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2007

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The film is based on Mariane Pearl's account of the terrifying and unforgettable story of her husband, Wall Street Journal reporter Danny Pearl's life and death. Read more

Starring	Dan Futterman, Angelina Jolie, Archie Panjabi, Mohammed Afzal
Director	Michael Winterbottom
Genres	Drama, Thriller

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- Michael Winterbottomâs films are like a Sunday paper: sprawling in focus yet at the same time identifiable in their... read more on Time Out
- 49530
- - Dave Calhoun
  - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:20
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- - 171
  - 76
  Didn't watch
  
  I couldn't rate this as I turned it off when I realised what the content was. I don't watch films about the atrocities of war. I only got it cos ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Rima
  - 53 reviews
  - Cambridge
  - 06 Mar 2008 at 08:42
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  - 1
  good grief
  
  a film which goes on for far too long, in which nothing, and i mean nothing of any interest happens. 3 people rushing round in cabs and sometimes on the phone ... read more »
  
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- - nickthetick
  - 11 reviews
  - 05 Feb 2012 at 00:25
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  a fantastic moving film
  
  very moving
  
  captivating
  
  it's great
  
  jolie is awesome (as always)
  
  really great film
  
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- - a customer
  - Exeter, England
  - 12 Dec 2011 at 10:44
- - 2
  - 0
  Heart wrenching true informative story
  
  I thought this was a very good film. Being a true story it was really heart-wrenching and gives you a very good idea of what it is like for the familys on a day... read more »
  
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- - KelSmell
  - 102 reviews
  - Telford
  - 15 Nov 2011 at 16:22
- - 0
  - 0
  mighty heart
  
  mighty indeed -at start did feel somewhat annoyed with him for being so 'stupid', but hey -nobody 'deserves' to be kidnapped...
  
  yes ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 01 Sep 2011 at 12:49
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  breath taking jolie
  
  what an amazing movie, we all saw the news coverage at the time, this film captures the events well. jolie has been cast brilliantly, she gives a breath taking ... read more »
  
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- 1028459
- - plastichero
  - 7 reviews
  - Carlisle
  - 12 Aug 2011 at 20:56
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  - 1
  well made film
  
  I have owned this DVD for a while but only just watched it because I knew that it wasn't a pleasant storyline. The good points about the film is you can ... read more »
  
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- - ClaireDior
  - 23 reviews
  - Kilbirnie
  - 08 Aug 2011 at 00:18
- - 0
  - 0
  Excellent.
  
  Great acting and cinema.
  
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  - Cardiff, UK
  - 22 Jul 2011 at 15:14
- - 0
  - 0
  A Mighty Heart
  
  This film will not be for everyone. It is stark and raw and if you believe the message behind it - it is a film to remind you of the scary world we live in and ... read more »
  
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- 1017543
- - wellybob1
  - 24 reviews
  - Preston
  - 15 Jul 2011 at 16:36
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  Serious Drama
  
  A trademark Michael Winterbottom movie - a docudrama style story of the kidnapping and murder of an American journalist as told through the search and ... read more »
  
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- - GaryI
  - 656 reviews
  - March, Cambs
  - 07 Jul 2011 at 22:04
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  - 0
  His ultimate journey
  
  This film is incredibly moving. I found some of the indoor shots a little dark, but beautiful cinematography gives a real glimpse into the thriving, bustling ... read more »
  
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- - iDLECHiLD
  - 15 reviews
  - SE22
  - 30 Jun 2011 at 15:57
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- - 171
  - 76
  Didn't watch
  
  I couldn't rate this as I turned it off when I realised what the content was. I don't watch films about the atrocities of war. I only got it cos ... read more »
  
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- 535453
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Rima
  - 53 reviews
  - Cambridge
  - 06 Mar 2008 at 08:42
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  A Mighty Heart
  
  You have to wonder what motivated a journalist to risk their lives in a melting pot hell hole like Pakistan . Recently BBC reporter Alan Johnson was released ... read more »
  
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- - ValleyJohn
  - 96 reviews
  - Biggleswade
  - 10 Dec 2007 at 20:00
- - 41
  - 2
  A Mighty Heart
  
  Michael Winterbottom is one of the most brilliant filmmakers in the UK. His films are completely uncategorisable ranging from doom laden Hardy adaptation Jude, ... read more »
  
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- - SAI81
  - 360 reviews
  - Tonbridge
  - 25 Sep 2007 at 22:59
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  - 12
  Worthwhile story well told...
  
