Premiere:
Country
of origin: USA
Directed
by: Timothy Hines
Written
by: Timothy Hines
Distributed
by: Pendragon Pictures
Genre:
Comedy, Adventure
Runtime:
1h59min
Starring:Lydia Pearl Pentz,
Cali Scolari, Susan Goforth
Set during the Great Depression in 1932, The Wilde Girlsfollows sisters Tinsley and Mattie Wild, who have lived a very comfortable
life until their father Cornelius passes away. When the first will
goes missing and another will is found that leaves everything to
their aunts, the sisters are sent far away into the wilderness to
“learn how life really works”. But it seems more of a “get away
from here”. The story focuses on these two strong willed sisters as
they clash, argue and slowly adapt to a world far from comfort.
The movie is very dialogue heavy, but it works. Along their
journey, the sisters encounter a wide mix of strange and memorable
moments. Raccoons steal their lipstick. They cross paths with elk,
hare, dragonflies, squirrels and other animals that give the forest a
lively presence. There are cars exploding, a bear chase, gun fights
in the forest, plus many other unexpected situations that keep
appearing. The movie stays centered on the sisters and their
grand adventure to stay alive and find out what is really going on.
On a lighter note, they meet a friendly fellow in the forest who adds
warmth to their adventure.
At times, the forest scenery reminded me a lot of Sweden, which
was a bit amusing considering the story is set in Oregon.
The actresses that play Tinsley and Mattie (Lydia Pearl Pentz,
Cali Scolari) do an excellent job carrying the film. Their wit, charm
and humor make their sisterly clashes fun to watch. Because of them,
the long conversations feel natural and engaging rather than slow.
The film has a playful old school feel with green screen effects,
inserted animals and newsreel footage that help sell the 1930s
setting. The audio also feels layered in an old fashioned way, almost
as if the sound sits slightly on top of the image. It can feel a bit
strange at times, but you get used to it and it becomes part of the
movie’s character.
Overall, The Wilde Girls is a solid movie. Some scenes feel stronger than others, but the sisters performances carry it through. It is a bit uneven in places, though viewers used to indie films will likely appreciate its charm.
Rating: 7/10
The sisters are genuinely funny and well acted, which makes the
movie feel really alive and engaging.
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