Bozeman Magazine

Wonderstruck is the spellbinding retelling of author-illustrator Brian Selznick’s 2011 critically acclaimed fable. This cleverly split tale follows Ben (Oakes Fegley) and Rose (Millicent Simmonds), two deaf children from different eras—one in 1977 and one in 1927—as they embark on an epic quest to New York City, connecting across time as they look for family members and eventually end up at the American Museum of Natural History. Like Hugo (also based on a Selznick novel), this is a family-friendly historical adventure that explores similar themes of family, friendship, and the importance of perseverance, curiosity, art, and science. While adults will be drawn in by the pairing of director Todd Haynes (Carol & Far From Heaven) and his muse, Julianne Moore, kids will relish piecing together the clues of the puzzle-like narrative. Add a magical score and breathtaking production design for two distinct NYC time periods, and Wonderstruck delivers a gorgeously framed holiday film for all ages. “Stars glitter and worlds collide in Todd Haynes's Wonderstruck, a lovely ode to imagination and to the stories that make us who we are,” writes New York Times reviewer Manohle Dargis. Rated PG, the film also stars Michelle Williams and runs 117 minutes. In honor of the non-hearing community that inspires it, Wonderstruck features open-caption subtitles throughout. It's a thoughtful touch for a lovely movie whose message of family, friendship, and tolerance strikes a particular chord these days. Tickets are $9.75/GA; $9.25/Seniors & Students; $5.00/Age 16 and under (plus fees), and are available online at www.thellentheatre.com, or in person at the box office. The Ellen Theatre lobby opens at 6:00 pm for concession and bar; seating begins at 6:30 pm, the show begins at 7:00 pm. Visit www.bozemanfilmsociety.org for more information — “Keep ‘Em Flickering!”