Review of Wild (2014) by Spangle — 15 Oct 2015
This one will not appeal to everyone since it is a character study of a deeply flawed woman, but I really enjoyed it. Not only is it beautifully filmed, but Reese Witherspoon turns in a fantastic and emotionally vulnerable performance that really serves as a great example of her talents.
Director Jean-Marc Vallee sure knows how to get a good performance out of his actors and it is not just limited to Witherspoon, but to the whole cast as well. Wild is a tale of self-discovery and making amends for your past demons.
What it truly does well it is feels authentic, it feels like an open book that is desiring for human connection, and it is not afraid to get dark or to get light (it is quite funny at times). Wherever the story went, it felt real and, honestly, was deeply affecting.
This journey rides on Witherspoon's performance and with her turning in such a heartfelt and down-to-earth performance, there is no way the movie could be bad.
This review of Wild (2014) was written by Spangle on 15 Oct 2015.
Wild has generally received positive reviews.
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