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Hearts in Atlantis (2001)
"I wouldn't have missed it for the whole world . . ."
Can I just say, wow? I really liked the book . . . but I don't remember it being this touching. Maybe it was the fact that the book had so many ties to 'Nam and I'm too young for that (never had to live through it). The movie stripped most of that away. Instead, we get the first story from the book with plot points thrown in from the other stories-- and what an amazing job done pulling it off! Without a doubt, it's right up there with The Shawshank Redemption. I really can't say more about the movie, except that the casting is perfect-- they really bring the characters of the book to life. Do yourself a favor right now in this season of movie crapola-- see this movie! Noodge.
Down to You (2000)
How can disturbing be a good thing? Well, watch the damn movie!
You know, when this movie first came out, I saw it slammed by critics and the box-office as well . . . Usually not a good sign for a movie, eh? But, after just seeing it on cable I ask, why the paltry 4 stars? Have the people that voted ever BEEN in a college romance? This movie actually opened up some old wounds. It hurt, yes, and I wasn't all that happy a person after seeing it, but . . . It was very honest. I couldn't believe how honest and true this couple's problems were. In the end you have a movie with a very believable romance that also offers just the right amount of hope at the end for those poor saps like myself. Those ones who never quite got over that college love . . .