Review of Something Wild (1986) by Maxwell S — 09 Jul 2012

Demme, much like Scorsese, is always stylish, but still masterful. This is basically an 80's movie, but with a more original style. Throughout the movie we see a measure of how sane Charlie and Audrey really are.

Also, the tension that loosens from Charlie's character and tension gained from the incidents caused from Charlie's free feelings. Audrey's emotions always set the whole tone of the scene.

I also, for some odd reason, love it when movie all adapt from such a small incident (not paying the bill). I don't ever really say this about romantic comedies (even though this may rank among the best), I felt oddly touched by this.

The scene where he talks on the phone "with his wife" and we hear the tone implying he isn't talking to anyone was a well made. Because we don't quite realize right away why he did that.

But when you look back on that scene it gives you a feeling of sympathy. Anyway, Demme's a master and this film is very subtle about it's brilliance, but there is a lot of brilliance there. Trust me.

Lastly, I'd like to say that the ending, which I liked (I suppose), kind of felt like an ending to "Do the Right Thing", which may sound weird, but it did.