The Wheel
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Synopsis
Albee and Walker, a couple on the verge of divorce. Albee wants out, while Walker wants to make it work, no matter the damage. A weekend in the mountains to work through a book that might save their relationship via total, brutal honesty.
Cast
- Sean Crampton
- Molly Gilula
- Taylor Gray
- Nelson Lee
- Bethany Anne Lind
- Amber Midthunder
- Carly Nykanen
- Kevin Pasdon
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- Sep 17, 2021
The Wheel doesn't have anything really new to say about relationships or marriage but it does have some insight on the subject and features fine performances all around. Amber Midthunder continues to show how talented of an actress she is and has strong chemistry with…
Connor CareySep 13, 2021I clearly thought this was way better than most think… I think the performances were surprisingly great and I think visually it was fantastic as well. I wish the direction took more risks, as it felt like Mr. Pink had a lot of great ideas, but didn’t execute them as well…
noahSep 13, 2021wishing he didn’t get back on the wheel
bagel bites - Sep 19, 2021
Was not expecting to cry as much as I did with this one. And it’s wild to believe that the same man who did the Hot Tub Time Machine films helmed this one. Raw, emotional performances from Midthunder and Gray are what drive the film; they help sell the story of a marriage…
Collier JenningsJul 26, 2022I didn't have 'prickly relationship drama from the director of Hot Tub Time Machine' on my 2022 bingo card. But this is what it is: a smaller movie about two people who probably shouldn't be together who meet another two people who probably shouldn't be together. And in one…
Philbert DySep 13, 2021Makes you feel like every relationship you've ever been in was the epitome of healthy and loving.
Amreen - Sep 17, 2021
“Did I not tell you that there’s no service or wifi here?” Grounds for divorce
JessiSep 17, 2021insufferable lot they were
ConnorSep 17, 2021TIFF’21 A short and sweet indie rom-com that packs a surprising emotional punch, THE WHEEL succeeds on the back of its witty screenplay and likeable lead performances. Its characters are a little-one note and even at 83 minutes the story feels a bit drawn-out, but these…
Ethan Beard
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Metacritic
Jul 22, 2022
For all its formulaic faults, The Wheel is unusually astute about the ways some couples avoid the hard truths about each other because they’re afraid of ripping their whole lives apart.
Noel Murray
Los Angeles Times
Sep 20, 2021
With compelling performances from leads Amber Midthunder and Taylor Gray, it’s impossible not to be invested in where they end up.
Amil Niazi
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
Sep 18, 2021
It’s messy and overly convoluted, but the ends do mostly justify the means.
Jared Mobarak
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