Quirky and amusing with some fine leading performances. In its lighthearted acceptance of sexual relations across the generations its tone might prevent it being made today.

The director has once again managed to make a wonderful movie with good people. I liked it very much.

Tobey Maguire so good in this

Great movie. Has many high and sensitive moments

A beautiful representation of the book, Wonder Boys is supported by an excellent cast and performances by Douglas, McDormand, Downey Jr and Maguire. Probably the best you will get from Holmes, which isn't much - but it's ok.

This is Michael Douglas at his best. playing a role that is far different from the previous characters he has played. The movie reminds me of James Joyce's short story "The Dead" (only it was a comedy) There is a specific scene that incorporates my statement. While James Leer is standing outside of the university's chancellor's home for the English Department's yearly conference for "Writers and wannabes" professor Tripp (Michael Douglas) accosts James in the dark, apparently holding a cap gun: ________________________ Professor Tripp: Cold James? James: It's colder in there. ________________________ Ryan James Carson Tulsa Oklahoma

"Wonder Boys" certainly deserves a lot more love. Curtis Hanson directed the best 'normal' film ever. It's cute, it's interesting, and most of all it's heartwarming. Everyone should see it right away.

"I need an actor to play a strung-out has-been that our main characters lean on for prescription drugs. What's Robert Downey Jr. doing in this glorious year of 2000?" Almost a comic Catcher in the Rye for grown children, with its discussions of maturity, a penchant for literature, and general misadventures; Michael Douglas portrays an author admired for his one book, released years prior, which he has not followed up, preferring instead to put the real world off with an endless, meandering text and the intermittent bowl of weed now and then. However, his tenuous peace coasting on previous success all of a sudden comes crashing down, boiling over into a series of coincidental events that threaten to break apart many of his relationships. The film is populated by a cast of academics and intellectuals, plus a few refreshingly authentic people for context, Wonder Boys is meant to inspire a bit of self-reflection with its frequent 'busy for the sake of being busy' nature and aimless meandering; the plot's wandering design is really well paired with the generally unfocused nature of Douglas's Grady Tripp. There's a bit of bitter self-reflection but also an oddly upbeat, Capra-esque resolution despite all the subplots. It's not a personal favorite, but Tripp's personal journey through the suburbs of Pittsburgh with a cast of recognizable actors is still worthwhile. And yes, RDJ was on parole during the shoot but was by all accounts a consummate professional on set. Right before returning to LA once it was done and immediately violating his parole. It's hard to feel a sense of empathy for a character who gives his final monologue about how he "lost everything" from his glass-encased corner home office, watching his loving wife carry their newborn child into their house. That final scene is all about reorientation and how our protagonist benefited from it, but it's still funny to think about. (3/5)

One of the most wholesome, intelligent film experiences I know. I can watch that one over and over again.

The best movie screenplay ever adapted!

Overall I get the plot, but I think this film could be shorter. Something unnecessary mess. This is really dry film, so maybe I just felt a distance. Lots of people involved in this.

I love this movie so so much. It feels like a warm blanket; makes me all soft and gooey inside. It's also super fun. Michael Douglas is perfection, and everyone else is awesome too. Most movies don't age so well. I often rewatch something I used to really love, only to wonder what I was thinking. But I just rewatched this for the third time after many years, and I still absolutely adore this film. Really, one of the best movies I've ever seen.

This was an alright watch - a little mediocre. It felt like it was lacking in substance and clear plot direction. The performances from Michael Douglas and Tobey Maguire were alright and there were one or two amusing moments but I didn't feel that it amounted to too much at the end of the day and it certainly didn't feel especially memorable. Its an ok watch - nothing more, nothing less. Also I would have been curious to find out what happened relating to a particular plot aspect but the film ends with unanswered questions, which is a bit frustrating too.

Novelist Grady Tripp (Michael Douglas) is having a rough time. His wife has left him. He can't finish his current novel. His girlfriend is pregnant. And that's just the start. Wonder Boys is a story of self-discovery, the characters struggling to find meaning in their seemingly empty lives. It's got a great cast, including Frances McDormand, Katie Holmes, Robert Downey Jr., and Tobey Maguire, among others, some insightful dialogue, and plenty of interesting scenarios that present themselves. Promoted as a comedy, those expecting a ton of laughs will probably be disappointed. It is filled with sly humor stemming from the character's personal dilemmas and is worth the watch for the performances of Maguire and Douglas.

It's absolutely one of my favorite movies; the first movie I recommend to anyone who wants to see something good. Subtle, sweet, and hilarious at the same time, when I watch it I feel that I'm being let in on a really good, elaborate joke - but not in a way that makes other people feel bad - I just feel lucky to have been unexpectedly tickled. The cast is delightful; it's a successful ensemble of charming, unusual character actors who consistently resist any urge to upstage each other. I'm probably one of the only fans who doesn't LOVE the ending, but I can watch this movie over and over again and I never get tired of it.

"The Kominsky Method" has got me thinking about how similar Kominsky is to Douglas' Grady Tripp. This film made a big splash at the Oscars when it arrived, Bob Dylan penning an award winning mumbler for the whole affair, and it immediately went into the forgotten film box as it hasn't really been picked-up by network tv or streaming services for re-runs, which is why it is my favorite film to recommend to film buffs, because they've seen all the snooty ones we all love to quote, but they've forgotten about this humble little film from the turn of the century. Douglas is at his Lebowski-esque prime in this film, and the comparison is out of love, because he really isn't playing Jeff Bridges, and yet we all know what a Lebowski is; this kind of nomadic, problematic-not-problematic, pot smoking, sensei of fools. Douglas plays this up in Kominsky, and it's a part he plays exceedingly well, and in a much different (darker?) way than Bridges.

Curtis Hanson's stepdown, sympathetic direction towards mid-life crises on a darkly comedic route at a therapeutic degree to reflect, with unappealing threads, is truly a buried gem considerably bolstered by its magnificent cast. (B+)

Michael Douglas pulls this role off well. The twists and turns make for a fun couple of entertaining hours. Really good film. Toby McGuire does a credible job as the budding writer. But Douglas "steals the show"!

Nothing too special and it's characters may be too unlikeable for other viewers however they are interesting characters nonetheless and it's fun seeing them get into various kinds of trouble.

Overrated. As rambling as the lost book being written by the main protagonist. Katie Holmes was damn gorgeous at this age. Don't dead dogs ever start to rot? I know it's meant to be whimsical but none of the story was gripping enough to maintain my interest.