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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 5050070008388
Format: PAL
Number Of Discs: 1
Region Code: 2
Sales Rank: 215577
Theatrical Release Date: November 07, 1986
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com essential video:
Jonathan Demme's sexy 1986 road comedy, a story about the liberation of a stuffed-shirt businessman (Jeff Daniels) by a free-spirited punkette (Melanie Griffith), looks better and better as the years go by. By dressing Griffith in a bowl-cut black wig and giving her character the resonant nickname Lulu, Demme establishes a clear link with G.W. Pabst's 1928 Louise Brooks melodrama Pandora's Box--except that in this case the influence of a sexual free spirit is not seen as malign or corrupting. The turning point comes when the girl's hard-edged manner is discarded along with the wig and the nickname: Lulu turns into Audrey, a touchingly vulnerable, fluffy blonde. Ray Liotta, making his first big splash as Audrey's ex-con ex-husband, a hot-wired collection of homicidal tics, personifies the menacing aspects of the 'wild side' of life. The intensity of the final showdown between Daniels and Liotta startles some viewers, but it provides a needed catharsis. The film's glorious soundtrack album featuring David Byrne's peppy title track became a hit in its own right, and is still readily available. --David Chute
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - A new twist on a love story
This is a great twist on the traditional love story. Demme takes you on a 'wild' ride. Inspires to get priorities correct in life. An interesting evening for two: somthing for the guys - someone who get over their head, something for the girls - an untraditional love story that touches the heart. Let's hope that not every couple starts out like this. Great cast with Griffith, Daniels, Liotta (in a superb and very scary performance).
Rating:  - Best reason to buy this.....
aside from Demme being awesome...he has fantastic taste in music and this film is no exception.....let's not forget that the worship worthy band the The Feelies makes a cameo....reason enough to buy the film, in my opinion!
Rating: - Good pick- me- upper- movie
Great casting-believable storyline-natural acting. Excellent blend of comedy,love and drama. I bought two cause i might wear out one! John J Wedrall.
Rating: - Fun!
This is a fun movie with good performances by Melanie Griffith, Jeff Daniels and Ray Liotta. I loved it the first time I saw it and still enjoy it.
Rating: - Love the film , wish the DVD had more features on it though
I remember when I first saw this film - Melanie Griffith got to me . I hoped I would meet a woman like her character the next day . It didn't happen , but I can still go back to this film to relive the thrill .
It's offbeat but will get you in due to the quality of the performances . The danger element of the story kicks in later on and builds up from there . If it's your sort of film , you will care what happens .
The director's style will help keep you glued to it .
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