I think this movie is all about the director getting a shot to prove herself and others this can be done. And I agree and back 100% more women directors. It's sadly one-sided and really, there are many VERY talented women directors who DO need more shots. And in this movie, the director's not very bad, it's well shot and interesting looking throughout. What's wrong with the movie is the bonkers script and terrible acting. I can see where the ideas were for this film, but they were so all-over the place and maybe scenes were cut that made the movie WAY less coherent. Most unfortunate was the fact all four lead women characters were insuperable to relate to, dull, bratty and you could not find yourself rooting for any of them. So we're left with a very short movie with nothing to say or be happy we met new characters.
4 Reviews
You'll wonder, alright...
DebraIonaVogel16 March 2020
Wonder Valley,
I wonder why I didn't just quit watching, instead of waiting for this movie to start. It never does. Maybe it does. It's an abomination.
I wonder how many times the actors heard, "No, no...not enough brooding!"
I wonder how on God's green Earth this movie got made.
I wonder why Amazon suggested it for me. Does it hate me?
It's not art, it's an awful, horrible movie that will leave you feeling like you ate the brown acid and had a very, very bad trip.
I wonder why I didn't just quit watching, instead of waiting for this movie to start. It never does. Maybe it does. It's an abomination.
I wonder how many times the actors heard, "No, no...not enough brooding!"
I wonder how on God's green Earth this movie got made.
I wonder why Amazon suggested it for me. Does it hate me?
It's not art, it's an awful, horrible movie that will leave you feeling like you ate the brown acid and had a very, very bad trip.
Not a wonder (valley)
kosmasp23 August 2022
No pun intended. It is actually more a nightmare valley. But that aside it is also a low budget movie. A movie that you'll either be able to like for what it is or be annoyed by its existence.
That all being said, the movie has four friends that seem to have lost their way - no pun intended. And that are on the edge to say the least. Well shot and overall I'd say not that bad when it comes to acting - again all things considered.
An interesting ending and I reckon only for those who are able to suspend their disbelief and just go with the flow.
That all being said, the movie has four friends that seem to have lost their way - no pun intended. And that are on the edge to say the least. Well shot and overall I'd say not that bad when it comes to acting - again all things considered.
An interesting ending and I reckon only for those who are able to suspend their disbelief and just go with the flow.
Slow Burning Art House Horror
stsinger2 February 2020
"Wonder Valley" is an extremely slow burning art house horror flick. The story involves four women -- Kari, who is sullen an withdrawn for reasons never fully explained, has invited her friends Cloudy and Jessica to go to her late aunt's house in the desert. Cloud brings along Sasha, who is apparently some sort of actress who is losing popularity. There is tension from the beginning between them, especially between Sasha and Kari. The group hike and explore, and they do some form of "natural" halucinogenic drug. Eventually, the relationships start to fall apart and strange and horrible things appear to be happening...
On the good side, the film is lush and well shot. All four actresses do an outstanding job making us feel the characters. The film has much of the "art house" motif, which may or may not be to some people's tastes. Events are unclear and there is definitely not a final denoumant that fully explains what has actually happened. And even though the film was written and directed by women, it's a little disheartening to see that there are some "woman always needs a man" tropes still there -- Kari's issues are hinted at being a breakup with a man, and the big relationship issue that splits the group and leads to the final act's events is definitely over a man.
On the whole, however, I found "Wonder Valley" to be entertaining and a nice change from a lot of the "people go on a trip and bad things happen" pattern. Worth a watch, IMO.
On the good side, the film is lush and well shot. All four actresses do an outstanding job making us feel the characters. The film has much of the "art house" motif, which may or may not be to some people's tastes. Events are unclear and there is definitely not a final denoumant that fully explains what has actually happened. And even though the film was written and directed by women, it's a little disheartening to see that there are some "woman always needs a man" tropes still there -- Kari's issues are hinted at being a breakup with a man, and the big relationship issue that splits the group and leads to the final act's events is definitely over a man.
On the whole, however, I found "Wonder Valley" to be entertaining and a nice change from a lot of the "people go on a trip and bad things happen" pattern. Worth a watch, IMO.
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