Wild at Heart Movie Review 1990

Dern and Cage are on the lam, going across country to escape her mother, his parole officer, and life. Humorous and frightening, sensual and evocative as only Lynch can be. Sweet love story of Sailor and Lula is juxtaposed with the violent and bizarre, obsessive brand of love of the people they encounter. Unmistakable Wizard of Oz imagery sprinkled throughout, as are some scenes of graphic violence. Ladd is unnerving as Dern's on-screen mother (she also has the role off-screen).

Distribution

Anchor Bay Entertainment, 1699 Stutz Dr., Troy, MI 48084, Phone: (248)816-0909, Toll-free: 800-786-8777, Fax: (248)816-3335, URL: http://www.anchorbayentertainment.com

Available on VHS
Running time 125 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Romantic Drama, Sex & Sexuality, Monster Moms, Road Trip, Torrid Love Scenes, Lovers on the Lam, Contemporary Noir

Screenplay

David Lynch

Cast

Nicolas Cage, Laura Dern, Diane Ladd, Willem Dafoe, Isabella Rossellini, Harry Dean Stanton, Crispin Glover, Grace Zabriskie, J.E. Freeman, Freddie Jones, Sherilyn Fenn, Sheryl Lee, Albert "Poppy" Popwell, Jack Nance, Charlie Spradling

Cinematography

Frederick Elmes

Director

David Lynch

Music

Angelo Badalamenti

Producer

Polygram, Propaganda Films

Awards

Cannes 1990: Film; Ind. Spirit 1991: Cinematog.