‘Wildwood’: Our review

Aleteia reviewer David Ives describes the opening of the film Wildwood as a 12-year-old boy jumping to his death from a balcony. The film later reveals the boy to be a mechanical recreation of a deceased son, though the mother's grief remains a central element.

The review notes that the film's content may cause confusion regarding its target audience. Ives recounts an instance where an audience member questioned if the film was intended for children following the initial scene. The narrative also follows the McKeel family, specifically a 13-year-old girl named Pru who is tasked with caring for her one-year-old brother.