WILDER NAPALM is an attempt at incendiary comedy that fizzles where it should sizzle. A black comic account of two flame-throwing telekinetic brothers competing over a pyromaniacal nymphomaniac
is an unusual idea, yet the result generates about enough sparks to light an infant's birthday
cake.
Wilder and Wallace Foudroyant (Arliss Howard, Dennis Quaid) have displayed fire-starting powers since childhood, when Wallace burned off all of Wilder's hair. Their estrangement has led Wallace to bury his identity as a clown in a carnival, but he is considering going Hollywood with his manager
Rex (Jim Varney). His decision to make the leap is finalized by the c...
Released:
1993
Rated:
PG-13
Length:
109 mins