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.

Director:

Thomas Vinterberg

Writer:

Lars von Trier

Stars:

Jamie Bell, Alison Pill, 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:

pacifist | morgue | sword | ferris wheel | hoist | 

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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:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

In Lars von Trier's script, the main characters were in their 20s. Director Thomas Vinterberg decided to change it, so they became children instead. Lars von Trier later stated that he thought the age change was a brilliant idea.

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Quotes

Dick Dandelion: The Regulations are, that the most important thing for a Dandy is never to show off his partner, whatever the provocation. We carry them as moral supports. And that's the most important thing. They may be carried, but never brandished. That would be the worst thing of all.
[contiunes as voice-over narrative]
Dick Dandelion: Not one of us were in doubt about the most important thing of all. The reason why our partners could only be fired in the darkness of the old mine and could never be exposed to full light and...

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Connections

Referenced in Letters to Dear Wendy (2005)

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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.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Spain]

Country:

Denmark France Germany UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 February 2005 (Denmark)

Also Known As:

Dear Wendy

Filming Locations:

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Box Office

Budget:

DKK50,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$8,222, 25 September 2005

Gross USA:

$23,106

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$607,229

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