To Know Before You Go:
Movie: Wonder Park
Rating: PG
Age Suggestion: 5+
Running Time: 1 hr 30 min
Release Date: March 14th, 2019
Stars: 3 1/2 out of 5
Themes: Dealing with sadness and loss, imagination and problem solving, family, hope
Trigger Warnings: Parental illness/ leaving, mild animated intense scenes
Quick Summary: A sweet movie, far deeper and more entertaining than the previews suggest. June, a wonderful girl full of imagination, discovers an incredible amusement park called Wonderland hidden in the woods, however the park is in disarray, due to the darkness. June soon finds out the park is from her imagination and she’s the only one who can fix it. So, she bands together with the animals to bring back the wonder in Wonderland.
Discussion Questions:
1) When the darkness came, some of the animals started to not get along. Have you ever argued or gotten upset with your friends when something bad or scary happened?
2) when June’s mom got sick, she was very sad and worried. Have you ever been sad or worried about someone?
3) what was your favorite character? Who are you most like?
4) What was your favorite ride? If you could make any ride, what would you make?
5) June’s mom encouraged her to dream big. What is your biggest dream?
Reviews:
Thoughts from the Ranger and Princess
-Wonder Park is a super cute movie that is a fun watch for the whole family. The story was full of great themes and beautiful, creative images. You learn to love all of the characters and it is such a joy to go on this journey with them!
-It is so important for kids to have imagination. We loved the fact that June was encouraged to have and explore her imagination, but to always stay safe while exploring it, and that having an imagination is never wrong!
– We really liked the idea that sometimes, when bad things happen, sadness stays with you, but that sadness makes you realize how beautiful and light the rest of the world can be!
– June has so much fun with her parents and we really enjoyed the fact that she had such a strong bond with them! The fact that this movie encourages friendship with your parents is really awesome! It depicted a beautiful family full of joy, even though they weren’t perfect and were all different!
-We really loved the beautiful idea that you are the wonder in this world!
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