Review of Wild at Heart (1990) by Douglas K — 10 Mar 2008
"Wild At Heart" is a snake skin jacket. It symbolizes its individuality and belief in artistic freedom. This is by far David Lynch's masterpiece (and I know I'll get some argument on this).
As Nicolas Cage and Laura Dern are pursued across the landscape, they encounter no less than Lynch's finest assemblage of kooks and crazies, reminding us that life is, indeed strange. The sex is scorching.
The supporting cast is truly appalling (in a good way). But its the overall theme of lover conquers all that ultimately wins through. Nicolas cage is Sailor Ripley. Sailor is in love with Lula. Lula's mother forbids the relationship and tries to seduce Sailor.
Unsuccessful, she sends some men after Sailor to convince him otherwise. In the course of this convincing, Sailor kills one of the men and is sent to prison for manslaughter. As soon as Sailor is released, he and Lula flee across the country in an attempt to outrun the long arm of Lula's Mother.
Only David Lynch could take the above scenario and meld it with references to the Wizard of Oz. Don't believe me? Check it out for yourself.
This review of Wild at Heart (1990) was written by Douglas K on 10 Mar 2008.
Wild at Heart has generally received positive reviews.
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