Wild Orchid Reviews

• Wild Orchid - both versions

  
  By A3KMTOFTUUNFHG on 2002-04-23
  WILD ORCHID was released in 1990 surrounded by controversy that the sex scenes between Carre Otis and Mickey Rourke were not faked. They were a couple at the time, and it is possible that there is some truth to the rumor, but in the end does it matter?

  It's a typical Zalman King affair -- rather thin plot revolving around some business intrigue and mostly a sexual awakening of a girl from the country traveling to Rio. The setting provides incredible material for the brilliant cinematography, and the music is sexy and moody. A very fun role for Jacqueline Bisset, but unfortunately too little for anyone else to do other than pose and preen ... and ... well... do love scenes. Zalman King movies are soft and sensuous, and revolve around mood and sex scenes. Don't expect anything more than well-photgraphed love scenes, and you will be fine.

  To all you DVD geeks out there (like me) -- edge enhancemnet is at an all-time high here. Colors are good, and its nice to see this movie in widescreen format. You get both the R-rated version and the unrated versions, but this is done on sides of the disc and not by branching. You get a 2 channel stereo mix that is not very good, but probably the original soundtrack without any remastering (pity because this one needs the extra ooomph in the sound department). Grain and print flaws are obvious, the film shows its age in the transfer. But at the low retail price fans of the movie will like it, but certainly not a demo disc by any means.
  
  

• Clever comment on Reaganism set in a galaxy of post-transformational liberalism.

  
  By A2TDK8D4HEMUYW on 2005-07-08
  Just kidding, I don't know what I'm talking about. You should see this movie if you like:
  
  1) Sex
  2) Nudity
  3) Hot babes
  4) Mickey Rourke
  5) Carre Otis
  6) Mickey Rourke and Carre Otis going at it for real
  7) Perfume commercials
  8) Directors trying to make their softcore porn look like art by filming everything sensually and in slow motion, so the film appears to be arthouse and "visually stimulating"
  9) Really, really, really bad dialogue
  10) Lots of good banging and screwing without a plot
  11) Mickey Rourke playing a total pimp (which is different than just Mickey Rourke - I mean, there's Mickey Rourke, and then there's Mickey Rourke the Pimp, which is even cooler)
  
  
  And finally...
  
  12) Hot female characters who wear glasses and carry around clipboards so the audience believes they are smart and successful businesswomen, when in fact they'd have a hard time calculating 1 + 1. (Also see: Alone in the Dark, Tara Reid's character; or Fantastic Four, Jessica Alba's.)
  
  Highly recommended to the appropriate demographic.
  
  I could kill myself for buying it. :(
  
  

• Well, now.

  
  By A2ODBHT4URXVXQ on 2003-12-30
  This one isn't quite mainstream, to say the least. Soft-porn probably would describe it well, but still, I enjoyed it lots, esp the scene in the weird half-abandoned building with the couple making love under a trickling stream of water.
  Mickey Rourke, fresh from 9 ½ Weeks, again plays a brooding screwed-up millionaire. Lots of kinky sex and titillating background action and dialogue make it fun to watch with someone special. Good sound track, too.
  
  

• More Than Meets the Eye

  
  By A1S7RQ60RH8Z2P on 2006-04-09
  Wild Orchid. Most people think its some smut movie with no plot. No one ever looks between the lines. It may have sex, and some crazy acting, and even a bogus plot, but the theme of it is important. True love. Call me sentimental and a hopeless romantic, but this movie touched me. Emily and Wheeler, opposites in every way, somehow find love, together. I wish everyone was as lucky. To find happiness where you least expect it. I wish I could be as happy as those two. Look around you. Do you see people with this kind of passion and love? It's sad, too, because we know what happened to the actors who played these lovers. I hope that someone out there has a relationship like this so that we have more to cling to then fiction. It may not have been the best movie, but it had an important message: When you find true love grab it with both hands and never let go.
  
