To like this movie you have to like Melanie Griffith. Personally it's one of my favorite films because it doesn't shy away from adult themes.

80s garbage. Amusing that's it's mostly regarded as an overlooked 80s gem. Everything feels intrinsically unnatural in this film. But hey, that's the 80s for you. As long as you can vibe to it's insipid cultural wares (which should be easier now for everyone since the 80s bizarrely went "classic"), you'll fall head over heels for this tone deaf vapid mess. I'd rather take some bad acid and drink a pail of white paint while trying to shave a pug with a lady shaver, than subject myself to this superficial, disposable crap again. Cheers Chip!

Fun enough to watch once, but sort of felt like the script was written by a committee doing a round robin.

What a fun ride! Out of thousands of movies only a handful you can watch again and again and this is one of them!

A genuinely heartfelt film that really lives in a realm of its own. It has a classic film, completely setting itself apart from any particular era with its throwback elements (the outfits, the cars, the style). It shifts tones in a believable sense and packs a punch as it gets there. Love, sacrifice, loneliness, and finding qualities within that you didn't knew were there all thanks to a little nudge from love.

Good take you back movie, Love the old cars and tracking down filming locations, watched this movie like a play with several acts or like reading a book taking breaks and coming back to finish the movie all the while pondering why Jeff d character would risk his normal life for one like this in the movie. Pause . I have twenty minutes left to finish watching. I saw Sister Carol in Mill valley at a show. I like how music is used in this movie with real musicians including the Freelies Pause. This movie is rich with trivia, locations 80s nostalgia and product placement. This movie makes you think , what would I do, Of course its highly unlikely you could keep up with someone on the run but for the plot it works. This is one of those movies where you count the times you would walk away from a situation but don't or This movie does not drag some movies like st vincent had so many cliches that I have to skip scenes I never felt that way in this movie. Pause,, enjoy!

Twisty cat and mouse mystery/suspense/comedy is very effective; switching manically back and forth between screwy caper comedy; and dark manic thriller; as a crazy, party-girl Lulu (Melanie Griffith) kidnaps the mousy, nerdy Jeff Daniels; and lesds down a maze of hidden traps and shock twists...As a high school reunion prank starts going way off the track...And we feel like we know where this is going; until the psychopath Ray Liotta enters into the game; and all bets are off..This is one of those movies that will genuinely surprise you; there's a twist in the third act that will knock your socks off. It's sort of What's up Doc; meets Pretty Poison; meets Straw Dogs...and all these leads, Ray Liotta, Jeff Daniels and Melanie Griffith; are terrific; all are at the top of their game here; and it's a pleasure to see all the power plays in this deadly love triangle game play themselves out ..In this deadly Paper, Scissors Rock game...And Jonathon Demme's reliably brilliant and quirky direction are the perfect springboard for this. Overall: Thumbs way up. A forgotten treasure from the 80s...

Join the electrifying ride as Ray Liotta's menacing mobster character meets his match in the vivacious Melanie Griffith, leading to an unexpected series of events that'll keep you at the edge of your seat. The chemistry between the two stars is sizzling, and their dynamic performances make for an unforgettable experience. But it doesn't stop there – the supporting cast, led by the hilarious Jeff Daniels, adds layers of charm to this wild escapade. "Something Wild" flawlessly blends suspense, comedy, and romance, with a pinch of dangerous allure and is an absolute must-watch for anyone seeking a wild movie night!

The violence in this movie was excessive for a rom com. There is a hidden message in this movie to beware of people who have past relationships, that don't go away. Dating is not always fun. At times this was a tough watch, and there were not a lot of people too root for. Liotta, Griffith, and Daniels put in solid performances. This was one of the better 80's movies.

Something Wild is truly a wild ride from start to finish. What starts as a quirky meet-cute and the basic setup of any rom-com ends with a murder and not the typical fairytale ending. Unfortunately, most of the dialogue and humor are cringeworthy, and much of what made it appealing in the 80s lost its charm.

From what I'm seeing tonight as a 60 year old this movie hasn't age well sure it has some interesting scenes and it has camp value but overall the movie at least to me at this stage in my life appears somewhat pretentious and over Acted like they're trying too hard And maybe I'm just not in the right frame of mind to see it but Melanie Griffith was very good but really overall she never was much of an actress although that's debatable Ray Liotta was a good heavy that was about it and Jeff Daniels..Some people think he's great some thinks he's overrated but I'm about in the middle still he was pretty well cast for this movie and he's really talented.Overall though the movie drags and goes on and on, and becomes somewhat ridiculous.

I saw this when it came out and really liked it. I didn't think it held up as well 30 something years later. Part of the problem was Melanie Griffiths and Jeff Daniels didn't have any real chemistry. The other problem was the violent turn at the end; while it gets your attention, turns the movie from a comedy into a suspense thriller. The ending is somehow unsatisfying. I couldn't see those two staying together. Melanie Griffith's breakthrough role shows some skin. When all is said and done her character is not that appealing. Worth a look if you've never seen it.

Demme was good director, stylish. Die too young. Movie good.

Nice performances. The script is a bit too boring. The story unfolds slowly for most of the movie, with some important pieces of story left out.

It's a crazy ride from start to finish.

Loved it. It's 80's humor.

I struggled through this predictable plot that tried to elicit pain, but ultimately came off as wishful. An interesting embodiment of what total freedom can do to people.

The tonal shifts didn't work for me.

Excellent road trip movie! A blast from the 80s!

As others have pointed out, this is something of an overlooked, underrated gem of a movie. This is the kind of movie where you can't tell where it's going when you first watch it. Not a cookie-cutter film at all.