Wild Child: an iconic artifact of 2000s teen cinema

[@LukeAlexander]

Hope you enjoy watching this video as much as I enjoyed making it. If you want me to make more 2000s movie commentary videos please leave a comment, give the video a like, share it with a friend, and subscribe so you don't miss if I do make another video like this. NEW VIDEO! AQUAMARINE: The Horrifyingly Iconic 2000’s Teen Mermaid Movie kzbin.info/www/bejne/apKllpmLfL2CrZosi=Bd4jekLOdwG_WoPi

[@sterylmeep3388]

Am i mistaken or is that matron.....moaning myrtle???

[@deepstblu3]

If you love wild child I'd think you'd live St. Trinians. It's like wild child but camp and the MC is posh English being sent over to the worst school in the country run by her aunt.😂

[@zellalaing5439]

Just want to say, Cotswolds arent on the coast and a chip butty is great, sometimes, its just needed and is fantastic.

[@zellalaing5439]

​@@sterylmeep3388you are correct

[@ravenblue]

❤️❤️❤️

[@trinaq]

This movie was my entire childhood, thank you so much for reminding me of how awesome it is. Rest in peace, Natasha Richardson, this was her last film before her untimely death.

[@Ayelet.M]

I had no idea. Sad 😔

[@rubbaducky42069]

The hair and makeup in this video, to use an academic term, *slay*

[@LukeAlexander]

A+? Or can I do extra credit?

[@kkhagen2170]

My thoughts exactly and yes to the A+ you ARE the extra credit

[@giaparmer]

It’s, to use another academic term, ✨cunterrific✨

[@CaritheEntertainer]

My problem with Poppy’s dad sending her to boarding school is that he did it for his new wife I am sure Poppy has done worse things to deserve boarding school, but his final straw was at his new wife was going to be offended. He’s been a bad dad since then.

[@LifeOFTorii]

The father was probably struggling with being a single dad for a while and his daughter acting up and this was his last resort you might not have that understanding but I know exactly how it feels to be her never having a mother in my life

[@CaritheEntertainer]

@@LifeOFTorii then he should have BEEN sent her to boarding school to feel a connection to her mom. Not bc he just got married and doesn't want his new wife to deal with a dramatic step daughter. Why was it a new woman coming in your life that made you want to help heal your child???

[@dreamidiot6769]

OMMG I loved Wild Child. I missed those types of movies, nowadys the movies dont have the same spice.

[@aivlysplath]

The “What is this? Hogwarts?” line is made funnier by the fact that the character Matron is played by the actress who played Moaning Myrtle in the HP Movies. 😂 Shirley Henderson ❤ great actress I loveddd this video!! Cracking job 🎉🎉

[@LukeAlexander]

Omg I didn’t make that connection before that’s cool

[@ZostalesZarazony]

i love that he calls the pheasants turkeys all the time

[@zellalaing5439]

Chickens - but yeh that was annoying me 😂

[@ZostalesZarazony]

noo way those were chickens..... my whole cant be a lie @@zellalaing5439

[@melzeebub]

@@zellalaing5439 definitely pheasants......

[@sleepwalking3345]

​@zellalaing5439 they are so obviously pheasants have you ever seen a chicken before 💀💀💀

[@katp3892]

The little fire starter/ pyromaniac side commentary was soooo funny to listen to through headphones lmao

[@moldyvoldy1]

I found this movie a few years ago and have seen it 15+ times. Its got everything you could want! British boarding school (im British and grew up reading enid blyton boarding school childrens stories so i particularly love it), female friendship, romance, comedy and coming of age. I wish more movies nowadays could take themselves as unseriously as older movies did, like She's the man and Selena Gomez's amother Cinderella story.

[@EstherRab]

Selena Gomez’s another Cinderella story is my Roman Empire. I literally watched this movie hundreds of times. It’s so unserious and funny, perfect feel good movie. 😂

[@westantho7520]

the dance scene has actually been so formative to my life😭😭✋

[@sosunusso8440]

For the literal longest time Freddie was my fancast for Jace Herondale from the mortal instruments books

[@LukeAlexander]

Would’ve Been a slay

[@readbyjordyn]

press play > immediately comment: this movie is ICONIQUE like i remain obsessed at 30

[@robynlee4264]

i absolutely loved this video would love to see more y2k movie videos, wild child is such an iconic film - if you haven’t seen it I would recommend angus thongs and perfect snogging its a bit cringe but so hilarious and a great story 🩷

[@LukeAlexander]

I’ve seen that movie, been ages but I remember the cringe 😭😂

[@annabeatrizzimmermann7708]

every time i hear the name of that movie i think of the meme "England seems more and more made up"

[@EstherRab]

I love angus thongs and the perfect snogging, it’s so unhinged 😂

[@hamsterlover6713]

thank you for reminding me of this MASTERPIECE

[@charity_catt]

The movie is so wholesome - I just love it so much - it gives me my childhood back!