  

• Mickey Rourke and Carre Otis HEAT up the screen

  
  By A3DCI37LRQP31Q on 2003-02-20
  Ok, I'll just state first that the film isn't the best your ever going to see, and there might be some scenes in the movie that are ok, but once you get past that and be a bit forgiving- you are going to LOVE this steamy, excitable film. First off the scenery and the music are just beautiful and captavating. From the moment I saw Mickey Rourke and Carre Otis I was hooked. Both are uniquely interesting. Mickey Rourke is HOT, and Carre Otis is sensational and beautiful as attorney emily reed. When these two come together, for the duration of the story I desperatly wanted these two to get together and boy I was not disappointed. The atmosphere and scenery are steamy and sensual, and the main love theme is excellent I LOVE IT. And if you want to see these two in action your head is going to blow off. I have not seen a sex scene shot so superbly, sexy and beautiful in my life, with a soundtrack to complement it beautifully. And for the die hard fans who buy this YOU GET BOTH VERSIONS OF THE UN-RATED AND THE R-RATED VERSIONS OF THE FILM. The R-rated is just as mesmerising as the un-rated one, it is maybe more passionate, more kissing and holding each other which I LOVE and can't get over. I'm SO in Love with this movie and scenes from this film are mesmerising. Mickey and Carre are excellent. I'v read reviews where Carre Otis is put down, but in my opinion I don't believe a word of it. Carre Otis is the BEST. A very talented actress, a beautiful women and model. I loved Carre as Emily Reed, no one else could of played Emily as well as Carre. She has a special quality to her that leaves you wanting more, to watch more of her. Good work from Zalman King.- And who could forget the end scene when Wheeler finally gives in and surrenders to Emily. That moment from when she goes to leave and he embraces her which leads to the love scene, anyone that see's that scene will instantly love this film.
  
  
• Entertaining To A Point
  By A31UP10RQZS1W5 on 2004-10-09
  I have owned Wild Orchid for quite a few years and from the beginning thought it was a bit out there. Some of it doesn't fit, some of it doesn't make sense and some of it is just plain dumb. The reason I gave it 4 stars is because I like Mickey Rourke. Even though he does look at bit beat up in this movie and kind of scary looking at first with the slicked down hair he is practically oozing sex. Carre Otis's character, Emily, seems a bit aloof and childlike. She is bombarded by scenes of people having sex in an abandoned building, watching 2 people have sex in a limo. Wheeler (Mickey Rourke) almost seems to enjoy watching Emily squirm a bit. Wheeler is sort of detached, but wanting someone he can trust. Its tough to make sense of this movie because honestly the best part is the end. Now I have the unrated version so it shows more than the R-rating (for a movie like this one - unrated or NC-17 is the way to go)-the part where Wheeler and Emily make love finally. It is very arousing to say the least. I must give it to Zalman King. He knows how far to go to where the movie gets into your mind, but yet he doesn't go for the gratuitous sex. I suggest Delta of Venus, which is another Zalman King experience.
  
  
• Wild Orchid- A Zalman King Classic
  By A3GM2HDEURRD4M on 2002-01-06
  This is a Zalman King classic. The best film out of the trio of films that delt with simular themes. The people are beautiful, the sound track is one of my all time favoriates, and model actress Carrie Otis is easy to look at. Zalman King used influences from Two Moon Junction and 9 1/2 Weeks to provide this fans with a wonderful love story in a wonderful setting. Rumor has it, the film's opening scene had to be re-edited because the motion picture rating board (the pepole that rate motion pictures) gave this film a X-Rating. Rumor also has it that Carrie Otis and Mickey Rourke were actually making love on film. The two later married and then devorced. We can only hope that this hard to find video, and now for the first time on DVD, is the un-cut and un-edited version which has a "Non-Rating".
  
