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Hearts In Atlantis Reviews

2001

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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
Director	Scott Hicks
Genres	Drama

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- Soft-centred movie about the beginning of adulthood, bathed in syrupy regret.
- 31838
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
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  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 ... read more »
  
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  - Martin White
  - Birmingham
  - 07 Jul 2004 at 09:16
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- - 0
  - 0
  Instantly forgettable
  
  I suppose I was expecting something of the same calibre as 'Stand By Me', but this film was nothing like the book and actually quite ploddy. ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - OXON
  - 13 Jun 2011 at 07:59
- - 0
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  Hearts in Atlantis
  
  A fantastic mix of reality and fantasy. As always, Hopkins gives a stunning performance.The young boy in the film acts with gusto and maturity and his film mum... read more »
  
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- 1003223
- - Cairo
  - 6 reviews
  - London
  - 10 Jun 2011 at 21:12
- - 0
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  I am reviewing Hearts In Atlantis.
  
  We thought this film was thought provoking and a most enjoyable watch. Kept us entertained throughout its entire length - which is more than can be said for ... read more »
  
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- - KeithA
  - 27 reviews
  - Hullbridge,Hockley, Essex.
  - 20 May 2011 at 09:22
- - 3
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  Throughly Enjoyable
  
  We really enjoyed this film. The performances (young and old) are excellent, it is convincing, thought provoking and the era is well-depicted. Somebody said &#... read more »
  
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- 939919
- - Uplander
  - 2 reviews
  - Ferndown
  - 15 Nov 2010 at 19:46
- - 2
  - 0
  Excellent Movie
  
  We hired this movie not knowing what to expect but based our choice mainly on the fact that the cast included Anthony Hopkins. We were not to be disappointed. ... read more »
  
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  - sevenoaks kent
  - 28 Jul 2010 at 22:32
- - 0
  - 3
  o.k , bit slow
  
  this film was a bit slow but fairly enjoyable. I hadn't read the book beforehand but my wife who had was disappointed with it.
  
  I thought it was a... read more »
  
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- - IanL
  - 60 reviews
  - Cambridge
  - 20 Mar 2009 at 14:26
- - 0
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  A lovely film
  
  Having read the book or rather the novella by Stephen King, I thought I would give this a go and I'm glad I did. His works don't always translate well ... read more »
  
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  - Crowborough
  - 30 Jan 2009 at 19:32
- - 0
  - 0
  A good film - recommended
  
  Easy to watch unusual good viewing
  
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  - lincolnshire
  - 18 Jul 2008 at 22:55
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  Customer Review
  
  Nostalgic coming of age film in 50s undercurrent America.
  
  Mr Hoskins acting very retired in this.
  
  Story needed more bulk obviously cut ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - UK
  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
- - 0
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  The book > The film.
  
  Okay so, I rented this title purely because I absolutely fell in love with the book by Stephen King. The storyline was compelling and on whole the book was a ... read more »
  
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- - CapeRyche
  - 5 reviews
  - Northolt
  - 19 Jan 2008 at 17:47
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- - 12
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  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 ... read more »
  
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  - Martin White
  - Birmingham
  - 07 Jul 2004 at 09:16
- - 8
  - 0
  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 ... read more »
  
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- - Frank S Glasgow
  - Glasgow
  - 12 Jan 2005 at 04:09
- - 3
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  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 ... read more »
  
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- - Martin White
  - Birmingham
  - 07 Jul 2004 at 09:16
- - 3
  - 0
  Very different
  
  Very different for a Stephen King film - not horror more of a tender story of a higher level. Enjoyable.
  
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- - MNOP
  - northumberland
  - 12 Feb 2004 at 12:55
- - 3
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  Throughly Enjoyable
  
  We really enjoyed this film. The performances (young and old) are excellent, it is convincing, thought provoking and the era is well-depicted. Somebody said &#... read more »
  
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- 939919
- - Uplander
  - 2 reviews
  - Ferndown
  - 15 Nov 2010 at 19:46
- - 2
  - 0
  Excellent Movie
  
  We hired this movie not knowing what to expect but based our choice mainly on the fact that the cast included Anthony Hopkins. We were not to be disappointed. ... read more »
  
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  - sevenoaks kent
  - 28 Jul 2010 at 22:32
- - 1
  - 1
  HOLDS YOUR ATTENTION ALL THE WAY THROUGH.
  
  I LOVE STEPHEN KING BOOKS, SO I AM BIASED, BUT YOU CANNOT PUT ON THE SCREEN EVERY THING THAT IS IN A BOOK, SO DONT EXPECT TO SEE THIS . THIS FILM INTERESTS AND ... read more »
  
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- - Michael DAVIES
  - HENGOED, WALES
  - 23 Feb 2005 at 00:22
- - 0
  - 0
  A bit pointless
  
  If you read the book as I did and want to see where the film goes you may be disappointed. True, the film is open that it only coveres part 1 of the Steven King... read more »
  
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- - AlB
  - N Wales
  - 16 Apr 2005 at 21:50
- - 0
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  Enjoyable hokum
  
  A watchable film with the benefit of an extremely talented performance from the child star. A genuine pleasure to watch.
  
  Hopkins turned in his usual ... read more »
  
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- - jeremyra
  - Kent
  - 11 Feb 2005 at 13:21
- - 0
  - 0
  Buy it
  
  Great movie. One of my favorites
  
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- - a customer
  - buckingham, england
  - 11 May 2007 at 21:00

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- Soft-centred movie about the beginning of adulthood, bathed in syrupy regret.
- 31838
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42

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