The Heart Of Me [DVD] [2003]

Product Details

• Actors: Helena Bonham Carter, Olivia Williams, Paul Bettany, Eleanor Bron, Luke Newberry
• Directors: Thaddeus O'Sullivan
• Writers: Lucinda Coxon, Rosamond Lehmann
• Producers: David M. Thompson, Gary Tuck, Keith Evans, Martin Pope, Paul Federbush
• Format: PAL
• Language English
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.77:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Classification: 15
• Studio: Twentieth Century Fox
• DVD Release Date: 6 Oct 2003
• Run Time: 96 minutes
  

By : Helena Bonham Carter (Actor), Olivia Williams (Actor), Thaddeus O'Sullivan (Director)|Rated:Suitable for 15 years and over|Format: DVD
Price : £3.92

Customer Reviews

Adapted from Lehmann's novel "The Echoing Grove" this is everything a fan of the writer could wish for. That particular quality of bittersweet angst she brings to her characters is beautifully captured by the screen play and acting.
Rickie (Paul Bettany) an upper crust lawyer is the pivot of a love triangle between his cool but loyal wife Madeleine (Olivia Williams) and her sister the somewhat bohemian Dinah (Helena Bonham Carter).
Bettany negotiates a difficult role brilliantly portraying the inner anguish behind the stiff upper lip exterior. Carter and Williams fit their roles like a glove and sparkle in their interactions. There is no doubt who Rickie really loves, but I found myself rather on the side of his cool wife than her sister.
Excellent sets, acting and a fine score of the sobbing strings variety that gel so well with Lehmann's tales of tortured love.

I came across this film courtesy of Amazon's recommended for you section.
It is probably the best recommendation to see a film I have ever received.
I had never heard of this one before, and I cannot believe it had past me by seven years ago on its release...but what a film!
Simply uncork the wine bottle and settle down for an emotional, and in my case,tearful roller-coaster. And I will say just two more things.
Firstly by all means enjoy the period setting. But hopefully you will agree this story is as credible as a relevant and contemporary story as it is portrayed here.
So don't let the tag period drama put you off!
And secondly what is it about us Brits that do not celebrate great talent whilst it is with us?
Helena Bonham-Carter is surely one of the world's best cinematic actress alive today, we really should acclaim her for her talent, performances, and this one is a tour-de-force. Bravo Ms H B-C.
This is a great British film.

 

The Heart Of Me [DVD] [2003]