Kelly Reichardt directs this take on Jonathan Raymond’s story, “Night Choir” concerning a young lass, Wendy (Michelle Williams) and her dog, Lucy. The duo are Alaska bound when their car dies in a wee Oregon town. Out of luck and money, Wendy shoplifts some chow for Lucy but is caught and hauled off to the police station leaving Lucy tied up at the store’s entrance. (Predictably) When she finally returns her dog is gone. Helped by a kindly security guard (Wally Dalton) she opts to stay in town and search for Lucy while her car is repaired … and that’s about it for story. This short but seemingly very long 80-minute indie film was a big hit at most of the film festivals, but did nothing for this reviewer. Quiet and minimalist its central flaw is not giving Wendy enough time to show the true depth of her relationship with Lucy (so we care to pay attention) and its lame ending. Wendy and Lucy proves one can appreciate the ‘art’ of a film while thoroughly disliking everything about it.
My rating 3 out of 10.
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