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“Wicker” is the Best Movie Material

Wicker

Wicker is a 2026 absurdist romantic comedy directed by Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, releasing in US theaters on October 23, 2026. It stars Olivia Colman as an ostracized fisherwoman who commissions a basketmaker (Peter Dinklage) to weave a sentient wicker husband (Alexander Skarsgård). – Wikipedia

Score: 9/10
Director / Writer: Alex Huston Fischer, Eleanor Wilson (Adapted from novella by Ursula Wills)
Starring: Olivia Coleman, Alexander Skarsgard, Peter Dinklage, Elizabeth Debicki
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 1hr 45 min
Release: 10/23/2026

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All of these pieces along with the cast seem to have a thing for sincerity and dark whimsy and it all culminates in a film that’s equal parts humorous, horny, cringe-inducing and thought-provoking.

What a Man, What a Man, What a Man!

Wicker Husband, fisherwoman wife
Alexander Skarsgard and Olivia Coleman in Wicker

What does it take to make a great movie? You need a firm, but flexible cast, versatile directing and soft cinematography. Separately these items are great,, but when woven together, they create material that’s durable, long-lasting and aesthetically pleasing. And if the fabric is really resistant to wear and tear, you might end up with a piece that’s sentimental and maybe even romantic. Wicker (2026) is an inventive film that asks viewers to consider the many moving parts of desires and how we obtain them.

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