[@Whtspidar]

we love the androgyny, you always kill the looks 😍

[@prettyfrog4176]

56:36 lmao 😂you got me here for whatever reason i couldn’t stop laughing especially when it immediately cut to that scene like you couldn’t even defend it 🤣 i love you Luke

[@AllySheehan]

51:03 they literally gave her a 2007 hair quaff they didn't even TRY to make it look 70s ahaha

[@LukeAlexander]

Literally like let’s put on some effort haha

[@DancingKitkat13]

Wild child is so iconic all these rom coms are my childhood I’m here for this arc luke ❤

[@HerHollyness]

I went to boarding school and can vouch for the weird fact that communal bath time is, in fact, a thing. There were only so many baths and they were all in one room. We were each assigned a ‘bath night’ (we had showers on other days) and baths were like a treat but you had to share the room with other girls also having a bath. You also had a very strict time limit because other girls were coming in to use the bath after you! Boarding school is so weird… 😂

[@AllySheehan]

your eye shadow is so fetch in this omg

[@LukeAlexander]

Making fetch happen haha

[@ephrasiemuliro]

Yess, wild child’s cultural impact is often overlooked I swear. Great video ❤

[@abisnow1843]

Love the look, love the movie, love the video, but those birds that Harriet has in her introduction scene are pheasants, not turkeys 😅 a different bird that are commonly seen in the British countryside. Also very delicious. Also edit to add. The scene where the gang go to a charity shop (the cancer research one) was filmed in Haworth, where the Brontë sisters lived! The cobbled street is iconic and used in To Walk Invisible, a biopic about the Brontës

[@LukeAlexander]

Oh my bad haha thanks 🫶

[@intellectualhumour]

Wild child was everything to me as a teen omg ❤

[@namj00nscoils94]

The way I applied to the actual school’s sixth form solely because of this movie. I was trying to live my Poppy Moore fantasy🤭

[@cadycastle9957]

The whole point of punishing everyone for the crimes of the few is because there's no better pressure to keep people in line than peer pressure.

[@LupitaLaChona]

Luke you look so cute. I haven’t seen Wild Child in years but it was great to see how much you love it. Please more videos on 90s and mid 2000s teen and romcom movies. ❤

[@LukeAlexander]

Thank you! 🫶

[@shevaunvan-hoff4069]

12:00 The phrase "she was a grade 1 a**hole with a severe attitude no problem" from the movie "Wild Child" is a colloquial expression used to describe someone who is extremely unpleasant, rude, or difficult to deal with. In this context, it suggests that the character in question has a very bad attitude and is not easy to get along with. The use of "grade 1" emphasises the severity of the behaviour, indicating that it is of the highest level. It's essentially a strong and colourful way of expressing extreme negativity about the person's behaviour.

[@sarahb6570]

Thank youuuuu! More like this please! Love movie reviews, and there aint enough on the 90-00s era. And can’t wait for scream queeeeeeeeens yaaay

[@mirandaosborne7196]

Had this movie on dvd as a 15 year old I wore it out I was obsessed

[@macksies420]

love love love this movie. pls do aquamarine soon though, i used to rent it every weekend at sky (its like direct tv) and sometimes the people in there gave us free weekends with it bc of HOW MUCH i watched it. i was like 10.

[@LukeAlexander]

Such an iconic movie

[@teresa6387]

When I had my first computer I had like 5 movies downloaded which I used to watch all the time, and this was one of them! This is such a comfort movie now for me!!

[@francesmcfadden4171]

Turkeys??? Darling those are PHEASANTS 😂

[@LukeAlexander]

oops my bad lol

[@wk4896]

People got threatened with boarding school, I got threatened to be sent to live with my dad 😂 loveeee this film so much though!

[@SadigR]

Juno Temple having the most success out of all of them is very fitting for me. Drippy is my favourite of the group.

[@angellike4344]

I forgot how iconic this movie was....or still is ❤

[@SchoggiGurke]

omg!!! i cannot wait to watch this, Wild Child was one of my favorite movies ever when i was a teenager!

[@JustAHorrorShow]

This movie is so comfy cozy

[@AllySheehan]

PERFECT MOVIE. PERFECT VIDEO

[@saoirsevalier]

yes and yes!

