RipDelight
This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.
Brennan Camacho
Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.
Edwin
The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.
Platypuschow
Hearts in Atlantis is another Stephen King adaptation I wasn't aware of, it stars Anthony Hopkins, David Morse, and the taken before his time Anton Yelchin.It tells the story of a small bullied boy, his father has passed away and his mother isn't fullfilling her duties as a parent. When a mysterious man appears in his life everything changes.I had no idea what to expect but was quickly gripped, it was standard King stuff from small town America to flashbacks of youth to that wonderful charm they all seem to have.The movie immediatly whispers sweet promises in your ear, you know something is coming and you'll expect it to be big! Sadly it doesn't entirely deliver, in fact I found the big "Revelation" very underwhelming. Don't get me wrong it was okay but not on the level I had expected.Hearts in Atlantis is a beautiful quaint little tale, but is not one of those big epic life changing experiences that occasionally cross our paths.The Good:Cast are on pointLooks and sounds wonderfulVery charmingThe Bad:The twist is very weakFeels like it should have been betterThings I Learnt From This Movie:Anthony Hopkins simply can do no wrong can he?
MnesBlue
I'll tell you about my feelings during watching this movie I'd like to say the great movie! I was watching with curious in my eyes and ears, the relationship between the old man Ted and Bobby captured me and I knew something is coming, that's remind me of the Stephen king's novel "Apt Pupil" in another great movie in 1998 (I'd recommend it).I really liked everything in this movie, the Cast, Picture, especially the Screenplay it was wonderful talking about time and memories that way! coming from an awesome writer!, these kind of movies full of life, you find it familiar closer to you! Enjoy! Thanks : )
ikjirstin
This is one of those films I must watch every year, because I find so much in it at each viewing. I still remember the first time, back in 2001 at the theater, when I heard it had something to do with a real CIA program, but it had me from the first scene, long before the espionage arrived. As a photojournalist myself, I was captivated by the opening scenes, so well-acted by David Morse. Like most Stephen King novels, the reality factor seems high, and each scene is important in moving the story forward. The young Mika Boorem was so me at that age, she was easily relatable, and Anton Yelchin was an actor beyond his years even then, as a boy. We all knew would continue as a fine actor, even Tony Hopkins. He is so missed.You can see this fine film for just $2.99. A great way to get started, but you will want to own it. One of those great ones to show friends who may have missed it.
Maleplatypus
It's been many years now but every once in a while I go through this story/movie again, bringing up the same emotions and fondness of it. This movie is nothing spectacular, not a major hit by any standards, but personal experience for intelligent and thoughtful people. Behind it is some brilliant work of Mr. King (at his best, when not writing horror stories), which makes him (for me, at least) one of the best writers America ever had. And this story has been told through an excellent movie, with carefully picked up cast, to give probably their best, yet simple, performances. It is a very smooth movie, very well and sensibly directed. I'm highly recommending it but not to everyone - just to the ones who know how to appreciate a little masterpiece. To them it will be timeless. Everyone else – just forget it.
