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Summary: Some random thoughts on a strange but interesting movie
Review: For those who thought the plot of "Random Hearts" was long, drawn out, and a bit dull, I agree. For those who thought that it wasn't the plot that is important, but rather the emotions and characterizations created by two excellent actors, I also agree. As I'm a little in both camps, I guess that means I thought the movie was a little dragged out but that the emotions on display were on the money. Or, to put it another way, I admired the movie more than enjoyed it. I think that is how I feel, but... this was a strange film. So who knows how I will feel tomorrow? Here is one more example of the strangeness: did anyone else notice the subversive little theme running under the surface, namely the idea that affairs are okay as long they don't become serious? Ford's character is comforted by a former co-worker of his dead wife, who tried to make him feel better by saying that she, too, caught her spouse in an affair when she went home for lunch unexpectedly one day. But she never confronted her husband about it because she herself was having an affair at the same time. "There was nothing wrong in our relationship," she went on. "I guess we both just wanted to have a little fun and excitement in our routine lives, and it would be a sad thing if people had to give up the thrill of new adventures just because they're settled in a marriage." And later, when the Congresswoman's daughter finds out about her dead father's infidelity, she wonders aloud, "Was it serious?" Which implies that if the affair wasn't "serious", then maybe it wasn't something to cry over as much. Interesting, interesting. I also agree with other reviewers that the crooked cop subplot really had nothing to do with the rest of the story. I think I DID see its true purpose, however. The cop storyline, which surfaced for a minute or two once ever twenty minutes or so, functioned as a sort of badly-needed intermission from the grim proceedings that made up the rest of the movie. During the cop subplot scenes, we got to see the old Harrison Ford, the one we LIKE to see- punching a guy, delivering a tough line or two, acting intense, and pointing his gun- before we had to go back for another bunch of scenes detailing the grim, serious stuff. I'm still deciding if this film is a refreshing change from usual Hollywood fare- namely a challenging drama- or an interesting failure. I will say this; the movie IS worth seeing. You might want to rent it first, though, before hitting that "buy with one click" button.
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Summary: Thumbs Down
Review: I was terribly disappointed by a movie with actors as classy as Harrison Ford and Kristin Scott Thomas. There seemed to be no acting at all in this movie- just a constant plodding from one scene to the next. Also, the relationship between the two leads is absolutely unbelievable so soon after the deaths of their respective spouses who they supposedly loved. This movie had no real plot, certainly did not live up to the description on the movie cover, and was a real dud. The only surprise in the movie came with the apparent ease of getting into Kristin Scott Thomas's pants. Do yourself a favor and don't watch it.
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Summary: THUD.
Review: Oh boy was this a stinker. I am a huge fan of Harrison Ford and have always enjoyed Kristin Scott Thomas but what a disappointment. Sadly, I would say, "don't bother."
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Summary: Can you get any more mediocre
Review: Well, this movie is one of the best movies ever. It is also one of the worst movies ever. It is the most interesting, but also the most boring. Basically, it has it's ups and it definetly has it's downs. The first half hour or so is the type of stuff that I would like to see a whole feature length film dedicated to, but the rest, well... Let's just say it tries to create yet ANOTHER "I wanna figure out if my wife was cheating on me!" type of film. My advice: Rent it before you buy it, becuase it could be an awesome film to you, but it could be a terrible film. It showed so much promise, but it also showed so much junk.
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Summary: Rent It First
Review: This movie is the kind that only a few people would actually like. I hired it to see it but it wasn't what I expected for a movie rated in New Zealand as (M + Contains Violence & Offensive Language). I HIGHLY reccomend you hire this first and if you like it, buy it ,otherwise don't. This movie is fairly boring and not even good actors could save it! If you want to see a good movie with Harrison Ford, buy Air Force One! See Ya
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Summary: Hands down, the worst film I've seen this year
Review: I couldn't not believe how they portrayed this movie as a mystery. The following is an example of the dialogue you will hear in this 'mystery':Dutch (Harrison Ford's character): "I wonder where they did their laundry" I couldn't not believe I was actually watching the movie at that point. And I am even more surprised that I had the patience/determination to watch it to its end. Horrible movie. Unfortunately, I have lost a good bit of respect for Harrison Ford for chosing to do this pathetic film.
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Summary: One of the Best Movies of the Year
Review: As both a Harrison Ford and Kristin Scott Thomas fan, I loved and purchased "Random Hearts." As the tag-line says, "In a perfect world...they would have never met." Dutch Vandenbrock (Ford) and Kay Chandler (Scott Thomas) are brought together by tragic fate; losing their spouses in a plane crash. Their pain is deepened when it is revealed their spouses were having an affair together. He's a cop obsessed with finding the truth and she's a Congresswoman who represses her feelings. Without giving the end away, I liked it because it was not predictable. I thought it was very well acted, directed, and written. This is the first movie I have seen with Kristin Scott Thomas and I am very impressed. She is classy and an outstanding actress. I have since purchased "The English Patient", "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and "The Horse Whisperer." With co-stars such as Ralph Fiennes, Robert Redford, Hugh Grant, and Harrison Ford--she's got the charisma and talent, along with her co-stars, to make any movie an excellent one.
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Summary: Lost without a cause
Review: Next to the bomb Wild Wild West with Wil Smith, I came so close to turning this movie off and burning the DVD - then I remembered I rented it - The complete dulling pace of this movie, and the inability for the characters to communicate drove us nuts. It was like a bad episode of NYPD Blue where people go sentances without speaking words -- The movie just dragged, and the characters left you feeling like this could never happen -- was this of the fantasy genre? Don't waste your money.
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Summary: Skip this one!
Review: I am a fan of Harrison Ford. No matter how talented an actor is...they can not save a movie with a bad story. The whole story behind Random Hearts is totally unbelievable. The chemistry between Harrison and Kristin Scott Thomas just does not work. I was highly disappointed by this movie. Unless you are a diehard Harrision Ford fan and you want this to add to your collection.....Rent this first!
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Summary: If you suffer from insomnia, by all means, pop this baby in.
Review: Alright, Harrison was my first love, and Kristen is certainly an awesome actress; so you can see my confusion at how the two of them could make a movie that stumbled over itself so much. The idea is grand, but the realization is a melodramatic film with few memorable moments to walk away with. The sub-plot with the corrupt cops is just plain insulting, the soundtrack had me and my brother wondering if anyone actually took this movie seriously. Loved Kristen's role, she was actually not too bad. To Harrison's character, never Mr. Ford who has all my respect, all I can say is, let it go buddy, she's gone, you don't have to drown in your own issues with her. The film is about an hour too long, and it just lets you down.
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