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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.
A young autistic woman named Wendy is a huge fan of Star Trek and dreams of becoming a screenwriter. When she finds out about a Star Trek writing competition, she decides to enter, but her strict caregiver, her grandmother, believes she is not ready for the real world. Wendy escapes her home to travel to Los Angeles to submit her script, embarking on an unexpected journey of self-discovery.
Please Stand By received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising Dakota Fanning's performance as the autistic protagonist. However, some found the film's narrative and portrayal of autism to be simplistic and somewhat cliché, while others appreciated its heartwarming and quirky nature.
Dakota Fanning delivers a commendable performance that anchors the film.
The movie offers a gentle and quirky exploration of autism and independence.
Some critics found the plot predictable and the depiction of autism to be somewhat superficial.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight Dakota Fanning's strong performance and the film's heartwarming, if somewhat predictable, story. Many found Wendy's journey to be inspiring, though some felt the film could have delved deeper into the complexities of autism.
The film's director, Ben Stiller, is also an executive producer and has a cameo appearance as a police officer.
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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 l...