"'Something Wild' is the pinnacle of Demme's early style. Starring Melanie Griffith as an unnerving free spirit in a Louise Brooks bob and Jeff Daniels as her yuppie quarry, the film begins as a spiky goofball comedy-romance, cute enough but razor-sharp around the edges. Halfway through, though, Demme pulls the rug out from under his callow hero and unsuspecting audience: Ray Liotta, brilliantly scary, turns up as Griffith's spurned husband and "Something Wild" pivots gracefully into a thriller about the perils of irresponsibility. Chuck it all and go find America, the movie says, but don't be surprised if America bites back." — Ty Burr