The film's heroine, a little girl who seems isolated from society, is a passive dropout who, with her only friend, a puppy named Lucy, is preparing to escape from her living environment. With a $600 budget, a precarious 1988 Honda, and a destination in far-flung Alaska. The story happened in a small town in Oregon on the way. The car broke down. Lucy was arrested for stealing dog food for Lucy. When she returned from the police station, Lucy disappeared.
"Wendy and Lucy" does not have a strong story line, but all the characters and plots are shrouded in a faint and ambiguous environment. This warm atmosphere creates the film's dreamlike temperament. The film follows a minimalist way of shooting, with very little dialogue between characters, few changes in shots, and almost no background music except for whistles.
The director of the film, Kelly Reichardt, filmed the famous literary road movie "Old Joy" in 2006, in which she has shown her preference and expertise for this minimalist model. In "Wendy and Lucy," her silent long takes are more powerful than all dialogue, and her naturalistic minimalism shows the sharpness and shimmer of a diamond facet.
The performance is the highlight of the whole film. The excellent performance adds more depth and exploration to the character, and the most outstanding performance is undoubtedly the role of Lucy Williams, who uses a kind of grinding in the film. Glorious performance method, we have seen her wonderful performance in "Broken Arm Mountain" before, and she was nominated for an Oscar for this. This time, she did not take a bath or makeup, wearing a rebellious school-style short hair, successfully created a An isolated bohemian wanderer.
Wendy and Lucy
Director: Kelly Reichardt
Starring: Michelle Williams, Will Patton, Will Oldham
Produced: United States 2008
Star rating: 4 stars
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