Product Description
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David Lynch delivers a "stunning piece of work" (Chicago
Tribune) with this "flamboyantly violent and erotic" (The Village
Voice) tale of love on the run  now remastered under LynchÂ's
supervision with upgraded picture and sound. Featuring the
"formidable performances" (Leonard Maltin) of Nicolas Cage, Laura
Dern, Willem Dafoe, Crispin Glover and Diane Ladd, Wild at Heart
is a twisted "rollercoaster ride to redemption through an
American gothic heart of darkness" (Variety). If Lula (Dern)
knows one thing in this world, itÂ's that sheÂ's destined to be
with her ex-con boyfriend Sailor (Cage) Â no matter how many
times her mama tries to kill him. But when she and Sailor finally
hit the road in a desperate bid to find happiness, their journey
plunges them into a disturbing underworld filled with sexual
secrets and dangerous desires that form a terrifying "tapestry of
human extremity" (Variety).
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David Lynch's 1990 Wild at Heart is an utterly random and ugly
experience with pockets of startling imagery and inspired set
pieces. Based on a Barry Gifford novel, the film stars Nicolas
Cage and Laura Dern as lovers on the lam whose relationship is
tested and who meet some truly dangerous wackos (including an
almost-simian Willem Dafoe). Lynch's thoughts seem to be
everywhere, and he expects the audience to keep up with a story
that seems more a collection of avant-garde whims than a coherent
vision with the intuitive brilliance of his Blue Velvet. Cage
gives one of his more chaotic performances, but then he was just
reading Lynch's signposts. --Tom Keogh
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MGM's special edition of Wild at Heart is very similar in
presentation to their Blue Velvet (
/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000063JDE/${0} ) release. David Lynch, an
extremely hands-on filmmaker, has become heavily involved in the
DVD-production process of his films, and it shows. The love and
commitment to his work shines through on every scene. The 5.1
surround sound roars and the 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen
beautifully drips with his vivid use of color. It is so
gratifying to see a film that is such a visual and audio rush get
the love and attention it deserves on DVD. An item worth noting:
though purposely omitted on other Lynch DVDs, there are scene
selections on Wild at Heart. If you have ever been entranced by
the unique Wild at Heart mythos, you will enjoy viewing the
multiple special features here. Love, Death, Elvis & Oz (2004) is
a strong and candid documentary on the film. It's filled with
recent interviews of the cast and crew reflecting on the film,
their experiences, and what's it's like to work within the "Lynch
Universe." The whole gang is here: Sailor, Lula, Marietta,
Santos, Juana, Perdita, Cousin Dell, Glinda the Good Witch, and
of course Bobby Peru. Some of the highlights are the discussions
of Diane Ladd working with her real-life daughter, Lynch's
adaptation of Gifford's novel, the Wizard of Oz tie-ins, and the
shooting of the infamous hotel room scene.
The three other documentaries were obviously compiled from extra
interview footage while making Love, Death, Elvis & Oz.
Specific Spontaneity is a 7-minute cast and crew documentary on
working with Lynch. It is more or less a Lynch lovefest, but a
very sincere one. Dell's Lunch Counter is nine separate
mini-documentaries on various elements of the film like "Pigeons
Spread Diseases," "Not Your Head-Head," "The Good Witch," and the
victory at Cannes. Fans will really appreciate the a of
recent David Lynch interviews there are on this DVD. Because he
normally shuns interviews, it is a real pleasure to see the
director comfortably and enthusiastically discuss the film in his
trademark quirky fashion. If you are a fan of Lynch, it is worth
getting the DVD for his interviews alone. --Rob Bracco
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