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Wendy and Lucy Stars: Michelle Williams, Will Patton, John Robinson and Larry Fessenden with Lucy as Lucy Director: Kelly Reichardt Scriptwriters: Kelly Reichardt and Jon Raymond Oscilloscope Pictures Rated R for language and threatening situations Running Length: 80 minutes Michelle Williams comes into her own in this small, independent film called Wendy and Lucy. Williams plays Wendy, a woman going cross country to Alaska to find work. This is something we can relate to in these times. Lucy, is her faithful dog and only friend. Two lost souls who found each other and give each other something valuable, love. The script was done by Kelly Reichardt and Jon Raymond. They don’t believe in excessive dialogue, but instead rely on the actors to provide body language that is more than words. As the story goes, Wendy drives a beat-up car that hauls her worldly possessions and in which, she sometimes sleeps. The trunk contains food and water for Lucy, who is a cross between a yellow retriever and a Lab. They are headed for Alaska so Wendy can earn big bucks working in a cannery. As they reach Oregon, the car conks out and they are stranded. Wendy counts her money to the penny and ends up having to leave her car parked on a street (and this compliments of a kind security guard) while she tries to find someone to fix it. Nearby is a garage, owned by Will Patton. Unfortunately, the law becomes involved and when Wendy gets back to the spot where she left Lucy tied by a store, the dog is gone. It is here that animals lovers are on alert, because the consuming question is, “Will she find Lucy?” Along with that, we begin to see the dangers of a single woman living on the streets and also ask, “Will Wendy be in one piece if she finds Lucy?” Oregon alternates between cloudy, friendly and downright dangerous. Dumpster-diving is needed at times, as is collecting cans for sale, washing in public restrooms, hitching a ride on a train or walking just about everywhere and sleeping wherever you can find a place. We see the people Wendy meet who try to help a stranger down on her luck, and those who might take advantage of her. Though Wendy is street-smart, she is a single woman, alone in a strange town, without friends or family and feels a responsibility for her four-legged friend. Wendy and Lucy showcases Michelle Williams and just lets the camera dwell on her. With her short, dark hair, elfin-like features and large eyes, Williams seems a poster child for the needy, while Lucy is just plain friendly and obedient. Dialogue is sparse, as sparse as Wendy’s money and she counts those words like coins. The relationship between human and canine is one that fills a void for companionship. Human’s talk, canine’s listen and the rest of the world can just wait their turn. Copyright 2009 Marie Asner
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