[@LukeAlexander]

Aw thank u 🫶

[@emilidanielyan]

Love your outfit today, Luke! And YESSSS to more 2000s movies commentaries ))

[@juliepekarova9320]

I can’t even begin to explain how much I LOVE this movie! This video absolutely made my day

[@parisewellington3664]

Not me crying at the court scene💀 i love a friendship moment!❤😂

[@lornaearl2572]

Omg I saw the thumbnail and was instantly transported to a forgotten memory of my childhood 😂 I loved this movie lol. Also you look amazing today!!! The colours make me so happy. Hope you're having a great week! ❤

[@lornaearl2572]

The SECOND LOOK AGHHH Also the hips-head tilt scene lives rent free in my head. I didn't even remember it was from this movie lol. Also now I know why Say It Right is one of my fave songs, I must have seen it here so many timesssss

[@engagingathena9965]

i love this film so much ahhh! watched it on new years with my sister and cousin this year

[@javieradiaz610]

this is literally my favorite movie i am SO excited

[@astridkaplan4728]

Actually the "war cry dance" looks as if inspierd by traditional maōri haka. Not cringe, in fact very cool. Look it up.

[@bunnyslittlespace9811]

I find it upsetting that he hasn't addressed this, I'm hoping he just hasn't seen your comment. If he has seen your comment, he should at least make a comment letting people know this, a lot of people won't see your comment and don't know what it's inspired by

[@bethelasefaw6317]

nancy drew 2007 was and is everything to me

[@kanamiexo6983]

Btw growing up, I've always loved that dance scene. Im 32 now and still the dance scene is my favourite lol. Love from Kurdistan Iraq Luke❤

[@ashellokitty]

i saw this for the first time as an adult and absolutely loved it. its just a great movie

[@shyannamarie3954]

Yes Luke I very much enjoy these kinds of videos I LOVED this one so much

[@AllySheehan]

40:50 lmaoooo yes, please listen to "There! Right There!" from Legally Blonde the Musical

[@josephinejow261]

starting my day with guuuud vibes love it💗

[@rysia98]

luke, you are healing my inner child with this video!!

[@tarynvanwyk630]

Ohhh snap! You went to school here in South Africa 🇿🇦 AWE! 😂 that’s I guess a cool fact. Okay lemme continue with the great video

[@imbluedubbadee]

Chip butties are unironically dope af 😂

[@kaleemarie13]

I remember finding this movie for the first time and being properly obsessed with it! Still such an iconic and quotable movie! I remember losing my marbles when I saw that Matron was played by Shirley Henderson, aka none other than Moaning Myrtle herself! But I didn't know that THE Natasha Richardson of the Parent Trap was the headmistress!!! Wonderful video, Luke, and I look forward to the release of the newest Vampire Diaries deep dive!

[@mismiserables]

I LOVE this movie. I can't wait for you to talk about Aquamarine, as it is another one of my favs. I just love the frienship aspect of them.

[@siobhanmccann2.0]

I did not know how much I needed this 😂 you’re amazing Luke 💕

[@TheOnlyKeksSuchti]

reliving this masterpiece with you was a blast! forgot how good that film was!

[@Jasmyne241]

Lol I love this movie and your chair dance was iconic 😂

[@shante575]

Loved this keep going these 🎉😂

[@kpzilg]

Please continue this series!

[@kristymatsen8262]

I loved this! I haven't seen the movie but i will now!!❤

[@ravenblue]

Omg this made me wanna cry, esp the end. somehow I never saw this movie. So cute 🥲

[@cassiek3381]

Absolutely love this video! Thank you Luke!

[@Whtspidar]

You are the moment Luke!!! You look so iconic just like this movie! Obsessed how your shirt is similar to Poppy’s outfit when she arrived to the school!!! I forgot how much my subconsciously remember all of the movie but haven’t seen it since I was young gal

[@LukeAlexander]

Aw thank you 💖🥹

[@babseys]

Love your takes on a classic! Also I really like that you changed your picture background

[@TaratheEnchantress]

I love this movie!!!! Would love to see more of these series!!

[@doppelganger1997]

My sisters and I used to love this movie. It holds a lot of nostalgia for me. I actually quite liked the lacrosse dance routine at the end 😂

[@obliviousfantasy633]

Before I watch the video, I just wanna say, I have not watched your channel since like...2018, maybe a little bit during the 2020-21 lockdown when I was revisiting booktube so clicking on this video I am SHOOk. You Makeup is amazing and the long hair suits you so well????

