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Summary: Half a book in film format!
Review: How can they call it "Hearts In Atlanta" when the title was based on playing the card game "Hearts" while at college in Atlanta! If they ever complete the film I will not be wasting my money going to see it. This smells of the ploy King used with the Green Mile book series and then the internet book saga. Ether make a film and include all the essential elements of the story (not just part 1) or don't bother. Great way of making you pay twice for watching one film. Wait until they bring out part 2 (part 3) and get the whole thing when it gets transferred to a TV mini series.VERY DISSAPOINTED
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Summary: A good enough film to get 4 stars.....
Review: However, its very disappointing if you have read the book. Its one of those movies that stands on its own from the compelling acting and the portrayal of the characters. I loved this film enough to give it four stars but I see where the negative reviews come from at the same time. The book was a phenomenal piece of fiction, one of King's best. Ok, I always say every newer book he writes is his best but this ranks up at the top. Ted and Bobby share a very great friendship in the film, fulfilling their need for companionship. Bobby and Caroline's friendship is portrayed well in this film along with the hints of supernatural.
It keeps your interest from beginning to end, it has a very good build to the conclusion and yet, there is so much that should have been added to the film that it makes you shake your head and wonder why so much was left out. There was no explanation for who the low men were and they concentrated on the friendship of the man and boy yet at the same time left out almost the entire book. I don't get that. So I'm left shaking my head, enjoying the movie but disappointed ultimately. This is a prime example of why movies are never as good as books. Still if you haven't read the book, its a five star film. I just wish they would have added to the story rather than taking all the best elements away.
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Summary: the cast, the acting Great
Review: the problem with this film too me is it's too .... short.. This film should have been longer in my opinion.
and there is much story that could have been explored more! The film is a good film but never reaches what it could be! this film could be a true Masterpiece! but.... it just stays at being a good film.
I could see given this film 4 stars, but i'm so angry at what it could have been that I'll give it three stars.
I wish I was the one put behind this movie. :( oh one thing that must be noted the acting, the cast well That is where this film shines!
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Summary: Huh?
Review: This movie has all the positive things mentioned in the other reviews on this site (cinematography, acting) but I don't think it tells much of a story. There are too many elements which are never really addressed. This movie is essentially a rather dull coming of age story, except the kid's neighbor is a psychic pursued by the government. I love Stephen King, but sometimes Hollywood fails to adapt his works well, and I think that this is one of those occasions. I just thought it was a dull, mostly pointless movie.
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Summary: Shallow indeed compared to the Book.
Review: The book has been gutted to produce an easy to direct and promote screenplay. Some of the other reviewers have said that two thirds of the story are missing. I'd say more like three quarters deleted. No real special effects to muck things up.
After youve read the excellent novel-- this movie's production feels like rich kids at play--on a budget. Is it horrible? No. Is it good? No. You may like this movie, of course. However, if you love this movie, it would usually be out of sentiment for it's treatment of the time period in which it takes place. A remake is already in order. Stephen King's coattails must be a great ride, all the way to the bank.
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Summary: Even If It's Not Like The Book, A Great Movie!
Review: I have read the reviews that discuss the differences between the book and the movie, and while I haven't read the book I have seen and enjoyed the movie! This is a movie that will have you on the edge of your seat the entire time, the suspense is incredible and the mystery non-stop. The "low men" and the strange visitor's quarks definitely make this movie great. Travel to a place where time seems to stop, if only for one very strange man. This movie takes us to the depths of human imagination and wonderment, as it explores possibilities surrounding psychic powers, and what our government may or may not be doing that we have no knowledge about. The movie's ending leaves many questions unanswered, most likely setting us up for a sequel! If you liked the Shawshank Redemption, then you will absolutely love this movie!
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Summary: a great story turned bad
Review: If you haven't read the book by Stephen King, you should. It is one of the best stories I've ever read. The story was very original and imaginative. Not that that's a rarity for a Stephen King story. Many of Stephen King's brilliant works have been turned into excellent movies and many of his stories have been turned into terrible movies. Unfortunately, Hearts In Atlantis falls under the second catagory.
This was by far the most dissapointing movie I have ever seen.
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Summary: Brought back so many memories!!
Review: I loved the movie..., I always love Stephen King adaptations. I haven't actually read the novel "Hearts in Atlantis" but it made me interested in it. But ya know what?! I'm not talking about the book! Anthony Hopkins was amazing, he is one of the greatest actors of our time! I loved the scenes with the children playing, it brought back so many memories of my childhood. The ending was of course a tear-jerker and not a cliche one at that. It was a very sweet and enduring movie that I will enjoy again and again. BRAVO!!
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Summary: "Whats the point?"
Review: After reading the book and only being mildly entertained, I hoped for a condensed version of the entire book--rather than just the beginning saga. I did feel that the movie did a good job following the story line, until the low men were portrayed. In the book these 'men' were portrayed as evil beings from some weird parallel universe, not evil businessmen. In the book the cars they drove were glowing, monstrous variations of actual luxury cars. In the movie they were just big black cars. The portrayal of Bobby Garfields mother was not nearly as heartless in the movie as in the book. I felt that this movie was a typical flop when compared with the book. I'm sorry to say I don't recommend this movie.
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Summary: What's the point of it?
Review: The movie was good, I have to say. I enjoyed most of it. But when it got to the end, it was like a person playing Hot Potato, left with the potato on his hands... They totally blew the movie away, when they didn't know how to really round it up. The concept was nice (although there were some loose ends), but the end could have definitely been deeper than it was. Dissapointing to say the least...
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