{"id":744273,"date":"2025-05-21T16:10:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T16:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=744273"},"modified":"2025-05-21T16:10:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T16:10:01","slug":"critics-rave-over-the-wilde-girls-a-quirky-period-comedy-with-heart-hilarity-and-a-touch-of-mud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/critics-rave-over-the-wilde-girls-a-quirky-period-comedy-with-heart-hilarity-and-a-touch-of-mud_744273.html","title":{"rendered":"Critics Rave Over &#8220;The Wilde Girls&#8221; &#8211; A Quirky Period Comedy With Heart, Hilarity, and a Touch of Mud"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float:right; width:250px; padding:8px 10px 10px 10px;\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2025\/05\/1747816443.jpg\" style=\"border:none !important;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29\" title=\"Critics Rave Over &quot;The Wilde Girls&quot; - A Quirky Period Comedy With Heart, Hilarity, and a Touch of Mud\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2025\/05\/1747816443.jpg\" alt=\"Critics Rave Over &quot;The Wilde Girls&quot; - A Quirky Period Comedy With Heart, Hilarity, and a Touch of Mud\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" style=\"padding:0px 0px 10px 10px; border:0 solid !important;\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"quotes\">\n<div>Lydia Pearl Pentz and Cali Scolari are fish-out-of-water heiresses lost in the forest of the Pacific Northwest in The Great Depression.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-style:italic; padding:8px 0px;\">&#8220;The Wilde Girls&#8221; &#8211; What the critics are saying.<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CSKd0dUOeWk\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Wilde Girls Official Trailer Link: <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CSKd0dUOeWk\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CSKd0dUOeWk<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Hollywood, Ca. &#8211;<\/strong> Hollywood may be the land of million-dollar budgets and CGI spectacle, but every so often a low-budget indie sneaks out of the forest&mdash;literally&mdash;and steals the spotlight. Enter <em>The Wilde Girls<\/em>, the latest from maverick indie filmmaker Timothy Hines, which has critics smiling, chuckling, and maybe even getting a little misty-eyed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A heartwarming, screwball survival comedy set in the 1930s, <em>The Wilde Girls<\/em> follows two spoiled sisters from high society who, after losing their fortune in the Great Depression, are unceremoniously tossed into the wilds of Oregon. Think <em>It Happened One Night<\/em> meets <em>The Simple Life<\/em> meets a bear. With a twist of mud. Lots of mud.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>THE CAST THAT KEEPS IT WILD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">At the heart of the film is <em>Cali Scolari<\/em> in her feature debut, and yes, that Scolari surname isn&rsquo;t a coincidence. She&rsquo;s the daughter of Emmy-winning actor Peter Scolari (<em>Girls<\/em>, <em>Bosom Buddies<\/em>) and Broadway star Cathy Trien (Gossip Girl, Gotham, Honey, I Shrunk The Kids). Talk about legacy genes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;Cali Scolari, daughter of Emmy Award-winner Peter Scolari &amp; Broadway star Cathy Trien, plays Mattie in her feature film debut and manages to make a lasting impression,&rdquo; praises <em>IndieWrap Magazine<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2025\/05\/57abf5bbb42741fd9d5377243415a06a.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cali Scolari in The Wilde Girls, PENDRAGON PICTURES<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Scolari stars alongside the magnetic <em>Lydia Pearl Pentz<\/em>, who shines as her sister Tinsley. &ldquo;Pentz, in particular, steals scenes with a mix of deadpan delivery and endearing physical comedy&hellip; she commands attention every time she&rsquo;s on screen,&rdquo; says <em>Cinedump&rsquo;s<\/em> Jessie Hobson.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Together, they&#8217;re &ldquo;a dynamite duo, with impeccable comedic timing amidst their shenanigans,&rdquo; (<em>IndieWrap<\/em>) and serve up &ldquo;a delightful obliviousness that&rsquo;s hard not to enjoy.&rdquo; (<em>Cinedump<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2025\/05\/8e5eee1f14a703ca8966aa23fc094e81.