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Hearts In Atlantis
2001
Part mystery, part nostalgic coming-of-age tale, Scott Hicks's lyrical, leisurely film of Stephen King's story captures the innocence, pain, and confusion of childhood. In one unforgettable summer, Bobby Garfield (Anton Yelchin), a lonely 11-year-old boy, is befriended by Ted Brautigan (Anthony Hopkins), a mysterious lodger. .. Read more
| Starring | Anthony Hopkins, David Morse, Hope Davis, Anton Yelchin |
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| Director | Scott Hicks |
| Genres | Drama |
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Hearts In Atlantis
Part mystery, part nostalgic coming-of-age tale, Scott Hicks's lyrical, leisurely film of Stephen King's story captures the innocence, pain, and confusion of childhood. In one unforgettable summer, Bobby Garfield (Anton Yelchin), a lonely 11-year-old boy, is befriended by Ted Brautigan (Anthony Hopkins), a mysterious lodger. But the man makes clear that he is only passing through, and as the boy grows more and more attached to his new friend, he realizes that the dark forces the man fears aren't just "the boogeyman." Accompanied by a soundtrack filled with 1950s pop tunes, Hicks (SHINE, SNOW FALLING ON CEDARS) evokes the timelessness of childhood hand in hand with the innocence of an era, a time when a boy's first new bike was the Holy Grail, and his first kiss was "the one by which all others will be judged--and found wanting." The first-rate cast is headed by Hopkins, who plays Brautigan with compassion and warmth coupled with an understated sadness, and the young Yelchin, who paints a raw portrait of a lost little boy finding his way in the world. William Goldman (THE PRINCESS BRIDE, MISERY) penned the script, and the film is dedicated to cinematographer Piotr Sobocinski, who died before its release.
| Starring | Anthony Hopkins, David Morse, Hope Davis, Anton Yelchin, Mika Boorem |
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| Director | Scott Hicks |
| Studio | WARNER HOME VIDEO |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 36 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 02 Sep 2002 Production year: 2001 |
| Format | DVD |
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This supernatural drama is an overfamiliar exercise in childhood nostalgia with some low-key mysticism artlessly attached. Adapting two stories from the eponymous collection by Stephen King, William Goldman's uneven script spins a rose-tinted tale of coming-of-age in 1960s America that sits uneasily beside a nebulous conspiracy subplot. In a small New England town, neglected 11-year-old Bobby Garfield (Anton Yelchin) strikes up a meaningful friendship with mysterious neighbour Ted Brautigan (Anthony Hopkins), who is soon revealed to have the power to read minds — attracting the attention of the sinister “low men”, shadowy government figures who want to exploit his ability. Blandly directed by Scott Hicks (who did such a good job on Shine), this poorly-paced, charmless drama is conveyor-belt King — it has all the usual ingredients, only half-baked.
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Soft-centred movie about the beginning of adulthood, bathed in syrupy regret.
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10 out of 10 people found this review helpful
Well worth seeing
As a big Stephen King fan I have usually read the book before I get to see the film adaptation, as was the case with Hearts In Atlantis. The book is actually three interconnecting stories, and this film is based on the first story about a young boy living with his mother and a mysterious old man who comes to live in the flat upstairs. I think King's best stories are about childhood and this is a great story. Anthony Hopkins plays his part very well and the child actors are brilliant.
I'm often left feeling a little disappointed by Stephen King films, but this one is very well done and very enjoyable. Recomended. -
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Dark Tower. Movie 1
Stephen King began writing "The Dark Tower" books AAAAAges ago.
I read those books throughout my teenage years. The final volume was published late in 2004.
"Hearts In Atlantis" (as a movie) is poor. And incoherent. And ridiculous. UNLESS you've read The Dark Tower. When you do, Scott Hicks becomes a genius.
I suggest that you finish all seven books, and then watch this film. It will then be one of the most remarkable movies you'll ever see.
Mr King insists that all his stories connect to "The Dark Tower". ALL of them. It's one huge fable - connections enough with books/ films/ TV series to dizzy the brain. And this is the first King movie to overtly acknowledge that.
Imagine a movie that steals the soundtrack from "Rose Red"? That replays the "hanging sheets out" scene from "IT" (but in a much more romantic way?) . And does so very casually?
This movie tells the story of Ted Braughtigan's latter years. If that means nothing to you, read The Dark Tower. And then watch the film.
You will be squirming in your seat as Ted discusses "The Low Men"; you will be biting your nails as The Signs start to appear around town; you will be heartily pissed off by the ending. UNLESS you're read the books!
Rent this movie, and enjoy. Did I mention that you should read "The Dark Tower" series first? I may have forgotten... -
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Hearts In Atlantis
Part mystery, part nostalgic coming-of-age tale, Scott Hicks's lyrical, leisurely film of Stephen King's story captures the innocence, pain, and confusion of childhood. In one unforgettable summer, Bobby Garfield (Anton Yelchin), a lonely 11-year-old boy, is befriended by Ted Brautigan (Anthony ...
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