Please Stand By

2018

PG-13

1h 33m

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6.8/10

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A young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in order to boldly go and deliver her 500-page Star Trek script to a writing competition in Hollywood. On an adventure full of laughter and tears, Wendy follows the guiding spirit of Mr. Spock on her journey into the unknown.

Directors

Ben Lewin

Writers

Michael Golamco(theatre play by)

Michael Golamco(screenplay by)

Stars

Dakota Fanning

Alice Eve

Toni Collette

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Wendy Welcott

Audrey

Scottie

Sam

Derrick

Nemo

Herself

Jack

Julie

Madeline

Officer Doyle

Officer Frank

Richard

Rose

Young Audrey

Young Wendy

Bakersfield Cop

Male Bus Driver

Directors

Ben Lewin

Writers

Michael Golamco(theatre play by)

Michael Golamco(screenplay by)

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5/10

Please Stand By (2017) is a heartwarming yet flawed movie that follows Wendy, a young autistic woman with a passion for Star Trek. The plot is engaging and makes you root for her, but some scenes feel forced or out of place. The directing leans too much into making other characters seem unreasonably harsh, which might have been intentional to reflect Wendy’s perspective, but it ends up feeling unrealistic. The cinematography is solid but nothing outstanding, mostly keeping things simple and functional. The attention to detail in Wendy’s routines and the world around her is noticeable, but the way her journey unfolds sometimes lacks natural flow. Dakota Fanning delivers a committed performance, but it feels stiff, likely due to how the character was directed rather than her acting ability. Wendy comes across as overly robotic at times, missing the emotional depth that could have elevated the movie. The supporting cast does a decent job, though most characters feel underdeveloped. The script has good moments but could have done more to make interactions feel organic. The score is a highlight, adding warmth and emotion where the film itself sometimes falls short. Overall, Please Stand By is a decent watch with a strong central performance, but the execution keeps it from reaching its full potential.

RalphRahal18 Feb, 2025