  
• Theatrical Soft Core Porn
  By A34D06JL7LC6MU on 2006-06-20
  In the late 80's to early 90's, Mickey Rourke may as well have been a porn star. Hell, every movie Rourke was in he was playing the same character who got a different hot chick...They were big-screen soft core porn films. Problem is, Mickey Rourke is so good at playing these characters that the movies he's done aren't that bad. Here, Rourke plays Wheeler...Who won't really enter into the synopsis for a moment. Rourke's ex-wife Carre Otis plays Emily, a young International lawyer who recieves a job with a big firm in New York and is hastily sent to Rio De Janeiro. In Rio, with her boss Claudia (Jaqueline Bisset) away; Emily begins to come into contact with sex almost everywhere she goes. Then, she meets Wheeler. Wheeler is that odd, soft-spoken, rich, womanizer guy every guy wishes they could be. Wheeler is the guy who says stuff to women in movies that we would never be able to get away with, but onscreen it just looks so damned easy. Anyway, unlike "9 1/2 Weeks", Wheeler and Emily don't just begin having sex. In fact, the big sex payoff isn't until the final minutes of the movie. And let's face it, if you rent this movie...You're not renting it for the story. Truth is, the story's not even that intriguing or event good for that matter. The whole movie has a plot like a soft-core porn movie. Thing is, Otis and Rourke have enough charisma on screen to pull of a movie like this. So, even if you ignore the sex, the movie isn't that bad. I, personally, think it's better than 9 1/2 Weeks. Fact is, even if you don't give a damn about the story. Carre Otis is f**king hot, so check it out.
  
  GRADE: B+
  
  
  
• To a Woman's Heart
  By A2H60RAR6IKGDS on 2000-11-15
  I love the "Wild Orchid". It is my favorite movie. I have to say, for a movie that deals with erotic sexual situations, this movie handles the subject with sensitivity. It is not a movie based on dirty sex, but instead it is based on passion, fantasy, and sensuality. The location in which it was filmed is in reality the sexual capital of the world, Brazil and I applaud the creator for the decision to base the movie there. The music is a whole other case, of brillance. The music is superb. The soundtrack is unforgettable. Only one error, the song, "It only has to happen once" by Ambitious Lovers sould have been incorporated in the CD soundtrack. This is the best movie, and Mickey Rourke is the perfect wild and in control lead actor. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
  
  
• "Wild Orchid " please more like "Withered Orchid"
  By A3C6CZC2JP67VK on 2006-02-04
  After Two Moon Junction and 91/2 Weeks I expected a lot when I watched Wild Orchid last night. Unfortunately I was extremely disappointed. I don't mean to imply the movie is totally awful or the worst movie ever made. It's not. But the movie had nothing unique about it at all and lacked a certain something. The expression "When you got it you got it" holds true to movies and "Wild Orchid" didn't have it.
  
  It's not Mickey Rourke or Carre Otis fault. Their both attractive people who seemed to try hard with the material on hand. But the material just wasn't interesting. It lacked subtlety. The worst part of the film is the horrid, trite dialogue; 'I'm afraid if I touch you you'll disappear', 'If you want me, come and hold me right now'; you've *got* to be kidding me!! Zalman King should learn to quit while he's ahead (take a look at the Red Shoe Diaries, for example: the same story recycled multiple times, shamelessly using David Duchovney to draw viewers because it wouldn't attract a single one without him (or, at least none out of high school and not desperately looking for some late-night nudity...)
  This film is the same, it uses 9 1/2 Weeks, and Mickey Rourke, to draw viewers even though it can't stand on its own feet because it's so unoriginal and poorly written...never mind the acting (what was Bruce Greenwood *thinking*???)
  
  Wild Orchid held neither the fascinating complexities and characters of "91/2 Weeks" or the dreamlike imagery and compelling mystery of "Two Moon Junction." It was just sex. It held none of the sensuality of the above mentioned. It's too bad because there was a lot of potential there. It was very much a letdown, in this case what you see is ultimately exactly what you'll get. Just don't expect anything more then that, again I wish this movie had been made differently, the main word that comes to mind when viewing wild orchid is "typical".
  
