Hearts in Atlantis

Movie

2001

1h 41m

PG-13

English

Drama

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6.8

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A widowed mother and her son change when a mysterious stranger enters their lives.

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Hearts in Atlantis

PG-13

Movie

2001

1h 41m

English

Drama

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A widowed mother and her son change when a mysterious stranger enters their lives.

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Cast

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Anthony Hopkins

Ted Brautigan

Anton Yelchin

Robert 'Bobby' Garfield

Hope Davis

Elizabeth 'Liz' Garfield

Carol Gerber

Adult Bobby Garfield

Monte Man

Len Files

Alana Files

Mrs. Gerber

Harry Doolin

Don Biderman

Willie Shearman

Mr. Oliver

John Sullivan

Sports Announcer (voice)

Joe T. Blankenship

Richie O'Rourke

Directed By: Scott Hicks

Written By: William Goldman (Screenplay)

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AlfieSGD says...

4 weeks ago

A middle-aged man reminisces about his childhood in the 1960s. Key elements include his complicated relationship with his mother, a close relationship with his small circle of friends, ridiculously evil bullies, and a slight supernatural twist. From this description, it should quickly become clear to everyone that "Hearts in Atlantis" is based on a coming-of-age story by Stephen King. However, this movie doesn't even come close to adaptations like “Stand by Me." Although it is executed fairly well overall, with Anton Yelchin and Anthony Hopkins in particular giving solid performances, it lacks any sort of magic. Ultimately, there are many dull stretches that spoil the overall impression, and a number of the characters are also quite shallow. "Hearts in Atlantis" will therefore undoubtedly not stay with me for long because it is simply too unremarkable.

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Van Nyx says...

3 years ago

I finally got around to watching this film, and find it to be a good coming of age story. As much as I love Stephen King's written work, this version is preferable to the novel, which was incredibly hard to read because of its slow pace and cultural references that a non American (such as myself) would have difficulty understanding. . However, the slow pace translates well on screen, considering the trip through childhood nostalgia/"Atlantis". The actors elevated what would otherwise be mundane, daily life experiences to something visually appealing. Directorial choices of action, camera focus, lighting and editing are also on point. As dated as it is now, it still garners a 7/10 for what it is - a good coming of ages story.

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lordmillion says...

6 years ago

i enjoyed watching this.. they don't make movies like this anymore

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CinemaSerf

11 months ago

This is certainly a case of less is more from Sir Anthony Hopkins. His considered performance as "Ted" lends much to this otherwise rather simple story of a widow (Hope Davis) and her young son "Bobby" (Anton Yeltsin). He befriends the young boy - much to the suspicion of the rather selfish, but lov More

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