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 Florence Pugh is perfect in this Sebastian Lelio film about religious obsession and skeptics. The opening sequence of Sebastian Lelio's The Wonder begins on a contemporary film set, the camera panning to reveal the setting of a story in the 19th century Irish Midlands. It is the voice of Niamh Algar that guides us through the context of the land ravaged by the Great Famine. “We are nothing without stories, that is why we invite you to believe in this one”.  He feels quite unnecessary to a degree, as if the filmmaker is deliberately anticipating the impossibility of suspending belief around this story. This story is to be believed, however, as The Wonder, adapted by Emma Donoghue's titular work, rises above its wall-breaking fourth opening to become a richly atmospheric and ultimately rewarding work. Directors: Appie Boudellah, Aram van de Rest Writers: Appie Boudellah, Mustafa Boudellah, Maikel Nijnuis Stars: Sallie Harmsen, Yolanthe Cabau, Louis Talpe The opening cuts straig...