Wendy and Lucy

Wendy and Lucy is one of the few gems I discovered and one of my top favorite films of 2008. The story revolves around a young enemployed woman named Wendy (Michelle Williams) embarking on a long journey by driving a car together with her lovable dog (Lucy) to seek a greener pasture in the state of Alaska . The films conflicts all started during Wendy's brief stopover to a bleak and unfamiliar town. That's where she encounters a domino effect petty disasters that would really affect her whole journey. The major plus of the film is Michelle Williams superb, understated and subtle performance that completely takes my breathe away. I am really in awe with the capacity of this talented woman since her breakthrough role in 2005's Brokeback Mountain. On the level she achieved today as one of the great actresses makes you really forget her involvement with the popular teen drama during the late 90's. Wendy is the most relatable character I've ever seen in years. I can really feel her pain and misery during the entire film. The connection she can make out of her character with the viewers is amazing. Another thing to admire is the realistic execution of indie director Kelly Reichardt. He created a topical film that mirrors the state of the people affected by the recent crisis not only of America but also in around the globe. The film is really meditative and simple yet totally engaging. I feel really immersed from the glut of recent viewing of commercial films after watching Wendy and Lucy. The sad heartbreaking ending trully lingers on my mind until the credits have rolled.

rating: *****