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Jonathan Demme's sexy 1986 road comedy, a story about the liberation of a stuffed-shirt businessman (Jeff Daniels) by a free-spirited punkette (Melanie Griffith), looks better and better as the years go by. By dressing Griffith in a bowl-cut black wig and giving her character the resonant nickname Lulu, Demme establishes a clear link with G.W. Pabst's 1928 Louise Brooks melodrama Pandora's Box--except that in this case the influence of a sexual free spirit is not seen as malign or corrupting. The turning point comes when the girl's hard-edged manner is discarded along with the wig and the nickname: Lulu turns into Audrey, a touchingly vulnerable, fluffy blonde. Ray Liotta, making his first big splash as Audrey's ex-con ex-husband, a hot-wired collection of homicidal tics, personifies the menacing aspects of the "wild side" of life. The intensity of the final showdown between Daniels and Liotta startles some viewers, but it provides a needed catharsis. The film's glorious soundtrack album featuring David Byrne's peppy title track became a hit in its own right, and is still readily available. --David Chute
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Something special,
By William (Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Something Wild (Widescreen) (DVD)
"Something Wild" is an early Melanie Griffith film from 1986. It went by unnoticed on its theatrical release, but quickly found an audience on video. It's full of laughs!Melanie Griffith plays Lulu, a fun-loving lady with a shady past. She stumbles across Jeff Daniels one day in a diner and is drawn to him through his attempt to leave without paying. Next thing the two of them are on a wild journey full of funny situations. However, its not all fun! There are some genuine scary and tense moments in the film when Lulu's ex-husband turns up. But these help add spark to the film and make it one of the great films of the 80's. Something Wild" is one of those special films that comes along once in awhile. It's also one of those films you can watch over and over, I just love it! Along with "Working Girl", this is one of Melanie Griffith's shining moments. DVD SUMMARY: Let me begin by saying that I was thrilled to obtain this on DVD, after owning a rather poor quality pan/scan video version of it. The DVD is in widescreen anamorphic, and while the transfer is not exactly clear and pristine, it is accceptable considering its age. Special features include a trailor. SOMETHING WILD is a must-own DVD. Grab it before it goes out of print.
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Love, Action, and Suspense,
By Bece "bbbc904" (Las Vegas, NV) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Something Wild (Widescreen) (DVD)
I love this movie. It has all aspects needed for a great story. Sit back and enjoy the twists and turns, while the wonderful characters take you on a wild ride.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect Casting, Perfect Direction, Perfect Acting...,
By yygsgsdrassil "yygsgsdrassil" (Crossroads America) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Something Wild (Widescreen) (DVD)
...I am flipped for road moovys and this is one of my faves. I get the feel that Hollywood doesn't know how to treat the fabuloso Melanie Griffith, but her range comes out nicely in this. (She has almost been placed in a Marilyn Monroe typecasting thing, but with this and a few of those lesser known Mela G. moovys, time is gonna show how great she really is.) And, boy! Wouldn't that be a trip to have evvybody's smarmy nightmare, Ray Liotta, as the (ex)boyfriend of some girl you've fallen for? Anyway, this is a good product that I don't mind watching over and over again.
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