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lydia Pearl Pentz in The Wilde Girls, PENDRAGON PICTURES<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The film&#8217;s not-so-gentle giant comes in the form of <em>Teddy Smith<\/em>, a real-life stand-up comedy sensation playing Silas, the rugged mountain man who becomes the sisters&rsquo; unlikely guide and reluctant babysitter. &ldquo;Teddy Smith adds strong support as Silas, grounding the chaos with a world-weary warmth&rdquo; (<em>Cinedump<\/em>), and &ldquo;brings gruff charm&rdquo; (<em>Influx Magazine<\/em>). Even <em>Screencritix<\/em> acknowledges, &ldquo;Teddy Smith gives Silas a grounded, heartfelt presence that adds weight to the comedy.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2025\/05\/9c1c1fd31d7e41de4333d89bf03d2bc7.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Teddy Smith in The WIlde Girls, PENDRAGON PICTURES<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">DIRECTOR TIMOTHY HINES: MASTER OF THE INDIE MIRACLE<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you&rsquo;re wondering how on earth a sepia-toned, 1930s period road movie with montages, musical numbers, and location shoots in the wild was pulled off with a shoestring budget, the answer is Timothy Hines.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;As an indie filmmaker, I&rsquo;m in awe of how Hines was able to create a period piece on a low indie budget.&rdquo; (<em>Film Threat<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He&rsquo;s no stranger to ambitious storytelling. Hines, known for Sci-Fi fantasy tales (<em>War of the Worlds: The True Story<\/em>) and historical epics (<em>10 Days in a Madhouse<\/em>), brings his usual flair to this stripped-down, laughter-packed survival romp. But here, he trades alien invasions for slapstick and sisterhood&mdash;and it works.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;Timothy Hines approaches the story in a way that does not detract from the innocence of it all&rdquo; (<em>IndieWrap<\/em>), and &ldquo;makes a great film, one that works on multiple levels.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A ROAD-TRIP TO NOWHERE&mdash;AND EVERYWHERE<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The plot? Simple, sweet, and madcap. Two heiresses are exiled to the wilderness by their disillusioned aunts in a last-ditch effort to build their character. What follows is a screwball comedy of errors involving bears, squirrel soup, bug bites, and a growing bond between two sisters who previously couldn&#8217;t share a hairbrush.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;The setup is strong: two privileged girls with no survival skills, thrown into the harsh wilderness and expected to fend for themselves.&rdquo; (<em>Screencritix<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">And yes, there&rsquo;s even an assassin named Button with an inexplicable British accent. Because why not?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;The assassin character named Button, played with awkward British flair by Matt Silver, is entertaining as well,&rdquo; notes <em>Influx Magazine<\/em>, proving that no film is complete without a sharply dressed Brit hunting heiresses in the woods.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CINEMATOGRAPHY: A LOVE LETTER TO THE PAST<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One of the most surprising stars of <em>The Wilde Girls<\/em> is the cinematography.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;Visually speaking, the film bursts out of its own shell. The cinematography is crisp and the greenish grainy filter over everything gives the film a distinctly unique look,&rdquo; (<em>IndieWrap<\/em>). Jessie Hobson adds, &ldquo;On-location shots beautifully showcase the rugged beauty of the Pacific Northwest&hellip; giving the wilderness a personality of its own.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Even <em>Screencritix<\/em> had to admit, &ldquo;One of the film&rsquo;s clear strengths is its cinematography. The wild environment often feels like its own character.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2025\/05\/60f5f2718c8d7f42aa9567637687fa1c.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lydia Pearl Pentz and Cali Scolari in The Wilde Girls, PENDRAGON PICTURES<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Vintage filters, old-timey aesthetics, and recreated <em>archival footage<\/em> help <em>The Wilde Girls<\/em> lean fully into its period stylization. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s something admirable about the way it leans into its stylization&mdash;especially with the use of old-timey filters&hellip; the effect is both playful and oddly immersive.&rdquo; (<em>Cinedump<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;The mise-en-sc&egrave;ne is pretty impressive, with the clothing, vehicles and buildings being convincing that they belong in that era,&rdquo; adds <em>UK Film Review<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2025\/05\/d82db23c4cfb5bd69feae005ee772858.