“Wonder” (** out of four) was a trite adaptation of R.J. Palacio’s best-selling novel about a child (Jacob Tremblay) born with facial abnormalities from Treacher Collins syndrome who has been nurtured and home-schooled by his loving parents (Owen Wilson and Julia Roberts) and goes to middle-school for the first time. Never all that moving or involving, despite the best efforts of a good cast and earnest subject matter. Film is overshadowed by “Mask” which it often resembles. Many people loved this film so obviously it’s a matter of taste. Wilson is more tolerable than usual in a change-of-pace role.

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