Hearts in Atlantis

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Summary: Hearts in Atlantis
Review: All of the performances were good. So was the cinematography. Some of the major themes that were explored were interesting (i.e., loss of a parent, rite of passage and trust). However, there were too many loose ends and unanswered questions. Also, I would have liked to see more of David Morse in the present as opposed to the past.

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Summary: Hearts in Atlantis
Review: I was very pleased to find that the screenplay was very true to the book. Anthony Hopkins made an outstanding performance of the mysterious Ted Brautigan. I found it to be quite entertaining and would recommend others to see it. My only regret is that it probably would have been too long to incorporate the other interconnected short stories into this movie.

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Summary: Thought Provoking
Review: The movie, set in Connecticut in the 1960s, kept my attention from beginning to end. The acting is superb, from the seasoned actor, Anthony Hopkins, to the youngsters, who play the coming of age 11 year-olds. Everyone was believable and true to life. This is not a movie for children under 12. The sexual scenes were not offending. I saw the preview and was expecting a depressing movie. Instead I found a film of inspiration. The feeling I had at the end of the movie was one of HOPE!

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Summary: Well done emotional tug
Review: Hearts in Atlantis is a well done, clean, emotional movie. It's comforting reminder of our childhood, confusion, and reaching personal triumphs left me very satisfied. The tension in this film comes to a nice point prior to releasing the audience . Casting is excelent. Directoral direction was well defined without superfluous scenes. Hollywood can make real movies about life without tired action and sex - and Hearts in Atlantis is the proof.

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Summary: Worth Your Time
Review: Overall this was a good movie. The storyline was original and kept your attention. There were a few slow spots but I thoroughly enjoyed it as a whole. For the most part, it was a movie that made you smile thinking about being a kid during the summer in a much simpler time. It reminded me a little bit of "My Girl" with Macauly Caulkin. I would recommend this movie to people. P.S. - Not to give anything away, but I wish they had at least told the audience how Carol's character died.

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Summary: A must read and a must see.
Review: This was an great book, hopefully it will follow in the footsteps of The Green Mile in it's translation to screen. The themes of the story are starting to echo the current events of the past few weeks. The rating does not surprise me, many King movies are however this movie should be seen by a broader audience. I'm also excited to see the last part of the book on the screen. You have the time so read the book before you see it.

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Summary: WOW! One of the Years best!...
Review: Mark another fine film for actor Anthony Hopkins, Hearts of Atlantis is one of the best comming of age films since Stand by Me.(It doesen't hurt that it's by the master Stephen King)King's spins another non horror yarn that is more refreshing than all the summer drab that flooded theater's recently. This is a very well written, well acted, superbly directed family film that will make you remember your childhood. David Morris and the young actor playing him are simply spellbinding. I hope this film get's it's props at oscar time and not some lame over hyped garbage like the contender. Go see this must see gem!...:)

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Summary: A queasy look at childhood.
Review: Yikes, I saw a sneak preview of this Anthony Hopkins film just a few hours ago, and I have not yet been able to tell my friends exactly what it was about. Primary focus is on childhood, what life offers, and the punishments for those who can really appreciate it. There is great irony, symbolism, and mistique to this film. My friend said it would be an "English teacher's dream" to teach, for all of its metaphors and devices. If I cannot say whether the central idea was good or bad, i can at least say that it was moving to the point of disturbing. The closing voice over narration was beautiful and eloquent, reminding me of emotions stirred up while watching Speilberg's A.I. Perhaps just Like that movie, I cannot really proscribe a "good" or "bad" rating for it.

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Summary: A Good Movie
Review: I found the easy pace relaxing and the story interesting without being threatening. In fact, for what has happened to our world lately, this movie smoothed away some layers of stress for me. All the smoking was not fun for this "quitter of a year and a half" but I know they all smoked in the early 60's. Although I gave it 4 Stars- the big screen and sound are not that important for this film so you could wait to see it at home.
Think- Cider House Rules but not quite that high in quality.

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Summary: Hearts in Atlantis, a tentative opinion
Review: I have read the novel, Hearts in Atlantis, and it's clear from the trailer that they will only be doing the first and final segments of that book for the film.
The actors and the scenes in the trailer appear top notch. However, I am afraid that the movie will not be able to do the book complete justice, as a large portion of the novel, which was written in five segments, each one reflecting a different story. Also, the book ties in very heavily, especially the first segment upon which the film appears based, to Stephen King's great opus, The Dark Tower Saga, which, in and of itself, isn't even complete yet. References to that work would either have to be cut or modified.
Ideally, though, Hopkins is an ideal choice to play Ted Brautigan, a man with a secret ability to find the truth in others.