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Mattea T @RT21327785 Sep 19, 2026 This movie wasn't my cup of tea. I found myself relating with Wendy. Especially with the scenes interpreting sensory overload and social interactions as someone who is autistic. I wish things would have gone better for a longer time and then for the worse or something. Not one short issue, one short sollution which is repeated throughout the film. It feels difficult to get immersed in the plot because of that. Feel like I still don't know the characters. Anyway, love yourself and take care! ૮꒰ ˶• ༝ •˶꒱ა ♡ See more

Clay B. @cbrown157 May 31, 2026 Please Stand By is a unique coming-of-age story with solid representation for those on the autism spectrum. Portraying autism in movies and TV shows isn’t something I feel is always well done, but Dakota Fanning does a great job with this one. The parallels of Spock from Star Trek (and briefly the elderly) and people on the autism spectrum help, to me, neurotypical minds understand how someone on the spectrum may feel. The story beats all feel believable and hit at a consistent pace while serving the overall themes well. The only part of this movie I do not like is the performance and overall story arc for Audrey (Alice Eve), Wendy’s sister. The acting falls flat and the character does too; at no point am I convinced that Audrey cares about Wendy outside of her own selfish purposes. The storyline split detracts from the experience. Overall, probably not a rewatch in the near future, but a fun story nonetheless. See more

Dave C @RT09838700 Feb 1, 2026 I'm confused by the number of reviews calling this mediocre or mundane, and calling it out as a vehicle to target certain awards above efforts to tell a good story. DF truly delivers an emotive, captivating, and compelling account of an autistic teenager, including the trials and triumphs of assimilation in a world that daunts and confounds as much as it pleases and enables. The supporting performances might not be scripted as the strongest, but the actors deliver well. Overall, it has heart and energy, and I think delivers a good account of autism to those who may not have encountered it, lived with it, or understood it in their daily lives See more

sarah l @SarahJ65 Jan 21, 2026 A slow burn but thoroughly enjoyable. Was initially disappointed with the end but changed my mind See more

Tammy H @Tammyhill Dec 30, 2025 I loved this film. Great depiction of autism in women played subtly and realistically. It shows the challenges she faces and her resilience in overcoming them. I’d like to see more female autistic characters in movies. See more

Phillip D @phildub May 1, 2025 I enjoyed it. Would have been more into it if the main character was played by someone with the disorder depicted in the film. I like the cast. It was deep, and everyone did a great job. See more

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