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 |
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. Written by Distributionsselskabet
While the cinematography was very pleasing to the eyes and the young actors did a commendable job, the story itself leaves something to be desired. Though it starts out with an interesting concept, Dear Wendy winds its way into a ridiculous hole. The "twists" are random and unfounded, probably there for the sole reason of providing conflict. Also, the movie tends to be sluggish: watching for an hour feels like two or three. On the positive side, the young actors did a very good job (for the most part). At times dramatic pauses cause more laughter than thought, but that's difficult to avoid with the script. Eye-catching camera angles were used, along with some interesting techniques. To sum up, the director, cinematographer, and actors are probably usually amazing at their jobs; however, if they enjoy their careers they should stay away from writing like this.