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The Heart of Me (2002)

The Heart of Me (2002)
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In the style of a Merchant-Ivory production, Thaddeus O'Sullivan directs the British costume drama The Heart of Me, based on Rosamond Lehmann's 1953 novel The Echoing Grove and adapted by Lucinda Coxon. The film opens in late '30s London at the funeral of a middle-class family patriarch survived by his wife (Eleanor Bron) and two daughters: prim and proper Madeleine (Olivia Williams) and free-spirited artist Dinah (Helena Bonham Carter). Madeline's businessman husband, Rickie (Paul Bettany), soon develops an interest in Dinah, which turns into an involved romantic affair. The love triangle causes many problems involving pregnancy, repressed emotions, and various forms of melodrama. Ten years later, the two sisters meet and sort out their relationship. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

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Starring:
Helena Bonham CarterOlivia Williams, (more)
Director(s):
Thaddeus O'Sullivan
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The Heart of Me

In the style of a Merchant-Ivory production, Thaddeus O'Sullivan directs the British costume drama The Heart of Me, based on Rosamond Lehmann's 1953 novel The Echoing Grove and adapted by Lucinda Coxon. The film opens in late '30s London at the funeral of a middle-class family patriarch survived by his wife (Eleanor Bron) and two daughters: prim and proper Madeleine (Olivia Williams) and free-spirited artist Dinah (Helena Bonham Carter). Madeline's businessman husband, Rickie (Paul Bettany), soon develops an interest in Dinah, which turns into an involved romantic affair. The love triangle causes many problems involving pregnancy, repressed emotions, and various forms of melodrama. Ten years later, the two sisters meet and sort out their relationship. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

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Director(s):
Thaddeus O'Sullivan
Writer(s):
Lucinda Coxon
Producer(s):
Martin Pope
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Situations)
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Norma H.

    While the story line may seem boring when you read it, the acting and story treatment is excellent. The characters were well developed and brought an emotional depth to the film that is rarely seen today. The conflicts of culture, values, feminine and masculine idelolgy, desires and reality in the lives of the main characters are so well defined and expresed in the acting that it makes the audience an observer in the private lives of the characters.

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    Tom D.

    If you like well-written stories, flawlessly executed and superbly acted this is the movie for you. This is the touching story of two sisters and the man who is married to one but loves the other. Set in 1930's England this period drama interweaves a tale of three people who struggle to find the love they desire. This may one of the best period drama's you'll ever see.

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    Linda S.

    I enjoy period pieces like this - a good romance, intrigue, relationship conflicts, resolution in the end, and good acting. Helena Bonham Carter is especially good in her films - very convincing as her characters. Sets you in a different time - enjoy!

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