Review of Something Wild (1986) by Gianluca B — 25 Mar 2013

A suo tempo uno dei miei film preferiti; ora un classico. Rivisto oggi non ha perso la sua forza.

This review of Something Wild (1986) was written by Gianluca B on 25 Mar 2013.

Something Wild has generally received positive reviews.

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It's better to be an alive dog, then a dead lion. If I had to choose only one thing I liked about this movie is the change in tone…

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By Spencer S (1,155) on 24 Jun 2011

A fantastic road movie from the mind of Jonathan Demme. Totally unpredictable, kinetic fun (even when things get pretty intense and dark)…

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By Jacob G (945) on 22 Aug 2011

Or Something very different. It's a wild goose chase dark comedy of a wealthy businessman and a woman that is living a double-life…

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By Andrew H (1,696) on 18 Nov 2012

Something Wild is fast-paced, brilliantly acted, hilarious, full of interesting characters and rapid tone changes that fit the story…

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By Sam B (1,226) on 21 Sep 2011

Jeff Daniels and Melanie Griffith race down the east coast as basically the yuppie versions of Bonnie and Clyde…

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By Warren M (210) on 30 Aug 2015

It's amazing to know that you just found out this movie exists, and it's a classic crime dramedy that's finely tuned and acted…

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By Jon T (527) on 12 Aug 2018

I like this a lot better than many people because it's a lot of fun. One of the best 80s caper movies…

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By David B (3,254) on 04 Apr 2012

This is one quirky film here…

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 26 Nov 2012

Probably my favourite film ever. Demme was a class act director before 'Silence of the Lambs'. This move has great energy, music, and performances…

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By Adam R (2,773) on 18 May 2016

Brilliant, fun and just like the title implies, wild. A film way ahead of its time. Loved it…

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