  
  
• Surprisingly sexy!
  By A16Q1LYIDE2WDZ on 2007-01-12
  So, it's a little dated but this movie is still HOT! It's twisted tale of lust as a kinky rich guy (Rourke) gets a shy, sexually inhibited young lawyer (Carrie Otis) to drop her inhibitions and do things 'good' girls don't do. Otis's character is HOT and one wonders how Wheeler (Rourke) can resist her charms as he plays an emotionally unavailable guy with some serious intamacy issues. He watches in the background as he persuades her to do nasty things with another guy and lives 'through' her as she enjoys herself. Emily seems frightened of her own desires at first as she sees the sexy people of Rio being free and letting loose and having a good time and she ultimately is unable to resist her urges. Meanwhile, Jaquiline Bisset's character is and older lady obsessed with Wheeler, who is trying to throw the young and gorgeous Carrie Otis at him to see if he can resist. I didn't find this movie insulting to women or perverted, it's just a sexy film about people who enjoy sex and there is nothing wrong with this. Anyone who is seriously offended by this is probably not very comfortable with sexuality on screen in general. It's really a pretty tame movie by today's standards, though I DO beleive the Rourke/Otis love scene was not faked. Overall, I found this a sexy movie I would watch it again. The plot is not great but the visuals are awesome, the bodies are HOT and all natural (before this dreadful 'breast implant' craze took over and made all women in nude scenes look like they have grapefruits in them!) and the chemestry between the characters is awesome! This might be a good date movie but be sure of the other person's taste before watching it, some people might consider it smutty or too nasty!
  
  
• Guilty Pleasure
  By A140IX35Y2V83N on 2006-03-19
  In my heart of hearts, I'm fully aware that this is not a good film; despite the lovely photography, the exotic locale, and the cast full of actors who should have known better, too much of it feels arbitrary, rather than organically motivated. And yet, there are days when nothing else will do -- hence the three stars.
  
  I honestly think it's the place itself -- Carnevale, the crowd scenes, that gorgeous establishing shot of Christ of the Andes in the beginning, all those long curving roads against the sea and the lone Harley with the long low handlebars in silhouette -- that elevate the piece from Red-Shoe-Diaries territory into something that makes me wish I was there. Carre Otis as Emily Reed is none too convincing as an international-business lawyer, even a new one, but she's as dewy and wholesome-looking as a peach pie. She's Dorothy, and Rio is Oz, and her two costars are right there in the same kind of fable: Jacqueline Bisset as a brassy but ultimately benevolent Glinda, and the magnificently screwed-up Rourke as the Wizard who's seen too much through his own eyes and wants another go at the world, using someone else's. The outline of the film holds an interesting premise; it's just good enough to make me wish it was better.
  
  
• wild as it may seem
  By A3PERVDBNCQJQV on 2004-02-19
  this is the definitive zalman king classic which follows on the heels of o'rourke's last erotc drama 9 1/2 weeks. no, this is not a sequel & the two films have little in common. while orchid may be flawed, it is certainly an entertaining & beautiful film which i'm sure you could watch over & over. carre otis plays the newcomer here & she has the expressions down pat even though some of her lines are delivered quite like we'd hope. jacqueline bisset is beautiful & fun to watch even though most of the screen time is focused on o'rourke & otis, whom eventually married & divorced in real life. carre otis plays emily reed, who has just accepted a position as a legal assistant under bisset & the two are off to rio de janiero. yes, that's right! brazil!! it's everything you'd ever hoped it would be so mr. king did a wonderful job with the sights & sounds. brazil was truly a daydream come true. as i'm getting off the subject a bit here, bisset throws emily off of o'rourke by making her wear the dress he initially had given to her many years back. as you can guess, o'rourke does find ms. reed completely charming & attractive but somehow cannot bring himself to show his true emotions. in the beginning of the film, he is also unable to touch her as he is emotionally withdrawn from the world. will she ever be able to break through this exterior to find real wheeler inside(o'rourke) or will she not? like 9 1/2 or red shoe diaries which are both projects zalman has worked on, wild orchid is very erotic & almost what you might consider borderline softcore pornography although far more complex & even a bit artsy. if you love passionate love stories with a twist, then wild orchid is a must see. i have no favorite scenes to mention here as i love the film in it's entirety. at such an affordable price, you too should own wild orchid if you don't already. much love.
  
