‘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.
Helen Mirren tells a story of evil and hope during WWII in ‘White Bird’
It’s never a bad time for stories celebrating acts of kindness, but the current news cycle makes it ever so more appreciated. In the new film “White Bird,” in theaters Friday, the act is quite
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' Review: Helen Mirren And Superb Young Cast Help Make This Exceptional And Timely WWII Holocaust Teen Story A Must-See
White Bird, the Marc Forster-directed film adaptation of author R. J. Palacio’s sequel/prequel to his worldwide hit book and 2017 movie Wonder, has taken a long and circuitous route to finally getting a North American release.
‘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.
Movie Review: ‘White Bird’ with Helen Mirren
Now the creative companion film based on Palacio’s acclaimed graphic novel of the same name, “White Bird,” directed by Marc Forster (A Man Called Otto,
'White Bird' works as both 'Wonder' sequel and inspiring coming-of-age story
In “Wonder,” a boy named Julian, played by Bryce Gheisar, relentlessly bullies 10-year-old Augie (Tremblay), who has a rare facial deformity, and is eventually suspended. Julian’s horrendous mother says he won’t return to this school. By this time, Julian has come to realize the impact of his actions, and he’s beginning to feel true remorse.
Mirren tells story of evil, hope during WWII in ‘White Bird’
It’s never a bad time for stories celebrating acts of kindness, but the current news cycle makes it ever so more appreciated. In the new film “White Bird,” in theaters
‘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.
Review: Helen Mirren tells a story of evil and hope during WWII in ‘White Bird’
It’s never a bad time for stories celebrating acts of kindness, but the current news cycle makes it ever so more appreciated. In the new film “White Bird,” the act is quite significant: A family in Nazi-occupied France shelters a young Jewish girl,
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,
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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’ fails to take flight
This follow-up to ‘Wonder’ finds that film’s bully learning about kindness from his grandmother (Helen Mirren), who survived ...
‘White Bird’ Review: After ‘Wonder,’ a Bully Moves On
A boy starts a new school and gets a history lesson from his grandmother, played by Helen Mirren.
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Sequel to ‘Wonder’ picks up story against Nazi backdrop
In 2017, the film "Wonder" was a surprise critical and commercial hit for Lionsgate. Adapted from a children's novel by R.J.