Wendy and Lucy

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Sam N Kelly Reichardt, a master of quiet, deeply felt storytelling, once again proves her prowess in Kelly and Lucy. Her signature restraint captures visual beauty and narrative trauma, allowing emotion to simmer beneath the surface rather than spelling it out. As Reichardt's muse, Michelle Williams delivers a performance that is nothing short of magnificent, embodying so much with just a glance or pause. It is obvious why Reichardt casts Williams time and time again. Reichardt's trust in her audience is evident—there's no spoon-feeding, no over-explaining, just raw, lived-in moments that hit hard. The film lingers in your mind, not because it shouts, but because it whispers, leaving space for you to feel every unspoken ache and fleeting joy. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/21/25 Full Review JP K I saw this at The Landmark when I think Cuban still owned it. Williams was there and fielded questions post -screening, and I can't remember if Reichardt was there too. I remember thinking it was odd that, while plenty of folks had thoughts about Wendy's precarious situation, no one ever questioned the system - the PEOPLE - who created, and enforce - a system that produces desperate people. Yes, personal responsibility is important, but the world can't be neglected. If Wendy's taken to task for stealing dog food, why then haven't there been ANY prosecutions for bankers that crashed the entire world? Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/29/24 Full Review AFAN O Melancholy to a T. The actress does a good job showing us how difficult it is to be homeless. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/21/22 Full Review Audience Member My impression of this movie is that it moves sideways like a train on a railroad. I felt so sad about the shot of her opening the door after she finished checking each dog one by one to find his dog at the health center.Although the production was not flashy, the detailed portrayal of the film helped it stick in my mind. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Audience Member This is for me personally, without question, the most depressing movie that i have ever watched . it affected me for days afterward . i suppose that it's because i was homeless for a time in my youth . that being said, it's a wonderful film. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review dave s Filmmakers like Kelly Reichardt provide a glimmer of hope for the future of film, a medium currently dominated by what appears to be nothing more than prequels, sequels and mindless action. Wendy and Lucy is a deliberate, quiet and contemplative story of a woman (Michelle Williams) traveling with her dog from Indiana to Alaska to find employment. Problems arise when she arrives in a small Oregon town where she finds herself short of cash with a broken-down car and legal problems when caught shoplifting food for her dog. Short on dialogue and plot, Reichardt focuses on one character's seemingly hopeless situation. Williams gives a brilliantly restrained performance and the heartbreaking final scene provides proof that people in desperate situations are able to make wise decisions, regardless of the bad decisions that have led them to their current plight. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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