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List Price: $4.99 | | Label: Bci / Eclipse
Salesrank: 99650
Released: April 24, 2001 |
| Our Price: $7.72 |
| Used Price: $1.25 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
The Wild Ride features Jack Nicholson in a 1960 early starring role. This black and white cult classic stars Nicholson as a rebellious punk of the beat generation who spends days as an amateur dirt track racecar driver in between partying and troublemaking. He eventually kidnaps his ex-buddy's girlfriend kills a few police officers and finally sees his own life end in tragedy. The Wild Ride is a must-see for Nicholson fans!System Requirements: Running Time 60 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating: NR UPC: 787364411191 Manufacturer No: 44111-9
The Wild Ride Reviews:
As Bad as Bad Gets!! 
2009-10-29 - What a Waste! Jack N. is one of my faves, but he didn't hit his stride until The Last Detail & Five Easy Pieces & Carnal Knowledge. First off, the soundtrack is so horribly distracting it's pathetic. The 'Wild Youth' in this movie are anything but. They wear nice button down shirts and are clean shaved and nicely groomed. Their big parties include like two beers each and a pint and some of the lamest dancing around. Dialogue is cheesy. Like if they keep repeating the words crazy, man, and farout we're gonna believe they're cool. Jack N. is Top Stud, which includes browbeating, insulting, and controlling everyone around him. The racing footage gives you good glimpses of rotating tires and little else. Comparisons to Brando and Dean are laughable in their lame attempts to prop up this embarassment. And the Hot Rods are are nothing to speak about either. Basically just grandma cars. No sweet paint or fat tires or tricked out anything. I woulda gave it 2, but went with one to balance out this inexplicable praise being doled out to this clunker. Does anyone recognize good cinema?
Step Back in Time 
2008-02-25 - Jack Nicholson is a staple of today's 'pop' culture. Today we see him at the Oscar's, being interviewed; like he has always been present. THE WILD RIDE is a step back BEFORE "EASY RIDER", the television westerns. I get the impression that his part in this film took very little effort to get into character. Car/hot rod buffs will enjoy what 1960's movie directors thought were the 'hot set-ups of the day. I would recommend this as an addition to round out your Nicholson collection, a early step in his development.
Very Exciting - A Early Jack Nicholson 
2005-05-27 - This movie is so exciting as there is plenty of action, pretty girls and a very early Jack Nicholson. Watching this movie is like watching the birth of a great movie star. It seems just like a time capsule. Very nice! Jack is in only his 2nd top-billed movie.
The Wild Rice 
2005-03-25 - Juvenile Delinquent sees the error his ways. The wicked are punished in the never ending struggles of good over evil. Like many films from this era, it serves as a study in what was cool in the 1950s, with a moral reminder. Although it's a well put together budget film, the most enlightening part may come from the music and watching these kids dance? Don't go overboard on this one, or expect too much, but it just might be worth a spin.
pit stop powerfulness
2005-02-26 - amazing
the whole cast is amazing
the story is shocking, touching and amazing
a classic this shall stay for the next 90 years
I've watched it 2 times already and shall watch it more
count on it
the movie offers many insights on life, racing and other things. see what you can learn fellow movie goers
