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When watching this film i found it clever how they split the film into the perspectives of all the different characters. So you don't just get one view of the story, you see what the other characters think. This film has themes that coincide with our modern world, such as: bullying and being able to accept who you are. And this film is a stand out for me because it shows the bravery of the main character August and how his confidence grows throughout the film, even if there are obstacles. Jacob Tremblay does an amazing job at portraying the young boy, capturing his vulnerability but also making the character into such a funny and sweet personality. Julie Roberts, who plays Auggie’s mum, is representing most mothers in this film. She is showing worry for her son but trying to let him be independent, which is clearly hard for her.

This film was based on the book by R.J Palacio. And when reading the book i found the film captured the brilliantness of the book but in a totally different light. Overall this was a film that was very well executed and told a powerful story.