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The critically acclaimed romantic comedy, Next Stop Wonderland is a lighthearted story about a man and a woman who seem destined to be together… and the hilarious chain of accidents that seem determined to keep them apart! Dumped by her loser boyfriend (Philip Seymour Hoffman – Cold Mountain), Erin (Hope Davies – Arlington Road) thinks that her love life has hit rock bottom. In reality, the all-time low comes when her overbearing mother places an embarrassing ad for her in the “personals” section of the local newspaper! Erin’s disgust turns to curiosity, however, when the calls start pouring in – all 64 of them! As she searches for the right guy in a hilarious series of disastrous dates, a lonely ex-plumber named Alan clumsily searches for his dream job… all the while narrowly missing one chance meeting with Erin after another! Filled with delightfully unexpected surprises – you’re sure to love every minute of this smart and funny adventure into the wildly unpredictable world of dating!
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: The critically acclaimed romantic comedy, Next Stop Wonderland is a lighthearted story about a man and a woman who seem destined to be together... and the hilarious chain of accidents that seem determined to keep them apart! Dumped by her loser boyfriend (Philip Seymour Hoffman - Cold Mountain), Erin (Hope Davies - Arlington Road) thinks that her love life has hit rock bottom. In reality, the all-time low comes when her overbearing mother places an embarrassing ad for her in the "personals" section of the local newspaper! Erin's disgust turns to curiosity, however, when the calls start pouring in - all 64 of them! As she searches for the right guy in a hilarious series of disastrous dates, a lonely ex-plumber named Alan clumsily searches for his dream job... all the while narrowly missing one chance meeting with Erin after another! Filled with delightfully unexpected surprises - you're sure to love every minute of this smart and funny adventure into the wildly unpredictable world of dating! SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Sundance Film Festival, ...Next Stop Wonderland ( Last Train to Wonderland ) ( Next Stop Wonder land )
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5 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By shpadoinkle
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Format:DVD
I love this film. Similar story to Sleepless in Seattle, in that the film focuses on two characters who are obviously meant to be together, and their seperate existances, for most of the film. But this film is far less saccharine, and the characters aren't cliched as in other rom-coms. the female lead isn't some annoying perky blonde. Well, she's blonde, but she's also cynical, and a bit grumpy. She seems like a real person basically. And the male lead is very likeable and charismatic.. The leads are both excellent - you really want them to find each other! It's a low-key film, but in a sweet and glowy way.
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful, wonderful wonderland
27 Oct 2000
By Renaaah
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This movie is an unexpected gem. I have just finished watching it for the 6th time, and I am still in awe of its subtle humour and the empathy with which it depicts all its characters.
The only thing I don't like about this video is its misleading cover. Hope Davis perches coyly atop a subway train, slit skirt revealing plenty of thigh and low-cut top framing lotsa cleavage. A strappy sandal dangles from one foot. But in fact, one of the myriad beauties of this film is that Erin (deftly played by Davis) is not a frisky, flirtatious kind of gal, and never appears in any outfit more revealing than a nubby turtleck and jeans. Erin is a sensitive soul who has been in pain ever since the death of her beloved father, and she masks her true nature with a prickly veneer. She wants to fall in love but fights it every step of the way.
The cover of the video implies yet another dumb, cutesie comedy with another giggly, adorable heroine (you know... the "You've got Mail" variety) But the movie inside is rich, delicate and highly intelligent. Don't let the packaging fool you.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hope Davis: Queen of Wonderland
31 May 2000
By "oscar_freak"
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Do we really need another soppy romantic comedy about thirtysomethings in the big city? Watching NEXT STOP WONDERLAND, the answer is "Yes." As I prepared to be depressed beyond reason by two wonderful people ending up alone (and pleasantly disappointed), I ended up laughing unexpectedly at the humor cropping up in odd places. Alan Gelfant is charming and sympathetic in his hilarious aquarium-heist subplot. Philip Seymour Hoffman (as in every movie he's done) takes a character that could have been a bland stereotype and puts his own indelible stamp on it. H. Jon Benjamin (the slacker, layabout son Ben from the "Dr. Katz" show) is hilarious as one of Erin's loutish blind dates. Holland Taylor brings the frigid high-class sexiness of Judge Roberta Kittleson from "The Practice" and "Ally McBeal" to her role as Erin's mother. Roger Rees is hilarious and sleazy as the biology teacher. It's also refreshing that the movie takes place in Boston and not in New York (memories of YOU'VE GOT MAIL). The main attraction, of course, is Davis, who incarnates Erin better than most actresses could have dreamed of doing. Even though it's not in theatres anymore, this is an outstanding date movie (practically as good as FLIRTING).
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
outstanding in its field
26 Aug 1999
By A Customer
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This movie truly left its mark on me. It shows the tedium and courage it takes to sort through the frogs to get to the prince, and how important it is to be at peace with yourself in order to be able to be with someone else. Hope Davis and Alan Gelfant do such a wonderful job at showing how being alone does not necessarily mean being lonely. Roger Rees plays a small role but shines, as always. When you are feeling lonely and hopeless about love, this movie will renew your faith.
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