Review of Something Wild (1986) by Alex B — 20 Jan 2013

A very zany, unpredictable movie that masterfully blends completely opposite genres effortlessly to create one of the more unique gems of the 1980s.

This review of Something Wild (1986) was written by Alex B on 20 Jan 2013.

Something Wild has generally received positive reviews.

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Something Wild starts off as a free-spirited roadtrip film between a carefree woman named Lulu (Melanie Griffith) and a businessman named Charlie…

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By Adam S (1,940) on 23 Jul 2011

Something Wild is a great comedy-drama film. It comes off as something silly, and swept under the rug, but it's actually quite entertaining…

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By Sam J (457) 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 Def J (4) on 23 Jun 2011

Ray Liotta look so much cool and wild. I hardly talk all of a quiver even he stares at me. Lovely ending roll I've seen ever…

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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 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 David B (3,254) on 04 Apr 2012

This is one quirky film here…

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By Thomas K (624) on 14 Apr 2014

It was funny and thrilling and surprising and didn't make much money, though it should have been huge…

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By Brandon M (1,068) on 30 Dec 2012

Nothing fantastic. Though it is a fun movie and I always enjoy laughing at Ray Liotta…

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By Phil H (1,145) on 07 Jul 2011

ONE radiantly beautiful, late spring day in lower Manhattan, Charles Driggs (Jeff Daniels), a proper young tax consultant, walks out of a lunchroom…

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