'' To the Wonder '' was the final film reviewed by Roger Ebert prior to his death on April 4 , 2013 . His review was published two days later . He awarded it three and a half out of four stars , stating : Several reviewers welcomed the religious themes of the film . Dawn LaValle , writing for '' First Things '' , summarizes : " '' To the Wonder '' startles us into realizing that the world is shot through , positively charged , with divine presence . Whether that presence is fructifying love or slinking destruction stands as an accusing question throughout the film . " Likewise , the Jury which awarded '' To the Wonder '' the SIGNIS Award at the Venice Film Festival , said of the film : " The film ’s rich composition , textured direction , and its use of light bring together elements of divinity and humanity ultimately creating a sacramental experience which reveals God ’s gift of unconditional love . " The film appeared on a few critics ' top ten lists of the best films of 2013
Venice Film Festival
69th Venice International Film Festival
To the Wonder