Dear Wendy (2005) Reviews

If you liked Timothy Bottoms, Lindsey Wagner and John Houseman in 'The Paper Chase', you'll love 'Wendy'! This first person narrative style film viewed through the eyes of the protagonist, with Bill Pullman playing the John Houseman roll as the adversarial mentor, shows the angst underlying today's youth generation. The angst that no one, even the characters or most of the audience will even recognize. Jamie Bell plays a naive Timothy Bottoms type character trying to grow into his society and become a good citizen. Alison Pill takes the part of the girl friend Lindsey Wagner type with aplomb. The trio start a secret study group (Bill Pullman an unwitting inspiration) that schools its members on self confidence and self empowerment. I won't give away who 'Wendy' is. But here's a hint: the study group is a tactical study group (just like in 'the Paper Chase'. See this movie, it is spellbinding with a twist at the end.
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I had to force myself to remain focused during this failed attempt at a deep meaningful movie. The plot is in the sky, the insipid colors that droop from scene to scene reflect the true essence of the movie. Boring, dull and lacking genuine insightful intelligence. I was hoping to find a story about guns and how they at times reap havoc or take control of people's lives. Well this said nothing of the sort; the subject was far too bleak to have effect.
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Don't waste your time on this one. The title should have been "Pathetic Loosers with Guns." The filmaker was right when he said that this movie would never be made in the U.S. This weak excuse for a film is laden with moronic overtones and racist undertones. Is there a way to give a movie a zero star rating?
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