[@LukeAlexander]

Welcome back 🫶

[@laurenenglish6333]

Love the look Luke!

[@soccerchic017]

I forgot how much I loved this movie!

[@treearoha]

Harriet: do you have a pass to be here? Poppy: yeah I do! It’s right here! 🖕🏻 Iconic 😂

[@adriana_cern]

19:43 if you read St Clare’s by Enid Blyton you would know what’s going on in that scene 🤭 (the series is for kids but I still highly recommend reading it) According to wikipedia: Fagging was a traditional practice in British public schools and also at many other boarding schools, whereby younger pupils were required to act as personal servants to the eldest boys.

[@Ayelet.M]

I remember in high school everyone had a crush on Freddie while I had a crush on Drippy 🙃

[@deniselegere5927]

I never heard of this movie, but it looks super cute 😊 there’s probably a lot of 2000’s movies I never heard of , I would love a series on this

[@maddyG7414]

This movie made me want to change my name to Poppy SO BADLY.

[@LukeAlexander]

valid, she's an icon

[@elinebelle5128]

I Loved this movie when it came out ❤😂'

[@audreyhempburna]

i love ur personality omg bestie

[@caffeinatedv]

this was one of the few movies from that era i actually saw at the theatre and i loved it so much. its such an insane time capsule and godddd dont you just love cheesy coming of age films 😮‍💨💖

[@stellalovesstarss]

hi! the 'war cry' dance at 56:33 seems to be a very bad impression of a haka, which is a traditional maori ceremonial war dance involving chanting that we have here in aotearoa, new zealand. it is meant to be a sign of the iwi's (tribes) pride, strength and unity, and isn't cringy at all! the 'war cry' haka in this looks a lot like cultural appropriation and definitely is not just 'heavily cringey' as you said, but also incredibly offensive to our culture in nz! love this movie but that absolutely took it down a lot.

[@jordyhighroller]

please do amanda bynes movies idk if you have watched sydney white but that’s one of my faves by her

[@EmManson]

Loved it 🖤

[@pawpkulture]

YOU DANCING TO SAY IT RIGHT IS SO ME

[@KIgarashi10969]

yes!! she's finally here!! Hope you enjoyed the Era's Tour, love ❤️😘🎉

[@Nicoladorablexo]

Aquamarine! Yes!

[@courtneyturner3476]

Love Love Love This

[@808v1]

great analysis.

[@Jennxkimm]

I LOVED this movie like I wanted to be poppy so bad

[@pawpkulture]

Been watching for years, absolutely love you. Artifact* i really don't want the misspelling to effect people clicking!! I just love your videos and chillax vibe. 🎉

[@LukeAlexander]

Aw thank u, I was using the British spelling but I just changed it to the US

[@kathylennerds750]

Gosh, I watched this movie for my tenth birthday with a bunch of my friends and mother :‘D what a nice memory. I remember us being so shocked at the first word in the movie being ‚shit‘ aghdjjdk

[@TyraJay-w1h]

Are we just skipping the part where the headmasters son was messing with a 3rd grader at 11??

[@sashasokolovXIX]

Unfortunate that you’re closing the door to the fanfic-movie genre, I think it would’ve been fun to see you react to the After series and maybe even The Kissing Booth trilogy edit: for this genre you definitely NEED to react to Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging. Also IDK if it would fall into this category, but also a reaction to LOL would be fun. Aside from She’s the Man, it’s my next favorite teen movie

[@LukeAlexander]

I mean a door may be closed but it doesn’t mean it’s locked

[@allana1997]

After!!!

[@Luckily0022]

Can you please review Crossroads with Britney Spears! Loved the video. Long time subscriber ❤

[@Whippwhamm]

This my fav movie 😂

[@zellalaing5439]

I love goergia king, this type of role really suits her, shes fine at acting, but she just trives in more theatrical roles.

[@MsGigglesluv]

When I first found this film, it didn’t bother me. It does now and that was Poppy being cut off access to her therapist. Like she went a whole school year with all these emotional discovery and she doesn’t have that person to talk it out?

[@klaudia5003]

I don't know if you've seen this movie before, but it would be really cool if you reacted to the movie Austenland. The actress that plays Harriet in this movie is also in Austenland, and Jennifer Coolidge is in there too

[@uhneiceuh]

i need to just buy this movie because i cant find it anywhere

[@KIgarashi10969]

it's actually uploaded here for free on KZbin 😅

[@pawpkulture]

Yesss I've watched it on KZbin a few times.

[@not_nice_person]

Please tell me you're doing St. Trinian's!!!