Los Angeles, CA - Acclaimed indie outlet Film Threat, long hailed as a leading voice in championing independent cinema, has released a glowing review of Timothy Hines’ The Wilde Girls, with senior critic Alan Ng praising the film’s humor, ambition, and standout performances.
The Wilde Girls Trailer Link: https://www.youtube.com/embed/CSKd0dUOeWk
Film Threat senior critic Alan Ng writes in his review:
“The Wilde Girls is an ambitious little comedy... Writer/director Timothy Hines takes us back in time to the golden era of film... I’m in awe of how Hines was able to create a period piece on a low indie budget.”
He continues:
“Ultimately, The Wilde Girls works because of the relationship between Tinsley and Mattie and the clever dialogue, sight gags, and silly situations the ladies are in.”
Ng likens the film’s comedic dynamic to Laurel and Hardy, applauding the performances of leads, "Wonderfully played by Lydia Pearl Pentz and Cali Scolari," who portray the hilariously mismatched Wilde sisters. Film Threat also highlights Hines’ cinematic vision, "The look and feel of the entire film are quite ambitious. As an inde filmmaker, I'm in awe of how Hines was able to create a period piece on a low budget. He combines sepia tone filters, soft focus close-ups of the women and green-screen matte paintings to convincingly evoke 1920s era buildings and landscapes." — a technique inspired by films such as Paper Moon, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, and The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.
Above: Cali Scolari as Mattie Wilde in The Wilde Girls.
Set during the Great Depression, The Wilde Girls follows the story of two pampered heiresses thrown into the wilds of the Pacific Northwest, where they must survive without society’s luxuries or their wealthy father’s protection. The forest itself becomes a character — both beautiful and dangerous — shot entirely on location in Washington State’s rugged wilderness.
The review arrives just as The Wilde Girls builds momentum on the festival circuit and prepares for its theatrical debut.
Above: A scene from The Wilde Girls courtesy of Pendragon Pictures
THEATRICAL RELEASE DATES: Laemmle NoHo 7, Los Angeles – Opens May 30 Cinema Village, New York City – Opens June 6 Nationwide rollout begins in July
Film Threat’s endorsement marks a major milestone for the film, reinforcing its heartwarming message and broad appeal — a comedy for the whole family, grounded in themes of resilience, sisterhood, and the idea that there’s more to life than the clicking of coins.
Founded in 1985, Film Threat is one of the most influential voices in independent film, with a loyal readership of filmmakers, critics, and cinephiles. Known for its honest reviews and industry relevance, it is considered a go-to platform for discovering emerging talent and trends in cinema.
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