Review of Wendy and Lucy (2008) by Michael H — 15 Feb 2009

Touching little story about a woman who loses her dog.

This review of Wendy and Lucy (2008) was written by Michael H on 15 Feb 2009.

Wendy and Lucy has generally received positive reviews.

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By Shawn Levy (1,238) for Portland Oregonian (2,019) on 16 Jul 2012

The film is exquisitely realized, with a tremendous, naturalistic performance by Michelle Williams at its heart and a pervasive, assuring sense…

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Giving quiet, but pointed consideration to the cinematically ignored economic anguish and wistful unhappiness of one end of American life…

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