Wonder Park

Story: When June Bailey, a young girl realises that the amusement park she imagined as a child has come to life, she embarks on an adventurous journey to save it from destruction.

Review: What happens when you realise that your imagination has come to life? You take a step back and go along for the ride, of course! This animated adventure follows the journey of an adventurous young girl called June Bailey (voiced by Brianna Denski), whose childhood is spent in creating a mini amusement park called Wonderland in her house with unique rides and interesting characters. Encouraged by her mother (voiced by Jennifer Garner), June spends hours creating a delightful theme park. Soon, tragedy strikes the family and June suppresses her vivid sense of imagination, bidding adieu to her much-loved park as she battles depression. As time passes, she tries to forget about it, only to find herself being pulled back into her past.
What follows is an incredulous discovery of all her beloved rides and characters now brought to life. As she realises that the park needs her as much as she needs it, the audience is introduced to the park’s various characters — Boomer (voiced by Ken Hudson Campbell), Greta (voiced by Mila Kunis), Peanut (voiced by Norbert Leo Butz) and several others. June quickly realises that her happiness is short-lived as her cherished Wonderland is about to be destroyed by the Chimpanzombies. On a mission to save it, she embarks on a rollercoaster journey along with other park inmates that is full of mishaps, laughter and adventure.
The length is crisp and the animation interesting while the heart-warming story is sure to engage children, the film’s primary audience. There are plenty of scenes that will bring a smile to your face as you find yourself drawn towards the magical amusement park and its comical characters. June’s relationship with her mother and father (voiced by Matthew Broderick) is also executed well.
The message by the makers is quite clear — that no matter how wild your imagination is, don’t give up on it because you never know where it may lead you. The film also addresses the sensitive topic of depression in youngsters in a simple manner and how they should deal with circumstances. With summer holidays on the anvil, this is an ideal watch for kids. And who knows, you might just enjoy the ride as well.