Wild at Heart Special Edition

Product Description 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 Â? 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). Amazon.com 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 Additional Features MGM's special edition of Wild at Heart is very similar in presentation to their Blue Velvet 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