Dear Wendy (2004)

A young boy in a nameless, timeless American town establishes a gang of youthful misfits united in their love of guns and their code of honor.

Director:

Thomas Vinterberg

Writer:

Lars von Trier

Stars:

Jamie Bell, Bill Pullman, Chris Owen

1 win & 5 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Jamie Bell	...	Dick Dandelion
Bill Pullman	...	Krugsby
Michael Angarano	...	Freddie
Danso Gordon	...	Sebastian
Novella Nelson	...	Clarabelle
Chris Owen	...	Huey
Alison Pill	...	Susan
Mark Webber	...	Stevie
Trevor Cooper	...	Dick's Dad
Matthew Géczy	...	Young Officer
William Hootkins	...	Marshall Walker
Teddy Kempner	...	Mr. Salomon
Thomas Bo Larsen	...	Customer

Storyline

DEAR WENDY is a story about the young loner Dick who lives in the poor mining town of Estherslope. When he happens upon a small handgun one day, he finds himself strangely drawn to it, despite his fervent pacifist views. Together with his newfound partner he soon convinces the other young outcasts in the town to join him in a secret club he calls The Dandies. A club based on the principals of pacifism and guns. Despite their firm belief in the most important Dandy rule of all - never draw your weapons - they soon find themselves in a predicament where they realise that rules are made to be broken.

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Plot Keywords:

gun | pacifism | mining town | gang | pacifist | 

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Taglines:

One shot is all it takes.

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [es]

Country:

Italy USA Netherlands Spain Denmark France Germany UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 February 2005 (Denmark)

Also Known As:

Querida Wendy

Filming Locations:

Copenhagen, Denmark

Box Office

Budget:

DKK 50,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$8,222 (USA) (23 September 2005)

Gross:

$23,106 (USA) (3 March 2006)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lucky Punch, Nimbus Film Productions, Zentropa Entertainments

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min 102 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Both director Thomas Vinterberg and screenwriter Lars von Trier state that there is no hidden meaning or message against weapons in the film, and that the story is not meant as a political allegory against guns or America.

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Quotes

[Huey has just shot Marshall Walker in the head]
Huey: Officer d-d-down, I'm afraid!

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Connections

References Barry Lyndon (1975)

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Soundtracks

"Time of the Season"
Written and Performed by The Zombies
Zombies Heaven, "Odessey & Oracle and the Lost Album" (c)
Courtesy of Marquis Enterprises

User Reviews

The most under appreciated player in the league!

This flick, with its subtle views on America's obsession with weapons, is likely not going to be a crowd pleaser. One of the main reasons for this is the films use of highly symbolic mise-en-scene takes several viewings to fully appreciate. Another reason for the let down is that some might be inclined to want more action for a movie that centralizes on guns.

However, this movie is brilliant. The shot composition, the editing, the acting-this movie is very well pieced together. Also, as for the meaning of the movie, it goes in a direction that is a really provocative and fresh. I would highly recommend that you give this movie a chance, and keep an open mind. I have never been a fan of the director of this film or the writer, but I was deeply pleased by this film.