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Something Wild (1986)

Rate: 8
Viewed: 11/15, 7/19

11/15: Something Wild is a fun, catchy flick with Melanie Griffith, Jeff Daniels, and Ray Liotta.

The cast is terrific, and their performances are lively. It has a nice pace, and the story is enjoyable. Ray Liotta is the one who steals the show from the first moment he appears, sending the picture off on a thrilling ride. Typecast or not, he's a very effective actor, even if it's just for a supporting role.

All in all, Melanie Griffith, Jeff Daniels, and Ray Liotta are perfect in Something Wild.

7/19: Something Wild is a catchy just-for-the-hell-of-it flick.

Jeff Daniels and Melanie Griffith are terrific together and can hold their own, but when Ray Liotta finally shows up, the dynamic completely changes. It's amazing how capable he is of doing this. From there on, it's been Ray, Ray, Ray. Of course, he'll be typecast forever as a scary psychopath with intense eyes. Regardless, I enjoy his performances.

All in all, Something Wild is the perfect title of what to expect.

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