Wild Child
Wild Child

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Wild Child

1991
Movie
90 min
English

Laurie has just made it in Hollywood by landing a role in a TV show. To celebrate, she decides to invite the old gang from high school to her Los Angeles home for a weekend. It's then that she realizes she still has the hots for her old flame Todd.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Robert Michael MorrisGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A spoiled and rebellious teenage girl from Malibu is sent to a strict English boarding school by her father. She struggles to adapt to the rigid rules and prim environment, clashing with her strict headmistress and fellow students. While initially resistant, she begins to find her place and even starts to fall for a charming boy, challenging her preconceived notions about life and love.

Critical Reception

Wild Child received mixed reviews from critics, with many finding it a formulaic teen comedy that failed to live up to its potential. While Brooke Shields' performance was sometimes praised, the film's predictable plot and lack of originality were frequently cited as drawbacks. Audiences had a similar tepid response, finding it an unremarkable entry in the teen genre of the early 90s.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on predictable teen movie tropes.

  • Brooke Shields' star power is unable to elevate the thin script.

  • A by-the-numbers coming-of-age story with little distinction.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Wild Child' are scarce due to its limited release and age, but general sentiment indicates it's a forgettable teen comedy that doesn't offer much new to the genre. Some may appreciate the nostalgic aspect if they saw it during its initial run.

Fun Fact

Despite being set in Malibu, the film was primarily shot in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, which doubled for the Californian setting.

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