# Dear Wendy (2005)

> A lonely young man builds a pacifist gun club for fellow outcasts, only to discover that ideals can fracture under pressure.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5957

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance
- Director: Thomas Vinterberg
- Cast: Jamie Bell, Bill Pullman, Michael Angarano, Danso Gordon, Novella Nelson, Chris Owen, Alison Pill, Mark Webber
- TMDB rating: 5.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0342272/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: sardonic, theatrical, provocative, arthouse film night, provocative discussion night

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