Review of Wendy and Lucy (2008) by G G — 21 Feb 2009
A sparse, quiet drama that follows Wendy (Michelle Williams, fantastic) as she travels from Indiana to Alaska in hopes of finding employment. After her car breaks down in a small Oregon town, Wendy loses her dog and only friend, Lucy, and spends the rest of the movie trying to locate her.
Director Kelly Reichardt frames her actors close-up, and Williams - who was so memorable as the neglected wife of Heath Ledger in "Brokeback Mountain" - is one of Oscar's criminal oversights.
"Wendy and Lucy" may sound slight, but its themes of loneliness and sacrifice are universal and deeply moving.
This review of Wendy and Lucy (2008) was written by G G on 21 Feb 2009.
Wendy and Lucy has generally received positive reviews.
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