Benh Zeitlin
Wendy
5.7 
5.5Lost on a mysterious island where aging and time have come unglued, Wendy must fight to save her family, her freedom, and the joyous spirit of youth from the deadly peril of growing up.
- Director: Benh Zeitlin
- Main Cast:
- Soundtrack: Dan Romer, Benh Zeitlin
- Cinematography: Sturla Brandth Grøvlen
- Screenplay: Benh Zeitlin
Cinema Premiere: January 26, 2020
| Production Year | 2020 |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.85:1, 1.66:1 |
International reviews
9 foreign reviews of Wendy (2020)
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4 / 5
Translated from swedish: "Wendy" is not only an exciting tribute to the masterpiece Peter Pan, but also to Cinéma du look with its shimmering seas, rich colors, natural sounds combined with film music, and intricate adventures.
- Edward LangertSwedish: filmtopp.se »
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3 / 5
Translated from swedish: A beautiful Peter Pan tale with Wendy as the lead, set in the American South. The film is dreamy and imaginative but somewhat lacking in plot.
- Annika AnderssonSwedish: moviezine.se »
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6 / 10
Translated from swedish: There are some powerful scenes, several sharp performances by the children (particularly Devin France), and a fantasy and magic that is truly captivating at times. The music is also mighty.
- Peo SandholmSwedish: bio.nu »
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3 / 5
Translated from swedish: Overall, "Wendy" is a good film. However, I was hoping for something a bit more unique or different from Benh Zeitlin - now it feels like he's copying himself from his previous film. It might have been more interesting to see his more fantastical interpretation of the story rather than grounding it more in reality. But the child acting is good, and the cinematography and visuals are top-notch, so no complaints there.
- Linus AndersenSwedish: cinetaste.se »
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6 / 10
Translated from swedish: The film is evocative and beautifully crafted with magical, misty imagery – but I can't agree with the film's depictions of what childhood is. Though I suppose we all have our own unique feelings and thoughts about what children and adults are – or aren't. And when a film makes us both feel and think – well, that's a good thing.
- Rosemari SödergrenSwedish: kulturbloggen.com »
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2 / 5
Translated from swedish: More contrived than gripping. Slow and heavy-handed.
- Jens PetersonSwedish: aftonbladet.se »
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2 / 5
Translated from swedish: When Peter once again zips by like an eternal six-year-old, it feels like he's trapped in an endless juvenile nightmare, which makes me wonder what Zeitlin's childhood was really like.
- Sofia OlssonSwedish: svt.se »
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2 / 5
Translated from swedish: A promising start that unfortunately devolves into a mythological mess.
- Jacob LundströmSwedish: dn.se »
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Box Office
Wendy has earned a total of 235 016 dollars from cinemas across the world (the global box office).
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1. Sveriges Radio
Translated from swedish: "Wendy" is a winding tale, more true to imagination and wonder than to clarity.
- Björn Jansson
Swedish: sverigesradio.se »