  A really thought provoking documentary style film about the terrorist kidnap of Danny Pearl in Pakistan, seen through the eyes of his wife, friends, colleagues ... read more »
  
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- - PaulaWestwood
  - 397 reviews
  - Ashton-Under-Lyne
  - 24 Sep 2007 at 12:43
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  - 1
  A brilliantly powerful film
  
  This film had me gripped from start to finish. Its beautifully filmed and it deals with the subject matter of Al Quieda kidnappings etc in a rounded and clever... read more »
  
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  - Twickenham
  - 27 Sep 2007 at 11:21
- - 10
  - 2
  And the DIck Van Dyke Comedy Accent Award goes to.....
  
  This is a decent movie however, if you don't know the story already (it a true story) DO NOT select the option to watch the intro with some random woman ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - London
  - 29 Feb 2008 at 21:03
- - 9
  - 1
  mighty strength needed 2 watch
  
  unfortunately i didnt really enjoy this movie and never really watched it to the end..there just wasnt enough action to keep me glued to the screen...maybe the ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Birmingham
  - 23 Aug 2008 at 00:28
- - 8
  - 0
  A Mighty Heart
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  Was looking forward to this offering from Michael Winterbottom that follows the real life kidnap of American Journalist Daniel Perl (Dan Futterman) and ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - WALES
  - 19 May 2008 at 23:34
- - 7
  - 0
  A moribund heart
  
  Sorry, but it was slow, dull and depressing. Important subject matter yes, but best left to documentary rather than this poor slowly paced film. Well acted, ... read more »
  
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  - Tezzles
  - 15 reviews
  - Kingsbridge
  - 27 Mar 2008 at 08:33
- - 7
  - 0
  A mighty bore
  
  What a boring film. They tell you the ending at the start and then it's one long yawn to get to that end.
  
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- 572930
- - redcon
  - 23 reviews
  - Chichester
  - 05 Jun 2008 at 21:15

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Critics' reviews
- Michael Winterbottomâs films are like a Sunday paper: sprawling in focus yet at the same time identifiable in their... read more on Time Out
- 49530
- - Dave Calhoun
  - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:20
- A MIGHTY HEART is wrenching, but it's the buzzing undercurrent of anger that makes it most true to its source
- 178944
- - New York Times
  - 26 Mar 2011 at 01:29
- The film is given a raw and riveting docudrama treatment by the superb British director Michael Winterbottom
- 178945
- - Rolling Stone
  - 26 Mar 2011 at 01:29
- The movie strides ahead with a good sense of rhythm, rocking backward just when relief is needed
- 178943
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 26 Mar 2011 at 01:29
- The most impressive performance of Angelina Jolie's career
- 258212
- - The Times
  - 28 Mar 2012 at 03:31

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  A MIGHTY HEART tells the harrowing true story of WALL STREET JOURNAL reporter Daniel Pearl who, in 2002, was kidnapped and executed in Pakistan by Islamic fundamentalists. Based on the memoirs of Daniel's widow, Mariane Pearl (played here with great sensitivity by Angelina Jolie), the film centres ...

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  A MIGHTY HEART tells the harrowing true story of WALL STREET JOURNAL reporter Daniel Pearl who, in 2002, was kidnapped and executed in Pakistan by Islamic fundamentalists. Based on the memoirs of Daniel's widow, Mariane Pearl (played here with great sensitivity by Angelina Jolie), the film centres ...

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  The film is based on Mariane Pearl's account of the terrifying and unforgettable story of her husband, Wall Street Journal reporter Danny Pearl's life and death....