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Summary: Showcase for Natalie
Review: The plot -- if you can call it a plot -- is chaotic. The visual special effects are right out of the 1950's. Fans of Ashley Judd will want their money back; we see more of Wal-Mart than of Ashley. But this film gives us many warm, touching scenes along with a gushy and improbable happy ending. And most of all it gives us Natalie Portman, surely the prettiest young thing of the season. When Miss Portman is on the screen, the story's banality and the production's general haphazardness don't really seem to matter. One even suspects that Portman is a competent actress, although she couldn't prove it with the script she's given here.
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Summary: Where the Heart Is
Review: I loved this movie. It was so wonderful, and Portman and Judd do a fabulus job. This movie is funny, sad, and so many good feelings are included. I can't wait until this video comes out on video, then it can belong to my collection.
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Summary: WHERE THE HEART IS
Review: I DO NOT LIKE THE MESSAGE THIS SEND TO THE PUBLIC. IT THROWS THE IDEA THAT BED HOPING IS OKEY AND MAKES IT ACT LIKE FATHER'S DO NOT MATTER. THE ONE STAR IS THERE ONLY BECAUSE THAT IS THE LOWEST ONE TO CHOICE FROM
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Summary: Lovely!
Review: I just saw this movie for the first time a couple of days ago after my friend forced me to watch it. She was appalled that I hadn't seen the "Wal-Mart Movie" as she calls it. After seeing it, I have to say it was one of the best movies I've seen in a while. First of all, it was realistic. Although, I can't safely say that I've heard of this happening to somebody, you never know, it could happen. Second of all, I was able to hate Willy Jack. I was so happy when he got punched, I nearly applauded. It's not often that you come across a movie where you can actually feel that way about a character. Natalie Portman and Ashley Judd were great in the movie too. Overall, I think that this is one of the best movies. It's great for the family or if you are the sappy romantic type.
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Summary: Good whole hearted movie
Review: This movie made me laugh and cry when I saw it in the movies. Natalie Portman is a terrific young actress. Even though the whole plot isn't to probable the movie was a great movie...I had to buy it after seeing it in the movie theater.
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Summary: Sweet story
Review: I really liked this movie. I wasn't a Natalie Portman fan before, but I am now. She was wonderful in the role of southern girl Novalee Nation. "Where The Heart Is" reminded me of "Forrest Gump" because it tells the story of a person's life journey, the interesting people they meet, and how good fortune can come to good people. Of course, this movie only shows us 5 years of Novalee's life, but it's still a treat. I only had two complaints. One, the movie seemed very long. Two, the storyline involving the boyfriend (the movie would cut back and forth between the two storylines) was yawn-worthy at best and seemed kind of pointless . . . until the end of the movie, when everything came together. This movie has a GREAT soundtrack, though, if you love country music, you might be interested. Also, it's an OK movie for older kids (10+). Watch it with your family!
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Summary: An nice film about growing up and life.
Review: The plot:An young pregant teenager(Well played by Natalie Portman) is left behind by her bum boyfriend(Kevin Dillon) in the shopping mall-Wal Mart. Then she decide to hide in wal-wart at nights, because she`s a poor young woman and her mother(Uncredited Sally Field) left her alone. Then she had her baby in that wal-mart and she become famous for her 15 minutes of fame for it. Then she becomes friends with her aunt(Stockard Channing) and an new friend Lexie Coon(Ashley Judd). Over the years, Navolee(Portman) is learning about life, taking care of her daughter and being love by another, she meets. DVD`s picture quality is impressive with the anamorphic Widescreen(1.85:1) format and the sound quality is fine for Dolby Digital 5.1 Sorround Sound. Grade:B+.
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Summary: Wonderfully acted movie
Review: Didn't get a chance to see this film in the theatres, big mistake. I think Natalie Portman is now my favorite actress. I've seen her in The Professional and Heat but never really saw her shine until now. Wonderful supporting performances from Ashley Judd and Stockard Channing. I was really surprised how geniune the movie's characters seemed. From the reviews I expected bubbly and one-dimensional characters. These are real people who I have seen growing up in a small town with it's eccentricities and dysfunction. It shows how regular people can live happily even when put through so much grief and hardship. I could easily name women who I grew up with who are just like Ashley Judd's and Natalie's characters. Beautiful on the outside and inside but no self-esteem. Definitely more than just a chick flick.
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Summary: Wonderful
Review: I only wish that the director had done a better job, the acting, from littlerally the entire cast was just amazing! It was well worth the $3.00 i soent to rent it. However, if you are reading this and the price here on amazin is still $106.00, please save yourself at least a hundred by renting it! I found this movie was either "you love it or you hate it" , so don't lose any big amount of money. But i would recomend renting it!
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Summary: Smile
Review: If you're looking for a good movie to make you feel warm and happy inside, look no further. Though real life seldom has happy endings, its nice to see a film that sets everything right with the world in the end. The film does deal with some serious issues which is even more the reason to view it. From abadonment, spousal abuse, and alcholism to love, birth and death, it pretty much covers the spectrum from joy to agony. A perfect film for any night of the week.
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