Rating: R
Movie Release Date: December 10, 2008
DVD Release Date: May 5, 2009
Plot 411: Lucy is on her way to Alaska but runs into hard times in Oregon when her dog Lucy goes missing.
Movie Release Date: December 10, 2008
DVD Release Date: May 5, 2009
Plot 411: Lucy is on her way to Alaska but runs into hard times in Oregon when her dog Lucy goes missing.
Review: Michelle Williams is Wendy, a girl from Indiana making her way to Alaska for work. She's taking this journey with just her dog Lucy and her Accord. When she reaches Oregon, she gets arrested for shoplifting dog food, and while she's in jail Lucy goes missing. This is a really sad look at her life as she tries to recover her beloved pet. Williams is really good at portraying the emotional turmoil she faces during this experience. It isn't only the desperate loss of a missing pet, but the overwhelming obstacles she faces along the way that really wreak havoc on her. She is a brave girl who I think can make the trek on her own. However, she has so much invested in the animal. Lucy keeps her company, loves her and makes her feel safe. She gives Wendy confidence. Wendy is lost without her and it's heartbreaking to see the desperation in her eyes as she tries to locate her.
Watch It: Because it doesn't sugarcoat life on the road.
Skip It: Because it is a slow character drama that's basically Williams and the camera.
