberlake, Kate Winslet, Jim Belushi, Juno Temple
Cinematography: Vittorio Storaro
Screenplay: Woody Allen

Produktionsår: 2017

Cinema Premiere: March 9, 2018

Reviews by critics from other countries

Foreign Reviews

10 foreign reviews of Wonder Wheel (2017)

1. Moviezine

8 / 10

Translated from swedish: Woody Allen's latest delivers romantic intrigue in 1950s Coney Island, where a mother and stepdaughter compete for the same man... Well, say what you will about that, the film is made in true Woody Allen fashion with frayed nerves, dangerous mobsters, Brooklyn slang and plenty of great laughs! Kate Winslet absolutely shines in this dark comedy!
- Annika Andersson
Swedish: moviezine.se »
2. Filmeye

8 / 10

Translated from swedish: Everyone wants to love and be loved, which of course isn't easy. As in a Greek drama, Ananke, the goddess of fate, must also be on your side for everything to work out.
- Eva Sarman
Swedish: filmeye.se »
3. Sveriges Radio

8 / 10

Translated from swedish: Woody Allen's new film is a bit like diving headfirst into the toy box and looking at those fun building blocks that Woody always plays with. A love triangle check, a voluptuous and slightly scatterbrained blonde on the slide check, mafia romance check, forbidden love and secret meetings check.
- Nina Asarnoj
Swedish: sverigesradio.se »
4. Filmtopp

8 / 10

Translated from swedish: An affair, a premature marriage, or an unfinished phone call are three situations that are essential to the characters. The film's melancholic tone is enhanced by the cinematography and lighting, which are absolutely top-notch. In my opinion, Woody Allen hasn't lost his spark.
- August Klittmar
Swedish: filmtopp.se »
5. Kulturbloggen

8 / 10

Translated from swedish: This film affects me deeply, I can't shake it off afterwards. It's heartbreaking to see how people settle for lousy marriages because they're so terrified of being alone, and it's a powerful portrayal of people's ability to deceive themselves.
- Rosemari Södergren
Swedish: kulturbloggen.com »
6. Sveriges Radio

8 / 10

Translated from swedish: In Woody Allen's latest film, "Wonder Wheel", you'll find the timing, the craftsmanship, and those brilliant lines. Plus, Kate Winslet is in top form in one of the lead roles.
- Björn Jansson
Swedish: sverigesradio.se »
7. Dagens Nyheter

6 / 10

Translated from swedish: Kate Winslet's Ginny is probably worth watching for most people. But as a whole, "Wonder Wheel" requires a strong interest in vintage entertainment, and in vintage Allen.
- Mårten Blomkvist
Swedish: dn.se »
8. Sydsvenskan

6 / 10

Translated from swedish: Kate Winslet spins the wheel of fortune
- Mattias Oscarsson
Swedish: sydsvenskan.se »
9. Nöjesguiden

4 / 10

Translated from swedish: It's an endless repetition of long neurotic rants that ask a thousand questions, weigh pros and cons, but never reach any conclusions. What it's all about, I haven't got a clue. Today I just wasn't in the mood - I'm mostly fed up with the guy. Doesn't he ever get tired of himself?
- Julia Forssell
Swedish: ng.se »
10. Svenska Dagbladet

4 / 10

Translated from swedish: "Wonder Wheel" is like a chatty, lifeless puppet show where the characters resemble flat cardboard cutouts, each one more ridiculous and pathetic than the last.
- Jan Söderqvist
Swedish: svd.se »