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Summary: great friendship movie
Review: I thought this was a very good movie. I loved how the friendships in the movie were so close and everything turns out how it is supposed to. it's a good movie to watch anytime again and again!
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Summary: Touching and strong!
Review: When I first heard of this movie, my first thought was sappy, trashy, chick flick, and boy was I ever wrong! This movie captivated me from the first few words with the lead character, Novalee Nation (Natalie Portman) and her struggles to survive in a world where judgemental, and harsh people ruled. Her ability to overcome the reality of her situation as a single mother who was forced to live in a Wal-Mart (Yeah, I know, Wal-Mart, it's not that exciting, but it adds character to the person she is and where she started to where she ended.) until the birth of her child, to become the strong successful woman she had always dreamed about being. The power of this movie blew me away with the amazing cast of characters who all had their little successes. Stockard Channing and the always amazing James Frain kept my attention with their oustanding abilities as actors. Kudos to this movie, it is a must see for everyone!
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Summary: Where the heart is...
Review: This movie is very good. I enjoyed it from beginning to end. It has a lot of feeling and at the end you get a sense of happiness. I recommend this for anyone!
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Summary: A Five Carat Diamond
Review: Outstanding performances by Natalie Portman and Ashley Judd highlight "Where The Heart Is," a warm and remarkable film directed by Matt Williams. On their way to California from Tennessee, single and pregnant Novalee Nation (Portman) is abandoned by her boyfriend Willy Jack (Dylan Bruno) at a Wal Mart in Oklahoma. She has no friends, no family and only a few dollars in her pocket. Lost, with no one to turn to and no place to go, she takes up residence in the Wal Mart for the next six weeks, where destiny has placed her for the birth of her daughter. Mercifully, fate brings Forney Hall (James Frain) to her, a young man who lives nearby above the town library with his sister, and he delivers the baby. What follows is a story of very real people who are just trying to live their lives as best they can, seeking the good in themselves as well as others, and striving to hold on to the important things as they sort and sift through all the obstacles life has to throw at them, and does. Throughout her travails, Novalee's life is touched by those in need themselves, beginning with Lexie Coop (Judd), the nurse who befriends her when she needs it most, and "Sister" Husband (wonderfully played by Stockard Channing), who takes her in when she and her newborn baby have nowhere else to go. From the novel by Billie Letts, Williams and writers Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel have presented a truly heartwarming film, told through characters with whom the audience can readily identify and empathize; a story of compassion and love that aptly illustrates the magnanimity of the human spirit, as well as the depths of evil to which it is capable of descending. When Novalee is in the hospital, her mother, Lil, (an uncharacteristic role for Sally Field in a terrific cameo), who had abandoned her when she was five years old, shows up after seeing the story of the "Wal Mart Baby" on television, only to steal from her. In another exacting scene, Lexie tells Novalee of coming home from work early and catching her boyfriend abusing two of her children, a scene which is all the more effective because the crime is not shown; we see only Lexie and her children as she describes what happened. And it is harrowing. Their work here firmly establishes Portman and Judd as two of the finest young actresses in film today; Channing has never been better, while Frain and Bruno must be given credit for adding so much to this worthy endeavor, as well as the rest of the supporting cast which includes Joan Cusack (Ruth Meyers), Keith David (Moses) and Richard Jones (Mr. Sprock). A great story and first-rate performances all around make "Where The Heart Is" an unforgettable film that will stay with you, in your heart and in your soul, for a long, long time.
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Summary: Captivating
Review: Although this video is not available yet, I have seen the film. In fact, it was the second feature at a drive-in movie and I had never heard of it. At 11 pm when it started we almost left, but then decided to give it a chance. From the moment it started to the time it ended I was mesmerized. My husband who is not usually into "girl's movies" even admits he loves this movie! An excellent story of a girl who has a lot of bad things thrown at her, but still looks for the best in herself and in those around her. An excellent ending! This movie will inspire you!
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Summary: I <3 this movie!
Review: This movie was so good. I read the book first, and although there were a lot of differences, it was still really good. But I think that its a waste to spend 106 something dollars on it! I am waiting until the price goes down
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Summary: I didn't want to do it!
Review: I didn't want to do it but ended up watching this film on a flight from the east coast to the west coast. I thought the write up was stupid but the trailer got me interested anyway! LOVED IT! Has some big stars(my age)....Sally Fields(almost a cameo) and Stockard Channing. This is a bit of a chick flick but interesting! Hey give it a shot...I liked it so much I just pre-oredered it!
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Summary: Wonderful
Review: Portman is glowing and delightful...
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Summary: heartwarming
Review: i think my title speaks for its self.
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Summary: One of the BEST MOVIES!
Review: Ashley Judd and Natalie Portman give a very good performance in this movie. I highly recamend this movie to all the girl teens and adults. GREAT MOVIE!
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