Time Out Review: Wild at Heart

David Lynch's Wild at Heart is a twisted ode to classic road movies, where the yellow brick road has turned into a rundown and lonely highway. The film tells the story of Lula (Laura Dern), a young woman desperate to escape her overbearing mother, and Sailor (Nick Cage), a recently released convict with a penchant for trouble.

As they embark on a sex-capade across America, their fiery passion is fueled by the forces trying to keep them apart. Lula's mother has hired private investigators to track and kill Sailor, but Lula isn't initially aware of her mother's true motives. The couple's trip is quickly spoiled by the presence of these ruthless trackers, leading them down winding highways and into seedy motels in New Orleans and Big Tuna, Texas.

Despite the bleak reality of their situation, Wild at Heart remains a star-crossed lovers romance at its core. Lynch pays homage to classic films like The Wizard of Oz (1939) with his own twisted spin, where the yellow brick road is now a symbol of loneliness, Emerald City is a tiny town in Texas, and Dorothy is a 20-something rebel on the run with a bad-boy parolee.

With Laura Dern and Nick Cage starring as the ill-fated lovers, Wild at Heart is a formulaic yet captivating tale of love and rebellion. The film's portrayal of a once-romanticized form of travel serves as a commentary on the harsh realities of the open road, where danger lurks around every corner.

Overall, Wild at Heart is a must-see for fans of David Lynch's surreal and often unsettling style, as well as those who enjoy classic road movies with a twist. With its unique blend of romance, drama, and dark humor, this film is sure to leave audiences enthralled and questioning the true meaning of love and freedom.

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