Review of Wild at Heart (1990) by Daniel B — 13 Oct 2008

Thoroughly entertaining. Really taps into Lynch's weird and twisted world of eccentrics and foul play.

This review of Wild at Heart (1990) was written by Daniel B on 13 Oct 2008.

Wild at Heart has generally received positive reviews.

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I might not be totally unbiased here, since David Lynch is one of the directors I admire very much, so this might be either too harsh, or too…

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One of my all-time favorite movies. I find it perfectly invested. But, be warned: not for all tastes…

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Wizard of Oz on crack with Nic Cage impersonating Elvis Presley with murderous impulses? I mean, c'mon... just take my money…

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