Review: Kindness is the takeaway in the Holocaust-era-set ‘White Bird: A Wonder Story’
In a sequel that's thematically related to 2017's 'Wonder,' the values of empathy and bravery are translated to a tale of a Jewish girl in Nazi-occupied France.
‘White Bird’ stars Helen Mirren as a Holocaust survivor who teaches her grandson about kindness
Directed by Marc Forster, the German-Swiss filmmaker behind “A Man Called Otto,” “Finding Neverland” and “Cristopher Robin,” “White Bird” opens in theaters on Friday. It was previously slated for release in 2022 and late 2023 but was delayed because of changes at its production and distribution companies and the SAG strike last year.
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‘White Bird’ Review: Helen Mirren’s Sentimental Holocaust Story
The actress plays a grandmother recalling how she survived in Vichy France in this film directed by Marc Forster.
‘White Bird’ Review: Helen Mirren And Superb Young Cast Help Make This Exceptional And Timely WWII Holocaust Teen Story A Must-See
A review of 'White Bird' which is from the author of 'Wonder' and promotes the idea of kindness even in the darkest of times. Helen Mirren & Cast great.
‘White Bird’ Review: Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson in an Overly Mushy ‘Wonder’ Sequel
Marc Forster directs the R.J. Palacio adaptation about a former bully learning lessons in kindness and moral courage from his grandmother's tales of growing up in Nazi-occupied France.
‘White Bird' Review: The ‘Wonder' Cinematic Universe Expands with a World War II Teen Romance
T he past decade has seen the release of countless films transparently designed to launch a cinematic universe. From superhero movies littered with crumbs of parallel I.P. at the
Helen Mirren tells a story of evil and hope during WWII in ‘White Bird’
This is a very finely made movie that seemed to have just gotten caught in a sort of release limbo that’s only partially related to the strikes.
White Bird movie review: This Helen Mirren film is noble, but contrived
Ariella Glaser, Orlando Schwerdt, Bryce Gheisar, Gillian Anderson, Helen Mirren, Jo Stone-Fewings, Patsy Ferran, Stuart McQuarrie Director: Marc Forster Rating: 2.5/5 Runtime: 120 min A fairly moving tale about kindness during Nazi brutality,
Review: Helen Mirren tells story of evil, hope during WWII in ‘White Bird’
This, too, is perfectly suited to that audience -- a story within a story with all the drama of war and young romance wrapped up in it. Helen Mirren is said Grandmère, or Sara Blum, a famous artist who opens up to young Julian (Bryce Gheisar) one evening over dinner about what she went through during the war.
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Director Marc Forster and Producer Renee Wolfe Talk 'White Bird'
Moviefone speaks with director Marc Forster and producer Renee Wolfe about 'White Bird'. I read the screenplay, and I started ...
Power of kindness, lest we forget
Marc Forster’s previous film ‘Wonder’ becomes the framing device for this story. Bryce Gheisar, who had a role in the film, ...
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The Screening Room | 'White Bird' familiar but effective
I was lamenting to a colleague the other day about the need to continually make films espousing the virtues of kindness. No ...
‘White Bird’ fails to take flight
This follow-up to ‘Wonder’ finds that film’s bully learning about kindness from his grandmother (Helen Mirren), who survived ...
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Movie review: Timeless message, young leads power 'White Bird'
In 2017, the film “Wonder” was a surprise critical and commercial hit for Lionsgate. Adapted from a children’s novel by R.J.
White Bird A Wonder Story Review: Marc Forster’s Directorial Is A Soaring Flight Of Kindness And Courage
Marc Forster Cast: Ariella Glaser, Orlando Schwerdt, Bryce Gheisar, Gillian Anderson, Helen Mirren, Jo-Stone Fewings Where: ...
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This Movie Will Give You Hope, Director Promises
Marc Forster, the director of the new movie WHITE BIRD, discussed his heart for the project and explained why he believes it is ...