In the mid 19th century, Emily Dickinson was writing prolifically and in a passionate romantic relationship with her sister-in-law, yet she is still popularly believed to be a fridge recluse. Informed by Dickenson's private letters, this film is a light-hearted, humorous and bold take on the American poet who found herself facing male literacy gatekeepers too confused by her genius to take her work seriously, and instead attracts the attention of an ambitious female editor, n... (Full plot summary below)
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In the mid 19th century, Emily Dickinson was writing prolifically and in a passionate romantic relationship with her sister-in-law, yet she is still popularly believed to be a fridge recluse. Informed by Dickenson's private letters, this film is a light-hearted, humorous and bold take on the American poet who found herself facing male literacy gatekeepers too confused by her genius to take her work seriously, and instead attracts the attention of an ambitious female editor, named Mabel, who also sees Emily as a convenient cover for her bizarre love triangle.
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| ArtsATLSteve MurrayShifting fluidly from comic romp to serious drama, Nights resuscitates Dickinson from the cobwebbed, sexless mythology that we see, at the movie's end, her prudish literary executives invented for her after her death. |
| Birth.Movies.Death.Marisa MirabalWild Nights With Emily is refreshingly liberating in its laughter, but also rich in worthwhile lessons. |
| Film School RejectsNatalie MokryDickinson fan or not, the premise is interesting and the history fascinating. |
| The SkinnyIana MurrayWild Nights is a comedy through and through but is still emotionally resonant. |
| La Movie BoeufDavid N. ButterworthMaybe "Wild Nights with Emily" is one of those films I'll revisit, oh, ten, fifteen years from now and realize I Missed the Boat -- Maybe -- |
| Much Ado About CinemaHannah RyanOlnek has crafted a lovely, heart-warming piece which reminds us of the importance of revisiting and challenging historical narratives and leaves one in both fits of laughter and in need of a few moments of contemplation. |
| User ReviewJacqueline Primrose MEveryone should see this film. It has everything. It is funny, educational, and touching. Based on true events. Wildly entertaining. Run don't saunter to see Wild Night's with Emily. |
| User ReviewElaine MEveryone should see this film. It has everything. It is funny, educational, and touching. Based on true events. Wildly entertaining. Run don't saunter to see Wild Night's with Emily. |
| User ReviewSandy HSaw this movie last night and loved it. It was warm and endearing and Molly Shannon's portrayal of Emily Dickinson was fascinating and believable. It is a comedy with with a good sense of humor yet the dramatic story of Emily Dickinson is well told. |
| User ReviewErik B. AMolly Shannon is a national treasure. I love what she does. The last movie I saw her in was The Little Hours, a 13th century sex comedy about Medieval nuns starring Aubrey Plaza and Alison Brie. Two years ago she was the female lead of Other People which opened the @sdfilmfestival (San Diego International Film Festival). This year, the same festival showed us Wild Nights with Emily, starring Ms. Shannon as the great American poet Emily Dickinson. It was not only an impressive deadpan farce, it corrects the historical record on the poet's horribly maligned reputation. I won't spoil the brilliant ending in this review, but I can give it a high recommendation. Though I'm not sure all audiences will appreciate it. The production value is pretty low. It feels like a classical poetry lecture performed by local historical re-enactors reading their lines badly much of the time. Molly Shannon was the only name or face I recognized. But it was very self-aware of all this. Many times poetry was spoken directly to the camera, breaking the fourth wall with a dry wink and a nod. I didn't mind all that, but not many people will be pairing this film on a double feature night with Venom or the Predator (unless they're intentionally trying to be ironic). If there ever was what used to be called a "Chick Flick" this is it. But it already has a built in fan base: anybody who has had a passing interest in Dickinson, Emerson, Whitman or the Bronte sisters. Molly Shannon is a national treasure. I love what she does. The last movie I saw her in was The Little Hours, a 13th century sex comedy about Medieval nuns starring Aubrey Plaza and Alison Brie. Two years ago she was the female lead of Other People which opened the San Diego International Film Festival. This year, the same festival showed us Wild Nights with Emily, starring Ms. Shannon as the great American poet Emily Dickinson. It was not only an impressive deadpan farce, it corrects the historical record on the poet's horribly maligned reputation. I won't spoil the brilliant ending in this review, but I can give it a high recommendation. Though I'm not sure all audiences will appreciate it. The production value is pretty low. It feels like a classical poetry lecture performed by local historical re-enactors reading their lines badly much of the time. Molly Shannon was the only name or face I recognized. But it was very self-aware of all this. Many times poetry was spoken directly to the camera, breaking the fourth wall with a dry wink and a nod. I didn't mind all that, but not many people will be pairing this film on a double feature night with Venom or the Predator (unless they're intentionally trying to be ironic). If there ever was what used to be called a "Chick Flick" this is it. But it already has a built in fan base: anybody who has had a passing interest in Dickinson, Emerson, Whitman or the Bronte sisters. To be honest, I was a bit bored at times, but I do ever so admire the courage it took to produce this film. If you don't see it, please go look up what the controversy is all about. If the Harvard Library thinks it's important enough to correct the record this way, we all should too. |
