I was particularly impressed by Tobey Maguire, who with this performance, shows that he can act with the best of them. Robert Downey Jr., as Douglas perverted editor, was a great foil and like most of the cast, a real treat to watch. Good movies are those which once the credits roll, stay in your head and dwell in your mind. This, ladies and gentlemen, is one of those films. Featuring a kick ass ensemble cast and a quirky story which blew me away from the start, go see this great little movie.
Most scenes are vividly realistic, with a beautiful range of cold colors and tones.
The surround speakers only really kick in during some atmosphere effects such as heavy downpours or background noise. The sound is adequate, seeing as how the movie is pretty much driven by its dialogue but nothing really to write home about. I was really struck by director Curtis Hanson and his love for movies and more importantly a good story as he professes his affection for the twisted tale that is Wonder Boys. On a side note, If you haven t seen the movie yet, don t watch this beforehand as it ll completely ruin it for you. Using seven short 1 minute clips, you can see the real life locations which were featured in the movie.