The Book of Wonders
By Lisa Azuelos
2023
Drama
1h34
Synopsis
This is the crazy bet of a mother ready to do anything to help her 12-year-old son, Louis, wake up from his coma. After Louis' accident, Thelma decides to do for him the "10 things to do before the end of the world" that he had written in his diary. By listening to these adventures, Louis will see how beautiful life is and that he must come back! By fulfilling a teenager's dreams at the age of forty, Thelma will experience an incredible journey that will take her farther than she ever imagined.
Community Reviews
Audiences found 'La chambre des merveilles' emotionally stirring, largely due to Alexandra Lamy's compelling performance as a mother striving to awaken her comatose son by fulfilling his dream list. While the film's heartfelt narrative resonated with many, some viewers criticized it for its predictability and overly sentimental tone. The blend of hope and personal transformation was praised, yet the film's adherence to conventional storytelling left others wanting more depth and originality.
👍 Alexandra Lamy's performance is deeply moving.
👎 Some may find the plot predictable and overly sentimental.
