Dakota Fanning’s performance in this film is by far my favorite performance of an autistic character by a neurotypical actor. You can tell she put a lot of work into it and was very respectful to the autistic community. She nailed so many behaviors and mannerisms that autistic people have, like avoiding eye contact with people, having trouble with conversations and how she interacts with her character’s special interest. I really wish her performance got more attention because it’s so good!
I feel like the film itself did a great job at being a good representation of the autistic community. I can see myself in Wendy in many ways. Like her, I also thrive on routines, have a job, (obviously) have a special interest I’m super passionate about, want to be more independent, and determined to make my dreams come true. It’s a really great feel-good film that I feel like many autistic people can relate to. I wish more people saw it. I highly urge you to!
Another thing I wanted to add. The film’s plot is about Wendy’s Star Trek script and how she’s perceived of being a great writer. That makes me think of a time where someone told me that I should write a film script. I don’t think that’s something I’ll ever do. But it does make me think about how much I enjoy writing. Honestly, I think my writing skills are better than my social skills. It’s easier for me to say what I want to say through writing than by talking most of the time. I think writing reviews on Letterboxd has improved my writing skills. And of course when I write about what I’m passionate about, I make them lengthy and detailed. I guess I’ve been passionate about writing since my teens. I’m grateful that Letterboxd is a great outlet for me to write!
And finally, even though I don’t like Chihuahuas, I’d protect Pete at all costs.
Dakota Fanning’s performance in this film is by far my favorite performance of an autistic character by a neurotypical actor. You can tell she put a lot of work into it and was very respectful to the autistic community. She nailed so many behaviors and mannerisms that autistic people have, like avoiding eye contact with people, having trouble with conversations and how she interacts with her character’s special interest. I really wish her performance got more attention because it’s so good!
I feel like the film itself did a great job at being a good representation of the autistic community. I can see myself in Wendy in many ways. Like her, I also thrive on routines, have a job, (obviously) have a special interest I’m super passionate about, want to be more independent, and determined to make my dreams come true. It’s a really great feel-good film that I feel like many autistic people can relate to. I wish more people saw it. I highly urge you to!
Another thing I wanted to add. The film’s plot is about Wendy’s Star Trek script and how she’s perceived of being a great writer. That makes me think of a time where someone told me that I should write a film script. I don’t think that’s something I’ll ever do. But it does make me think about how much I enjoy writing. Honestly, I think my writing skills are better than my social skills. It’s easier for me to say what I want to say through writing than by talking most of the time. I think writing reviews on Letterboxd has improved my writing skills. And of course when I write about what I’m passionate about, I make them lengthy and detailed. I guess I’ve been passionate about writing since my teens. I’m grateful that Letterboxd is a great outlet for me to write!
And finally, even though I don’t like Chihuahuas, I’d protect Pete at all costs.
