This is the film I showed an old girlfriend to PROVE that I could sit through a 'romantic' film. Now that I've actually seen it alone, I can safely say that Lynch works wonderfully well with the Barry Gifford story, conjuring each page onto the screen with near-perfect vividness. It's a film better watched alone, without the tedium of temporary love gnawing at the air beside you.
Having read the book, and the sequel anthology, "Sailor's Holiday," I have a certain affinity to this film. Others may not, possibly due to their view of what a 'David Lynch' film should be, or perhaps, like my girlfriend, they set themselves up for something entirely different before the opening credits began to roll. I for one hold no reservations about his artistry. I disliked Lost Highway and wasn't too impressed with his short films, but all of them add something interesting and unique to the world. And Wild at Heart is VERY interesting, if not a little unique.
Definitely not for everyone, but highly recommended for those who can cast aside a few inhibitions and expectations. Wild at Heart is not in my top 10, but it's beyond and above the vast majority of Hollywood productions.
A word of warning: if you are a smoker, be glad that you didn't see it at the theater and do not watch it in a non-smoking environment.
Having read the book, and the sequel anthology, "Sailor's Holiday," I have a certain affinity to this film. Others may not, possibly due to their view of what a 'David Lynch' film should be, or perhaps, like my girlfriend, they set themselves up for something entirely different before the opening credits began to roll. I for one hold no reservations about his artistry. I disliked Lost Highway and wasn't too impressed with his short films, but all of them add something interesting and unique to the world. And Wild at Heart is VERY interesting, if not a little unique.
Definitely not for everyone, but highly recommended for those who can cast aside a few inhibitions and expectations. Wild at Heart is not in my top 10, but it's beyond and above the vast majority of Hollywood productions.
A word of warning: if you are a smoker, be glad that you didn't see it at the theater and do not watch it in a non-smoking environment.