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Wilde Girls, PENDRAGON PICTURES<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">MUSIC: SWINGING THROUGH THE FOREST<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Let&rsquo;s not forget the tunes. Hines and producer <em>Susan Goforth<\/em> (also a contributor to the score) infuse the film with a whimsical, Americana-flavored soundtrack.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;The music works really well. The score elevates the entire film, conveying feelings and emotions that cannot be expressed through the visual medium alone,&rdquo; writes <em>IndieWrap<\/em>. <em>Cinedump<\/em> adds that the soundtrack &ldquo;gives the movie a road trip-like rhythm&hellip; tying together the sisters&rsquo; physical journey with their emotional one.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;Commendations also go to the creativity involving the montages that contain atmosphere that bring the viewer to the time of the Great Depression.&rdquo; (<em>UK Film Review<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A CRITICALLY-APPROVED MUDDY MASTERPIECE<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So what are critics saying across the board?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;The Wilde Girls is a damn good time. From its likable protagonists to the twists and turns in the adventure in the dense forests of Oregon, the film takes us on a memorable journey.&rdquo; (<em>IndieWrap<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;It has heart, humor, and two standout lead performances that carry it across the finish line.&rdquo; (<em>Cinedump<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;A hidden gem that&rsquo;s well worth the trek.&rdquo; (<em>Cinedump<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;The Wilde Girls is a plucky indie comedy with plenty of heart.&rdquo; (<em>Influx Magazine<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;If you have an afternoon to spare, this is a delightful and quirky way to spend it.&rdquo; (<em>Cinedump<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;The Wilde Girls remains entertaining thanks to its spirited performances, its clever script moments, and its surprisingly emotional core.&rdquo; (<em>Screencritix<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;All in all, Timothy Hines makes the whole adventure believable and the cast performances manage to sell it perfectly.&rdquo; (<em>IndieWrap<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Even <em>Film Threat<\/em>, known for its sharp tongue, called the leads &ldquo;Laurel and Hardy-esque, wonderfully played by Lydia Pearl Pentz and Cali Scolari,&rdquo; adding, &ldquo;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.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">SO SHOULD YOU WATCH IT?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you&rsquo;re still wondering whether <em>The Wilde Girls<\/em> is worth your time, the answer is simple: &ldquo;Worth the watch,&rdquo; says <em>Influx Magazine<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With seven-and-a-half stars from <em>Influx<\/em>, and three-and-a-half stars out of five (yes, really) from <em>Screencritix<\/em>, this indie comedy is winning over hearts and minds one bean-stained sock at a time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So grab some popcorn (maybe a bug net), and prepare to fall in love with two hopelessly clueless sisters who prove you don&rsquo;t need to know how to survive in the wilderness to discover who you really are.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Just don&rsquo;t forget your fancy party shoes. Tinsley didn&rsquo;t.<\/p>\n<p><span style='font-size:18px !important;'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/companyname\/pendragonpictures.com_22591.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pendragon Pictures<\/a><br \/><strong>Contact Person:<\/strong> Susan Goforth<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/email_contact_us.php?pr=critics-rave-over-the-wilde-girls-a-quirky-period-comedy-with-heart-hilarity-and-a-touch-of-mud\" rel=\"nofollow\">Send Email<\/a><br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> +1 310-480-0837<br \/><strong>City:<\/strong> Los Angeles<br \/><strong>State:<\/strong> CA<br \/><strong>Country:<\/strong> United States<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pendragonpictures.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.pendragonpictures.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/press_stat.php?pr=critics-rave-over-the-wilde-girls-a-quirky-period-comedy-with-heart-hilarity-and-a-touch-of-mud\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lydia Pearl Pentz and Cali Scolari are fish-out-of-water heiresses lost in the forest of the Pacific Northwest in The Great Depression. &#8220;The Wilde Girls&#8221; &#8211; What the critics are saying. 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