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33 out of 100

Generally unfavorable - based on 25 Critics What's this?

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7.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

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  • Starring: Alison Pill, Bill Pullman, Chris Owen, Jamie Bell, Michael Angarano
  • Summary: Focusing on a group of young people in a poverty-stricken coal mining town somewhere in the American south-east, Dear Wendy is an audacious and stylish exploration of guns and violence in America. (Wellspring Media)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 25
  3. Negative: 11 out of 25
  1. New York Post
    Reviewed by: V.A. Musetto
    75
    A satirical blast at America's gun culture. But it's so entertaining that even a die-hard NRA member might be impressed.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: James Greenberg
    60
    Part parable, part wild west shoot-out, yet totally original, Dear Wendy is a powerful indictment of American gun culture.
  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    38
    A tedious exercise in style, intended as a meditation on guns and violence in America but more of a meditation on itself, the kind of meditation that invites the mind to stray.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. AndyW.
    9
    Although I often look to the critics for their opinion of a film in this case they are seriously incorrect in their evaluation of Dear Wendy. This is a brilliant satire written by Lars Von Trier who examines how idealism can go wrong. Vinterberg again demonstrates his under-used directing ability and crafts a film that matches the quality of The Celebration. Make your own decision and see this movie.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. LisaA.
    9
    I have to strongly disagree with many of the film critics - I saw this film at the Toronto Film Fest and thought it was absolutely great! Please ignore the critics and see it.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. PekkaP.
    3
    Horrible. What's wrong with Trier these days. Sad, sad.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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