Review of Dear Wendy (2005) by Emma B — 06 Jun 2007
Stand By Me (with 6 guns, a granny and a girl).
Wow! What a rollicking good film. Jamie Bell gives an outstanding central performance as Dick Dandelion. After stumbling accross a vintage handgun, which he names Wendy, he forms a clandestine gang called 'The Dandies' compiled of other local kids, who also exist on the ouskirts of society. Cue some really well defined, quirky and compelling characterisation from such actors as Chris Owen (from the American Pie trilogy) as the calliper legged Huey another member of Dick's band of pacifist gun lovers. The film simmers away and concludes with an unexpected series of twists worthy of a M.Night Shyamalan movie. What I found most interesting was the exploration of empowerment through gun ownership. But this is more than an 'issue' movie, it is also a touching exploration of adolescent relationships which were reminiscent of those in Stand By Me (1986). All in all this is a highly original, pacy, visceral and offbeat coming of age movie that explores the psychology behind gun culture.
This review of Dear Wendy (2005) was written by Emma B on 06 Jun 2007.
Dear Wendy has generally received mixed reviews.
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