Wonderfalls

2004

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8.3| 0h30m| TV-PG| en
Synopsis

Jaye Tyler, a recent Brown University graduate with a philosophy degree, holds a dead-end job as a sales clerk at a Niagara Falls gift shop. Jaye is the reluctant participant in conversations with various animal figurines — a wax lion, brass monkey, stuffed bear, and mounted fish, among others — which direct her via oblique instructions to help people in need.

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Reviews

Kattiera Nana I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.
Lucybespro It is a performances centric movie
Ginger Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.
Geraldine The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.
juliovangel I saw all these comparisons to a similar show called "Dead like Me" and in my opinion they are spot on. The problem with most of these shows that sell themselves as being "fresh", "underground", "original" with "good dialogue" and "creative" is that they lack back bone for the long run. The writers throw their best ideas in the first episodes and by the time they get to the end of the first/start of the second season, the great twists have already been given away, most of them even early in the series.This show does not deserve this high rating; it obviously follows a pattern that would eventually lead to an early demise.
copperncherrio A show canceled before it's time. Only one season and 13 episodes, FOX did another great up job of canceling yet another descent and unique show (Prematurely canceled FOX shows: Firefly, Undeclared, Arrested Development, Family Guy, etc). Wonderfalls is a story of an ivy league educated girl named Jaye working at shop at Niagara Falls, and one day toys with heads start talking to her in blatant demands and one subtle hints. Her comments, attitude, and overall demeanor are comparable to Daria, Veronica Mars, Juno: the basic modern sarcastic, yet caring girls. It's a story of magical sequence of consequences, similar to that of Pushing Daises but without the brilliant artfulness of costumes or colorful stories… both do have Lee Pace, sigh.Review after finishing the series: Wonderfalls is unique but not inspiring, the people Jaye (main character) ends up helping in each episode are annoyingly creepy and general jerks. It doesn't have the helping feel of Leverage or the The Pretender, since it is a comedic show. But if the universe of talking animal heads are giving you hints, at least help those that really need it. After a few episodes I got annoyed at the simple outline of her misreading the hints that the universe give her. But quite honestly, Leverage and The Pretender … alright most shows have a basic outline. It also doesn't help that I watch shows back to back to back… until I finish the series or at least one season.Despite that little disgruntle with the show, Wonderfalls is a touching comedy of a sarcastic no care, uninspired, family avoiding girl who slowly learns humanity: the value of family and friendship with each adventure of helping people. Overall it's a funny and charming show, that should not of been canceled.
es18 Wonderfalls is/was one of the best comedies ever produced. I was hooked after watching the first episode when it aired. Perfect writing, directing and acting – every episode is a gem. A non-formulaic, quirky and smart sitcom with SO many funny moments! All the cast members are engaging, and play their parts to perfection. It's a shame Fox didn't give this show enough of a chance to find an audience and canceled it about seven or eight years too early. Thankfully, they had the good sense to release the DVD set which is worth every penny. I've already bought two sets: one for me and another as a gift. Too many mediocre shows succeed and not enough good shows like Wonderfalls make it through a season.
horus1775 I'm on a hill in the middle of nowhere in Iraq and one guy from my squad pops in the first episode of the show. At first I thought it was a stupid chick show and I was about to make fun of him. But, then the girl started to hear the wax lion talk to her. I thought it was crazy, yet funny. The show could have been really corny yet it was too clever for that. The dialogue is hilarious, the actors are perfect and the show's delivery is superb. Now, there's other things we can do during our few hours of downtime, like playing xbox or watching paint dry in 115 degree heat. But, I found myself enthralled w/ this show and couldn't stop watching it. I couldn't believe it was canceled. What a mistake. I probably would have watched TV back in the states if I knew this show was still on the air. Unlike some people, I hate reality shows. So, after I watched the entire season and the extras, I bought my own copy of the show from Amazon. I plan to watch it again w/ my wife when I'm home for leave. She's into the Gilmore Girls, 7th Heaven and all that girly crap but this show will be a happy medium btw us. Even though Wonderfalls was suppose to be a TV show, it felt like it was a 9 hour movie...and I loved every minute of it.