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Hearts in Atlantis, 2001

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Anton Yelchin

Directed by: Scott Hicks

Written by: William Goldman

Language: English

Country: USA, Australia

Runtime: 101 min

MPAA Rating: PG_13

Rating:6.8

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The mood of Hearts in Atlantis is bittersweet, emotional, and atmospheric. The plot centers around power relations, friendship, and parents and children. It is a drama and thriller movie. In approach, Hearts in Atlantis is serious and realistic. The pacing is slow. It takes place, at least partly, in a small town. Hearts in Atlantis is set in New York. It happens in the 1960s. It is based on a book. Note that Hearts in Atlantis includes mild violent content.

Summary of Hearts in Atlantis

Part mystery, part nostalgic coming-of-age tale, Scott Hicks's lyrical, leisurely film of Stephen King's novel captures the innocence, pain, and confusion of childhood. In one unforgettable summer, a lonely 11-year-old boy is befriended by his mysterious new neighbor. 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 fifties 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 Anthony Hopkins, who plays the neighbor with compassion and warmth coupled with an understated sadness, and the young Anton Yelchin, who paints a raw, naked portrait of a lost little boy finding his way as a man. William Goldman (THE PRINCESS BRIDE, MISERY) penned the script, and the film is dedicated to cinematographer Piotr Sobocinski, who died before its release.

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Language:	English
Country:	USA, Australia
Release date:	28 September 2001
Runtime:	101 min

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Anthony Hopkins

as Ted Brautigan

Anton Yelchin

as Bobby Garfield

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Anthony Hopkins and director Scott Hicks on the set of Hearts in Atlantis (2001)

Anton Yelchin and Hope Davis in Warner Brothers' Hearts In Hearts in Atlantis (2001)

Anton Yelchin and Mika Boorem in Warner Brothers' Hearts In Hearts in Atlantis (2001)

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Entertainment Weekly

Too poky and contrived to be a good movie, but its lushly serene atmospherics, given current events, make it a pure slice of sentimental comfort food. Full Review

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by: Owen Gleiberman

USA Today

Don't underestimate the appeal of a heart-tugger that's this well mounted. Full Review

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by: Mike Clark

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Great movie

I love movies that make you think and this one certainly does. About life and the human condition. I will definitely watch this movie again. Read and rate it

18.March.2012
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by: OriginalContent
OriginalContent rated this movie8/10Great

This is one of the better movies based on a Steven King story. A wonderful performance by Anthony Hopkins. Read and rate it

13.October.2009
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by: James Sherman
James Sherman rated this movie0/10

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