the bizarre in the ordinary. The accomplishment of Demme and the writer, E. Max Frye, is to think their characters through before the very first scene. They know all about Charlie and Lulu, and so what happens after the meeting outside that restaurant is almost inevitable, given who they are and how they look at each other. This is one of those rare movies where the plot seems surprised at what the characters do." Chicago Tribune film critic Dave Kehr gave the film a perfect four star review, stating "It's not every day that someone goes Alfred Hitchcock one better, but in Something Wild, Jonathan Demme has done it." Home media Something Wild was released on VHS by HBO Video on July 15, 1987. The film was released on DVD by MGM on June 5, 2001, presented in its original 1.85:1 widescreen aspect ratio. The only special feature was the original theatrical trailer. On May 10, 2011, Something Wild was released by The Criterion Collection on DVD and Blu-ray. The Blu-ray has a new, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised by director of photography Tak Fujimoto and approved by director Jonathan Demme. It also features new video interviews with Demme and writer E. Max Frye, the original theatrical trailer, and a special booklet featuring an essay by film critic David Thompson. Soundtrack The film's soundtrack was released on LP and CD, featuring only 10 of the 49 tracks in the title credits. Notable omissions from the CD were the school reunion songs performed by The Feelies (including "Fame" and "I'm a Believer"), and The Troggs' "Wild Thing" (which gave the film its title and which was sung in the convertible scene). Track listing "Loco De Amor (Crazy For Love)" by David y Celia – 3:45 "Ever Fallen In Love" by Fine Young Cannibals – 3:48 "Zero, Zero Seven Charlie" by UB40 – 3:48 "Not My Slave" by Oingo Boingo – 4:23 "You Don't Have To Cry" by Jimmy Cliff – 3:57 "With You Or Without You" by Steve Jones – 4:46 "Highlife" by Sonny Okosun – 3:40 "Man With A Gun" by Jerry Harrison – 4:32 "Temptation" by New Order – 3:28 "Wild Thing" by Sister Carol – 4:05 Charts Accolades See also List of American films of 1986 After Hours - 1985 black comedy thriller film with a similar theme Desperately Seeking Susan - 1985 comedy-drama film with a similar