  
• Surprisely good art.
  By ACVJUHDMG8RYP on 2004-09-17
  There has been a lot of reviews about this film. Luckily there were only 27. I can't seem to get past the proponents or opponents to this film.
  
  I look at the art, idea, and flow of the film. Sure there are some drawbacks and lack of continuity in the film, but the message of the film seems to be clear.
  
  The passion is what matters most. Where there is no passion, there is no love, and where there is no love, there is no desire.
  If desire doesn't exist there will be no growth.
  
  We were all created with certain desires. These were given from above. Not only must we act on those desires, but we must treat them as gold. The desires start out as seeds, implanted in our hearts, awaiting the faith and consideration of our neighbors to bloom.
  
  Now the drawbacks are, premarital sex is wrong. And adultery is wrong. If you step into these two areas, you have sinned.
  
  Besides that, enjoy the movie, it is ok, just remember what we have been called to do.
  
  -Calvin
  
  
• Compelling story!
  By AXT76HU0LY2VE on 2004-02-12
  I absolutely love this movie! MICKEY ROURKE does a GREAT job and I liked Carre Otis too - they DEFINITELY have chemistry! - it's NOT your ordinary love story but it pulls you in and keeps you there. Add in great music (I bought the CD too), and beautiful scenery - well, I'll be watching this movie a lot!
  
  
• I really wanted to like this movie ...
  By on 2002-03-04
  I honestly hoped this would be a good movie, but it was slow, dull, cluttered, and hard to follow. That may sound harsh, but I've watched school board meetings on public access television that were more compelling. Mickey Roarke is definitely a good actor, but seemed uninspired or maybe distracted in this. Carre Otis was also disappointing. I just don't think this role was a good match for her, even though she hadn't really been tested much as an actress before this. Also, if you look at Carre today, she is one of the most beautiful women you could ever see, but she is way, way, way too thin and unhealthy-looking in this film. (Mini-soapbox over the film and modeling industries' distorted expectiations) Yes, maybe she should have eaten more roast beef and mashed potatoes. I wouldn't necessarily recommend you don't rent it or buy it, but know that if you do, it may fall short of your expectations.
  
  
• Wild Orchaid
  By A3PGBUCHDXGPA2 on 2006-11-04
  This movie was NOT good at all. Other than it has beautiful people with real nice bodies,everything else is a waste of money and time!
  
  
• An erotic masterpiece
  By on 2002-07-31
  Zalman King succeeds at what he does in this film, giving audiences a kinky thrill through masterful building of erotic suspense, exotic locales and beautiful people. We watch things unfold through the perspective of beautiful Carre Otis' character, a rising star in a multinational company who is whisked off to sizzling Rio on her first major assignment.
  She meets mysterious, brooding Mickey Rourke, who though unfortunately typecast, does a good job at it. Rourke's character teases the sexually naive Otis in often cruel ways, exposing her to sensuality while not delivering himself. Rourke finally wises up to what he has in Otis though, in an erotic climax.
  Jacqueline Bisset is wonderful as Otis' boss, who also has a fixation with Rourke and manipulates Otis for vicarious thrill-seeking. A pity her character didn't indulge herself. I can always stand to see more of Jackie.
  
  
• an art movie, if you look closely enough
  By A3JKP0SXAGJDL7 on 2004-01-18
  Wild Orchid gave me a headache when I first saw it over a decade ago - what was all of this psychological drama? It quickly occured to me that I was watching an art film. There are scenes of sexuality that are mistaken by many as "soft core porn". I disagree -- every scene advances the story for the characters, and it is tastefully done in every instance. There is also a misconception that Mickey Rourke plays a "macho multimillionaire" -- no, he plays a sexually impotent multimillionaire that finds the will to love. This is a beautiful story, with strong characters set in an amazing city... a work of art, if you ask me.
  
