Wild Things (1998)

The Age of Commercialism

Sorry, this movie sucks

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

First of all, it's a great thriller because you can't guess a so twisty plot. Then it's interesting because for one time we have a movie that shows elite as lusty and corrupter instead of being our constant models! At last, we have the sex issues: indeed, it's a Hollywood production that features all tastes and mixes and one more time, we don't have the usual content as here it's very graphic! For sure, Denise Richards is really exciting with her greats tits and crazy curves: the pool scene was a favorite in the beginning of Internet! In a way, for me, this movie hunts on the same territory as Showgirls (same new level on nudity, Hollywood stars and dream not that so pure and angelic) and it's not a surprise that both Denise and Dillon would later work with Verhoeven because we find the same vibes.

Wild things tells the story of a nice innocent teacher who lives in a nice city but one day he is accused of raping two girls. There is honestly not too much I can remember about this film,I only saw it once and I didn't even see it all,I got to the part were Neve Campbell was murdered by Matt Dillion. I didn't really think too much though about it,I liked it though. The movie has a twisted original plot and the acting was really really good Matt Dillion,Bill Murray,Neve Campbell,Kevin Bacon and Denise Richards. I heard about the 3 other sequels which I don't want to see because all of them look like to movies or straight to DVD films,I might watch the second film but eh I don't know. Starring Matt Dillion,Kevin Bacon,Denise Richards,Neve Campbell and Bill Murray,wild things is an alright thriller,crime movie. A bit cheesy but a OK film. Also,I watched this film on film 4 is think with my mom at about 10:00PM. Thanks

Sam Lombardo is a councillor at a high school in Blue Bay; a town in southern Florida. He is popular with the students; a little too popular in some cases. His life is turned upside down when one of his pupils, Kelly the daughter of a rich woman Sam had been involved with, accuses him of rape. At first it looks as though she has made up the allegation as revenge for him rejecting her advances but when a second girl, Suzie, makes a very similar accusation Sam is arrested and it goes to trial. As the trial proceeds it becomes apparent that the two girls had been colluding and Lombardo is cleared. It isn't long before his lawyer has extracted a multi-million dollar settlement. Shortly after we get the first major twist of the film; it emerges that Sam, Kelly and Suzie had planned everything to get the money. They will have to be careful though as police officer Ray Duquette is sure he knows what they have done and is determined to prove it. As the tension rises tempers fray and it isn't long before somebody is dead and it looks like others may follow before the end credits.This film is best known for the threesome involving Matt Dillon, Neve Campbell and Denise Richards; this is a pity as the film is far more than that one scene… in fact anybody watching for raunchy content is likely to be disappointed as it is fairly tame by modern standards. However people looking for a solid thriller with plenty of twists and turns is likely to be pleasantly surprised. Once the trial is over we get the first major twist but there are plenty of others before the story is over. Twists often seem forced but these worked and should keep the viewer guessing until the very end. The cast do an impressive job; Matt Dillon is perfect as Lombardo, making the character suspicious enough that we wonder about his guilt without making us certain of it. Twenty-somethings Neve Campbell and Denise Richards are suitably sexy as the eighteen year old temptresses Suzie and Kelly. Kevin Bacon is solid enough as Ray Duquette but characters who are meant to be good as often not as interesting as those who are obviously bad. Bill Murray is also a lot of fun as Lombardo's dubious lawyer. Overall this is a lot of fun; don't be put off by its reputation; it isn't all that sleazy.

17 years after seeing Wild Things, my memory is pretty sketchy, much the same as the movie. All I can recall is that there were some interesting plot twists and turns that kept me watching. The story of a detective--Kevin Bacon, I think--involved in something or another about murder and a guidance counselor--Matt Dillon?--and two nymphets-- Neve Campbell and Denise Richards--and, oh, whatever. The only reason people, er, guys watch this movie is to see Campbell and Richards having sex. Wild Things is raunchy, but it has just enough skill in the storytelling that it isn't purely soft porn.If you're not terribly interested in letting the mutt in your brain pan lick himself (Stop that, Rover!) while watching the two gals "kiss and make up," you may find Wild Things marginally interesting, although it gets off (sorry) to a very weak start that telegraphs that much of the film's focus is below the belt.Funny story: At the recent White House Correspondents' Dinner, Fox News' Jesse Watters was interviewing Neve Campbell and brought up the pool scene with Denise Richards and her. She got a snarky grin on her face and said something like "It figures you'd like that."I'm no prude, but was that a slam at Watters or conservatives or just guys in general?My mutt would respond but he's busy.