Wonder Wheel (2017)

Introduction and Storyline
The 2017 drama movie "Wonder Wheel", directed and composed by Woody Allen, is set in the backdrop of 1950s Coney Island, Brooklyn. The title describes an actual Ferris wheel at Coney Island. The motion picture showcases the turbulent lives of the characters using vibrant visuals and extreme efficiencies.

Characters and Performances
The film focuses mainly on 4 primary characters: Ginny (Kate Winslet), Humpty (Jim Belushi), Carolina (Juno Temple), and Mickey (Justin Timberlake). Ginny is a former starlet now working as a waitress; Humpty, her hubby, is a carousel operator, and Carolina is Humpty's estranged child from his previous marriage. Mickey is a lifeguard and aspiring playwright who officiates the narrative like a Greek chorus.

Plot Development
Ginny leads a dissatisfied life with her rough-edged husband Humpty and pyromaniac kid from a previous relationship. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she starts an affair with Mickey.

On the other hand, Humpty's life tilts when his estranged child Carolina appears, on the run from her mobster other half and gangsters. This abrupt look forces Humpty to fix up with his paternal impulses. Humpty and Ginny reluctantly shelter Carolina, leading to a series of further intricacies.

Character Relationships
Whilst handling their intrapersonal problems, the film takes another twist with a complicated love triangle. Mickey ends up being unwittingly included with both Ginny and Carolina, creating dispute within the otherwise tedious, caught lives. Winslet's character has problem with jealousy, self-doubt, and desperation, as Humpty becomes understanding and protective towards Carolina. Ginny views this as a threat, while Carolina remains oblivious to Ginny and Mickey's affair.

Climax and Conclusion
As stress rise, Ginny's insecurity propels her to make a drastic move that dramatically alters their lives. In an attempt to snag Mickey for herself, Ginny suggestions off the gangsters about Carolina's hideout, leading to a tragic ending. The audience is left facing each character's death; Ginny's psychological disintegration, Humpty's terrible loss, Carolina's ill fate, and Mickey's disturbed peace.

Last Remarks
"Wonder Wheel" is a carousel of feelings, representing each character's fight versus their devils. The efficiencies are commendable, particularly Winslet's portrayal of a terrible heroine. The movie concludes on a cynical note, highlighting the severe realities of life, love, and trust, encapsulated by the metaphor of the Coney Island's chaotic yet mesmerizing Wonder Wheel.

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