  
• very sad
  By A1VCLTAGM5RLND on 2005-11-16
  This movie is very sad. I loved "9 1/2 weeks" and Wild Orchid is the opposite of that. I can't tell the worst thing in this movie, cause it's a hard question...I hated Mickey Rourke in this role; the movie is boring, and I also didn't recognize my own country in it. The only thing that make's this movie really good was seeing the black woman and black man fully nude having sex.
  
  
• Sexiness aside, the sentimentality was a big draw.
  By on 1999-05-12
  Admittedly, I'm not a big fan of porn in any sense of the word, but I've always been a sucker for odd ball attractions. I think Wheeler and Emily more than qualify. He the brooding and essentielly lonely man of wealth, she the somewhat naive and sweet natured transplant from the midwest. Hmmm, on second thought, maybe it's just more cliche than oddball. Well, however you look at it, it's an enjoyable movie if just for the locale and soundtrack. And I must say that Mickey Rourke has never been more appealing to me. I also thought Bisset did an outstanding job with Claudia, very brash and quite the ball buster. I originally saw this movie when it aired on Showtime and was disappointed by the video release which had cut out what I thought were crucial scenes with Emily and Wheeler, no sex, but emotional outbursts and confessions. When viewed without them, you wonder how some of the following scenes came about. Perhaps a director's cut could rememdy that. More Zalman King goodies that I liked were Wild Orchid 2: Two Shades of Blue (although how this would qualify as a sequel always had me scratching my head) and Red Shoe Diaries (more great music and a sexy pre-X-Files David Duchovny).
  
  
• Passionate, erotic, sensual true love
  By on 1999-05-18
  This is the movie that first introduced Mickey Rourke to his future wife Carre' Otis. The passionate sensuality displayed by the characters of this script was not simply actors playing a part but a true to life spark that ignited between lovers on film , forever immortalized for the romantics of it's audience, for all time. Sadly, the passion of these two has seen it's ups and downs off screen however, this movie will continue to truly ignite the memories of those of us who have been privelaged to watch an expression of professional actors who transcend a script and bring to film, TRUE LOVE, TRUE PASSION, and the art of sensuality ... Blessed are the thespians among us, for they ignite to life the dreams and imagination of all they touch. "Carre' forever" is a tatoo that now adorns Mickey Rourks arm. Clearly this beautyful young woman has not only a place in cinematic history forever, but within the heart of one of the greatest contempory actors of our time. If you are a romantic, if you love acting with true passion this movie will grace your memory and perhaps personal video collection, forever.....
  
  
• King of soft porn gets his feet wet
  By A56HXFPP8GUCS on 2003-06-13
  Zalman King, the reigning king of soft porn and legendary Red Shoes Diaries fame, puts this piece together that you will either call a classic or trash, depending on your view. The film has erotic scenery, Carrie Otis (good scenery in any film) and Mickey Rourke, who you will either love or hate. I cant say its a bad film but it does seriously lack a firm plot, other than rich spoiled millionare likes kinky sex with beautiful girl, hmmm, ok, and what else is new. For those looking for nice romantic film you will be dissapointed, this isnt it, but for those wanting a spicy, adult oriented film, then you will probably be enterained. There are some silly moments consistent with many of Kings films, as Rio locals get their 15 munutes of fame, but for me, there is just something missing from this film Red Shoes its not. The DVD gives viewers the choice of the R rated, or unrated versions, and to be honest, there isnt much difference.
  
