![]() ![]() Kat has an "overcoming trauma" arc that is simplistically glossed over in one scene, and she has magical powers that are introduced with almost no build-up. And it's because the writers felt the need to make room for a plethora of other characters and story beats that are never given their time to become impactful. Wendell and Wild as characters are actually barely in this movie, and they are woefully underdeveloped, given the bare minimum of motivations and rushed, shallow character growth. And I'm starting to see this as a trend in screenplays involving Jordan Peele, as Nope had the same problem earlier this year. I thought the characters all had more than sufficient unique personality to keep the film effortlessly watchable and engaging. I can see this becoming a cult classic like some of Selick's other stop-motion animated films. It makes for a gleefully bizarre, oddly captivating experience. The unique style and quirky designs add a great deal of vibrancy to the many, many creative ideas present in the story. Though a lot more rudimentary in it's appearance than Coraline, Wendell & Wild is brimming with life in the design of every one of its memorable characters and sets. Henry Selick's welcome return to direction is expectedly visually splendorous. ![]()
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