Wendy and Lucy is a minimalist nightmare of modern American fears: jobless and quickly running out of money, Wendy (Michelle Williams) embarks on a road trip to Alaska where she’s heard work is available. But when her car breaks down and her dog (and only ally) disappears, Wendy’s life completely unravels. The film, a stark reminder that everyday people can still fall through the cracks, is full of simple, realistic horrors: showering in the sink of a gas station bathroom, waiting in line to deposit empty cans, running into a potentially dangerous drifter. Heads up: Wendy and Lucy, though powerful, is a slow-burn. You’ll have to be patient with this one.
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