Daniel Clowes graphic novel comes to life by director Craig Johnson
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Woody Harrelson plays Wilson, who is a middle-aged man that really doesn’t have any filters. He speaks his mind freely without thinking of repercussions. He doesn’t seem to do it to be mean. He’s more lonely and a little awkwardly social. Wilson discovers that he a child from his estranged wife (Laura Dern). So he goes on a quest to reunite with his family. The problem is, his wife gave up the daughter for adoption when she was born. Wilson is determined to make this a family.
Harrelson does a great job playing Wilson. In the book, the character is more sad and a little angry, while Harrelson plays him with a little more humor. But Harrelson really does a great job.
The problem I had is the book is made up of strips that as you read them, go together into a story. I feel like director Craig Johnson tried to hard to piece these all together and there some points in the film where it didn’t work. But despite this, overall there is a narrative there that tells the story of Wilson.
The film is definitely more on the side of a black comedy but really liked it. It was Harrelson’s performance that really makes the film.
Extras on the Blu-ray include:
• 15 Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes
• 3 Promotional Featurettes
• Gallery
• Trailers (Red Band Trailer, Theatrical Trailer)
Wilson will be available on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD June 30