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Dear Wendy

  • 20052005
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  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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Dear Wendy (2005)
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.
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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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
10K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Thomas Vinterberg
  • Writer
    • Lars von Trier
  • Stars
    • Jamie Bell
    • Alison Pill
    • Chris Owen
Top credits
  • Director
    • Thomas Vinterberg
  • Writer
    • Lars von Trier
  • Stars
    • Jamie Bell
    • Alison Pill
    • Chris Owen
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 59User reviews
    • 100Critic reviews
    • 33Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Jamie Bell
    Jamie Bell
    • Dick Dandelionas Dick Dandelion
    Alison Pill
    Alison Pill
    • Susanas Susan
    Chris Owen
    Chris Owen
    • Hueyas Huey
    Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman
    • Krugsbyas Krugsby
    Michael Angarano
    Michael Angarano
    • Freddieas Freddie
    Danso Gordon
    Danso Gordon
    • Sebastianas Sebastian
    Novella Nelson
    Novella Nelson
    • Clarabelleas Clarabelle
    Mark Webber
    Mark Webber
    • Stevieas Stevie
    Trevor Cooper
    Trevor Cooper
    • Dick's Dadas Dick's Dad
    Matthew Géczy
    Matthew Géczy
    • Young Officeras Young Officer
    William Hootkins
    William Hootkins
    • Marshall Walkeras Marshall Walker
    Teddy Kempner
    Teddy Kempner
    • Mr. Salomonas Mr. Salomon
    Thomas Bo Larsen
    Thomas Bo Larsen
    • Customeras Customer
    • Director
      • Thomas Vinterberg
    • Writer
      • Lars von Trier
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • 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.
    • Quotes

      [Huey has just shot Marshall Walker in the head]

      Huey: Officer d-d-down, I'm afraid!

    • Connections
      Featured in Letters to Dear Wendy (2005)
    • Soundtracks
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      Written and Performed by The Zombies

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    User reviews59

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Pacifist Dandies with guns
    Up for the award for weirdest film I've seen in quite a while. You don't believe me? Okay, the plot revolves around Dick, who seems to have no friends at all and who lives in a small, nameless town in America that is totally centred on working in the mine. He buys a toy gun as a present for someone he doesn't like, but doesn't give it to him. Eventually he discovers that the gun isn't a toy at all, its real. He falls pretty much in love with this gun, names it Wendy, and forms a type of gang; The Dandies, who are pacifists although they do love their weapons.

    Obviously, things do not work out well.

    The whole style of the film is strange. Virtually all of it is narration, which is then developed in a few conversations or, and for the most part, shown and illustrated through what we see occur. It is also rather on the surreal side. I don't mean melting watches or anything, just, well surreal.

    And I really liked it. The detached position the audience is placed in by not being able to engage with any of the characters except through the letters Dick writes/narrates. And the very fact that we're never quite sure what the film is about. Is it anti-gun, or just anti the culture that seems to love guns and violence yet wants to hide it away? Or is it a praise of their idealism? And lets not forget the humour. If you can't laugh at this film I don't think you'll enjoy it.
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    • D_la
    • Aug 23, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 4, 2005 (Denmark)
    • Countries of origin
      • Denmark
      • France
      • Germany
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Spain)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Calles peligrosas
    • Filming locations
      • Denmark
    • Production companies
      • Lucky Punch
      • Nimbus Film Productions
      • Zentropa Entertainments
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • DKK 50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $23,106
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,222
      • Sep 25, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $607,229
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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