Wild Things
by John McNaughton
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Actor: Denise Richards, Kevin Bacon, Matt Dillon, Neve Campbell, Theresa RussellDirector: John McNaughton
Brand: Wild Things
Producer: Kevin Bacon
Cinematographer: Jeffrey L. Kimball
Editor: Elena Maganini
Producer: Rodney Liber
Producer: Steven A. Jones
Producer: Steven Brown
Writer: Stephen Peters
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen, 1.33:1
Running Time: 108 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-12-02
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Movie Reviews of Wild Things
Movie Review: Nothing to feel guilty about; this pleasure is well worth, um, `pleasing'...
Summary: 5 Stars
`Wild Things' is that type of movie that is so over the top and ludicrous it ends up making perfect sense. The plot is so `out there' and `all over the place' yet in the end it all comes together in the most grounded of ways. When the curtain closes so-to-speak you realize that you wouldn't have it any other way. Most importantly though, `Wild Things' is so much fun, so engrossing and utterly enjoyable that you'll forgive all it's absurdities and just embrace it for it's true entertainment value. `Wild Things' is just that; one wild, wild ride.
The plot, or at least what I'm at liberty to disclose, follows a young teacher named Sam Lombardo. Sam is well liked by his students; a real down to earth kind of guy. One student in particular can't seem to get enough of Sam. That student is the very wealthy Kelly Van Ryan. Kelly has that sweet innocent thing going for her, but it's very apparent that it is all just a facade. When Kelly suddenly accuses Sam of taking advantage of her the entire community is up in arms, especially Kelly's mother Sandra, who had once been in a relationship with Sam and longed to have him back. When another student, Suzie Toller, comes forward with the same accusation Sgt. Ray Duquette and Det. Gloria Perez begin their investigation; but all is not as it seems and they are soon to find that out.
What I just adore about `Wild Things' is its fearless way in which it dives full throttle into this story. Nothing is left up for grabs; it is all spread evenly across the table. The actors all seem so engaged and interested in their roles; they are truly enjoying themselves. The script is crazy and extreme but its woven so tightly you can't really gripe too much about its unabashed absurdity.
The performances here are all rich and on point. Neve Campbell and Denise Richards embrace their roles with fervor and guts. Campbell steals most scenes as the aggressive yet often naïve Suzie, while Denise embellishes the impish side of Kelly in such a perfectly seductive manner. Theresa Russell is loud and obnoxious and deliciously campy as Kelly's brazen mother Saundra, and Kevin Bacon actually pulls it together as Ray Duquette, the curious cop. Matt Dillon gives his best performance (in my humble opinion) as Sam Lombardo. He just really sinks into this role with reckless abandon and I admire that. And then we have Bill Murray, who always knows how to squeeze out a laugh. His performance adds comic relief in all the right places here.
Like I said, I see nothing here to be ashamed or to feel guilty about enjoying. `Wild Things' is the type of film that is designed, from beginning to end, to entertain you; and who wouldn't be entertained here. Yes, it is trashy and campy in parts and seriously over the top, but in the end that is all the more reason to indulge and enjoy every single second of running time.
Summary of Wild Things
KEVIN AND MATT TEAM UP FOR AN EROTIC THRILLER IN WHICH DOUBLE CROSSING PLAYS A PART. FEATURED AMONG THE ENSEMBLE IS NEVE AS A CONFUSED YOUNG WOMAN FROM THE WRONG SIDE OF THE TRACKS WHO'S KEYTO A CONSPIRACY. ALSO ON HAND IS DENISE AS AN OVER-PRIVILEGED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT WHO HAS AN AFFIAR WITH HER COUNSELOR.Wild Things is the kind of lurid, trashy thriller that you'll either dive into with unabashed pleasure or turn away from in prudish disgust; it's entirely your choice, but we suggest the former option since it's obviously much more fun. The plot's so convoluted it's hardly worth describing, except to say that it's set in humid Florida and involves a respected high school teacher (Matt Dillon--yes, Matt Dillon as a teacher!) who is faced with accusations of rape by a student (Denise Richards, from Starship Troopers) who had been giving him the kind of attention most people would consider improper for such a "nice" young lady. Another student (Neve Campbell) raises a similar charge against the teacher, and that's when a police officer (Kevin Bacon) begins to investigate the allegations. Just when you think the movie's gone overboard with its shameless sex and absurdly twisted plot, in drops Bill Murray as an unscrupulous lawyer (of course) to spice things up with insurance scams and welcomed comic relief. As directed by John McNaughton (who has a way of making just the right moves with this kind of film noir melodrama), Wild Things is a bona fide guilty pleasure--the kind of movie you may be ashamed to enjoy, but what the heck, you'll enjoy it anyway. --Jeff Shannon
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