  
• the best
  By AZINJ4S6RDZ2K on 2007-02-06
  I am very glad with my purchase. Fast delivery and very security package.
  Nancy
  
  
• Plucking the Flower
  By A3EBHHCZO6V2A4 on 2008-06-21
  "Wild Orchid" is one of Zalman King's pretentious "erotic" thrillers of the '90s. It starred then-hottie Mickey Rourke,as well as his then-girlfriend Carre Otis. Rourke stars as an aloof gazillionaire named Wheeler who longs for the human touch. Carre Otis is Emily,a naive,virginal Midwesterner who knows six languages (but can't act) Jacqueline Bisset is Emily's scheming mother Claudia. It's set in the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro. Though the movie opens with multiple shots of the Christ of the Andes, this movie doesn't have a prayer.
  
  One of Emily's first experiences is watching a couple make love underneath a leaky drainpipe in an abandoned building. It turns out she's not the only voyeur in Rio. After snuggling up to her wearing a silly bear mask, Wheeler makes her watch a couple get intimate in a limo. He also makes her lose her virginity to an Ugly American (and I do mean ugly) There's plenty of pretentious dialogue. Wheeler whines about how unloved he is&doesn't trust anybody,while Emily is inarticulate and stares blankly.
  
  "Wild Orchid" was infamous for the consummation scene between Wheeler&Emily... but it's not a sexy movie. For all the sex&nudity,"Wild Orchid" is an unintentional hoot. There's nothing sexy or sensual about it. "Wild Orchid" wilts,flaccid,on the stem.
  
  
• Getaway in a box
  By on 1998-12-15
  As a dedicated Zalman King fan, this is my all time favorite. It's not the plot, which, to be honest about it, is more developed than most in this genre, and it's not the acting, but the combination of excellent music (soundtrack a MUST!), gorgeous location, skillful directing, and the real passion that makes up for acting ability makes this up there with a hot bath and a Black Lace as a way to spend an evening. Go from this to Delta of Venus.
  
  
• The best love movie in the 20 century.
  By on 1998-12-25
  I have already seen this movie 10 or more times. This movie completely changed my nature. When you see this movie you can feel the fresh wind from the ocean,the smell of salt sea water and wild orchids. You always remember the condescending smile of Wheele.It was very interesting to see the regeneration of Emily and at the same time dying away of Claudia. Unhappy Claudia! Your black dress trick did not back Wheele. Did you remember her spiritual bankruptcy eyes during the carnival? I think that Zalman King is a great schemer of ideas and a good psychologist. Who is the main hero of this movie? Music! I am ready to pay 1 mln.USD for composer who wrote the Main Love Title.
  
  
• It ain't great art, but is is steamy fun.
  By on 1998-11-28
  Directed by Mr. 80's soft-core, Zalman King, and starring Mickey Rourke, Carre Otis, and Jaqueline Bisset, it's a nice evening's entertainment. There are a number of sexy scenes set amid Carnival in Rio. Jaqueline Bisset is much prettier, sexier, and a better actress than the female lead, Carre Otis, even though Bisset is 20 years older. The plot is incidental, but the look of the film is exotic and appealing.
  
  
• CAPTIVATING, SENSUAL, VERY HOT!!
  By on 1999-03-31
  WHEN I FIRST SAW WILD ORCHID, I WAS VERY CAPTIVATED BY MICKEY ROURKE. HE IS SO VERY SEXY AND VERY SENSUAL. WHEN HE AND OTIS MET AND THE WAY THE SPARKS FLEW, I WAS HOOKED. I COULDN'T TAKE MY EYES OF THE MOVIE. THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ROURKE AND OTIS WAS MAGNIFICENT. THE LOVE SCENES WERE A BIG HIT WITH ME. I FELT AS THOUGH I WERE THE ONE BEING MADE LOVE TO. TO FEEL THAT MUCH HEAT AND TENSION IN A RELATIONSHIP, IS ONLY ONE I COULD EVER HOPE TO HAVE.
  
  
• Good, but wait for the director's cut
  By on 1999-03-18
  I first saw this movie in the theater. When I finally got the VHS, I was scandalized to realize that some important scenes had been cut, most notably parts of the Rourke-Otis love scene. Why do these guys think we're buying this film -- for the witty dialogue?
  
  

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