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Open Hearts Reviews

2003

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In Susanne Bier's achingly tender drama, filmed according to the tenets of the Dogme 95 collective, the fates of two couples are forever altered in the blink of an eye. Joachim (Nicolaj Lie Kaas) and Cecilie (Sonja Ricther) are a young couple on the verge of marriage. But before they can make it official, a car hits Joachim, .. Read more

Starring	Sonja Richter, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Paprika Steen, Mads Mikkelsen
Director	Susanne Bier
Genres	Romance

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  Less is more in another Dogme 95 film...
  
  'Open Hearts' is another successful addition to the Dogme 95 stable of films. The plot is nothing new, similar to Lars von Triers' 'Breaking The... read more »
  
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  - dazzlepm
  - 21 reviews
  - Bedford
  - 23 Feb 2005 at 12:53
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  LOVE OR LUST
  
  WATCHED THIS AS A RESULT OF GOOD REVIEWS AND I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED. A GOOD STORY WELL ACTED BY ALL INVOLVED. MUCH BETTER THAN MOST OF THE RUBBISH ON TV AND I ... read more »
  
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- - RJN
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  - KIDDERMINSTER
  - 10 Sep 2011 at 05:50
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  Simply not convinced
  
  A simple tale which was well played out but by way of the Doctor/female interest relationship not convincing so didn't really care for either of them by the... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 31 Aug 2011 at 12:56
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  OPEN HEARTS
  
  I cannot give this film any better credit than it deserves. Mads is a joy to watch, intense, mesmerising. quality acting all round, def one for my collection. ... read more »
  
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- - bluraye
  - 16 reviews
  - Bradford
  - 14 Feb 2010 at 16:32
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  - 4
  Good
  
  Good film but probably more for the girls! A bit sad and well acted, but subtitles I'm afraid.
  
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- - JillRob9
  - 6 reviews
  - Perth
  - 07 Oct 2009 at 16:57
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  Very realistic, very moving
  
  Beautifully acted, very moving account of what happens to two couples when something terrible happens. A very realistic portrayal of people struggling to deal ... read more »
  
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  - Haddington
  - 03 Oct 2009 at 10:54
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  Danish Blue
  
  A typically raw and intense film from the wonderful Susanne Bier, made in accordance with the Dogme manifesto. Quite a few of the excellent cast can also be ... read more »
  
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- - Bribaba
  - 146 reviews
  - London
  - 16 Aug 2009 at 22:45
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  Open Hearts
  
  This is one of these films that you get really immersed in, and you forget about everything except what you are watching.
  
  Its sad and also funny and ... read more »
  
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- - moonstar
  - 18 reviews
  - Chessington
  - 08 Aug 2009 at 19:41
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  a gripping film
  
  A fascinating exploration of relationships and personalities - wonderfully acted and gripping
  
  throughout.
  
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  - Stroud
  - 25 Jul 2009 at 23:35
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  Just friends
  
  A simple story of relationships and examining how men and women have different ideas of companionship and love and when/how one becomes the other. Get it wrong ... read more »
  
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- - sophy300
  - 67 reviews
  - Newcastle upon Tyne
  - 02 Jul 2009 at 14:59
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  Open Hearts
  
  I really enjoyed this film. Story line was engaging and like a good book you have to watch it in one go as you want to know what happens in the end. I would ... read more »
  
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  - 18 Apr 2009 at 13:39
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- - 20
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  Less is more in another Dogme 95 film...
  
  'Open Hearts' is another successful addition to the Dogme 95 stable of films. The plot is nothing new, similar to Lars von Triers' 'Breaking The... read more »
  
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  - dazzlepm
  - 21 reviews
  - Bedford
  - 23 Feb 2005 at 12:53
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  European cinema at its best
  
  A remarkable film, from opening credits to closing - this film had me absorbed - the acting was terrific, the simple plot very realistic and the soundtrack ... read more »
  
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- - Stephen Sclater
  - London
  - 14 Feb 2004 at 14:42
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  Did I miss something?
  
  I don't mind a love story, but that it was not! Drama, maybe? Yes, but pointless. My advise - Put it at the bottom of your list (if you really must) and ... read more »
  
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- - Mitchi
  - London, England
  - 08 Feb 2004 at 15:31
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  Dogme Drama
  
  Susanne Bier's entry into the Dogme 95 project is a relatively straightforward tragedy by comparison with some of the other Danish films made under the lo-... read more »
  
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- - EdWood
  - 8 reviews
  - Brighton
  - 09 Feb 2005 at 14:08
- - 4
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  Gritty Love Story
  
  I was pleasantly surprised by this film. It doesn't pretend to be a big glitzy Hollywood movie and right from the start you know what you're getting is ... read more »
  
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- - Thomas Woods
  - London
  - 15 Apr 2004 at 09:25
- - 3
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  Brought me to tears!
  
  A superb film.
  
  A doctor's wife knocks down a man with the family car, and the woman sends her husband to give counselling to the man's ... read more »
  
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- - JonofFinsbury
  - 18 reviews
  - London
  - 13 Oct 2005 at 11:24
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  Almost Spotless.
  
  Just watched this for the second time after about a year's gap, expected to be disappointed, and still found myself gripped and deeply moved. The acting is ... read more »
  
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- - themustgethere
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  - London
  - 05 Jul 2007 at 00:01
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  Left me cold I'm afraid
  
  I'm a fan of Susanne Bier and dogme films, but not this film. Just didn't find it convincing. The acting is impeccable but the story doesn't ring ... read more »
  
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  - Sheffield
  - 27 Apr 2008 at 23:45
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  Soap?.... Made for TV film?
  
  From the start of the film, I was unsure about this - the feel of the film was of a "soap" genre, or a low-budget made for TV film....and it never ... read more »
  
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- - Breeny
  - London
  - 08 Apr 2004 at 09:44
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  gritty drama
  
  gritty drama, very down to earth, excellent acting
  
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- - gueman
  - london
  - 23 Dec 2003 at 09:06

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- Open Hearts
  
  In Susanne Bier's achingly tender drama, filmed according to the tenets of the Dogme 95 collective, the fates of two couples are forever altered in the blink of an eye. Joachim (Nicolaj Lie Kaas) and Cecilie (Sonja Ricther) are a young couple on the verge of marriage. But before they can make it ...