Review of Wild (2014) by Anna Tatarska for Movie Mezzanine — 11 Dec 2014

Nick Hornby's script doesn't follow the traditional linear trail...

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This review of Wild (2014) was written by Anna Tatarska and published by Movie Mezzanine on 11 December 2014.

Wild has generally received positive reviews.

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A great movie - so beautiful and touching... :) And Reese Witherspoon has done an incredible job! Two thumbs up! :)…

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By Terrie M (18) on 31 Dec 2017

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By Sparkle S (39) on 06 Aug 2017

Beside all the sex scenes, I liked it. Made a lasting impression…

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The premise is great and Reese Witherspoon looks Oscar-worthy in promotional material too, but somehow the end product and her performance…

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