"The Wonder Boys" is a much lauded and over-rated film about a pivotal fragment in the life of an aging, eccentric professor of creative writing played by Douglas. A well crafted and heady comedy/drama with more cerebral than visceral humor, the film wanders into blind alleys with off beat co-characters when it could be building a deeper, more meaningful story around its central character for whom were not made to feel much. The result is a failure to connect with the audience on an emotional level; reaching out and shaking hands but missing the hugs and kisses. Not without its moments, "Wonder Boys" is an enjoyable watch even though it misses the mark.
Review of Wonder Boys
