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Playing By Heart [DVD] [1999]
enlarge	Director: Willard Carroll Actors: Gillian Anderson, Ellen Burstyn, Sean Connery, Anthony Edwards, Angelina Jolie Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm Category: DVD List Price: ~~£14.99~~ Buy New: £2.96 as of 21/11/2009 19:43 GMT details You Save: £12.03 (80%) New (10) Used (4) from £2.49 Seller: selectcheaper Rating: 13 reviews Sales Rank: 11368 Format: PAL, Widescreen Languages: English (Original Language), German (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Region: 2 Discs: 1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 116 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5017188884341 ASIN: B00005U1XV Theatrical Release Date: June 29, 2000 Release Date: June 15, 2006 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review IPlaying by Heart/I is an amiably amorphous comedy-drama about a myriad of articulate and witty people pondering the meaning of love. It was originally titled IDancing About Architecture/I, since, as one of the lovelorn puts it in trying to explain the elusive nature of desire, "Talking about love is like dancing about architecture". However, with the way the characters in Willard Carroll's film talk, it sounds like they could dance a samba around Frank Lloyd Wright. This undiscovered gem doesn't have a particular destination in mind, as it weaves in and out of the stories of its high-profile ensemble, but it does offer some hilarious, sharp dialogue and quiet surprises. p Carroll focuses his film on four couples, all in one way or another battling with the problems of relationships, ranging from long-marrieds (Gena Rowlands and Sean Connery) to Gen-X club-hoppers (Angelina Jolie and Ryan Phillippe). Ostensibly, part of the film is invested in the mystery of how all these characters are interrelated, but keen viewers will be able to discern the connections among them all. It's the uniformly excellent performances, though, that make IPlaying by Heart/I compulsively watchable. Most striking, surprisingly enough, are Jolie and Phillippe, the youngest members of the cast who reveal heretofore hidden depths of talent. Jolie in particular increases her already-soaring stock as an actress. Equally impressive are Gillian Anderson and Jon Stewart, who transcend their yuppie personas in their awkward enactment of the timeless dating rituals. Other cast members, including Dennis Quaid, Anthony Edwards, Ellen Burstyn, Jay Mohr and the always-luminous Madeleine Stowe, are quite good, though saddled with story lines that are occasionally less than compelling. The only complaint you'll have is that once everyone's connections are revealed, you'll wish this cast had more of an opportunity to interact. The journey toward the film's bittersweet end, however, is marvellous in and of itself. --IMark Englehart, Amazon.com/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 13 1 2 3 Next » Not for the impatient... June 3, 2003 8 out of 9 found this review helpful Not for the impatient, Playing by Heart is a particularly good example of the complex romantic comedy. The excellent acting complements the apparently disparate -most definitely quirky- plot lines and incisive dialogue. A four star script, slightly weak on characterisation, works due to the presence and competence of the A-list cast. br It's not though; the film for casual watching and to really get anything from the film a fair amount of concentration is essential. Definitely not the movie for everyone you will have few laugh-out-loud moments but should leave the cinema touched and amused.br A solid 5 star movie overall some truly entertaining twists make this well worth your time. A must see! June 16, 2003 8 out of 9 found this review helpful I saw this film quite soon after it came out and it's got to be one of the best films I've ever seen. It's in my top 10!pWillard Carroll has directed a masterpiece; it's funny, romantic, sad and very much a feel good movie.pThe cast is amazing and the way it's been filmed and directed makes you want to act in it, or at least in a movie like it.pThe soundtrack is amazing, very relaxing and quite beautiful to listen to, over and over again.pI've seen this film many times and will keep watching it again and again, you just can't get bored of it, it's brilliant.pSee it and then by the soundtrack, you won't be sorry. Very Touching! November 22, 2003 George (Athens, Greece) 5 out of 6 found this review helpful That's a great movie. It deals mainly with the unpleasant situations that can arise in a couple's relationship. It makes you feel good knowing that it's not the end of the world if something goes wrong sometime... We are humans afterall!brLots of great actors and great perfomances. I liked it and I recommend it! A lovely sweet movie March 7, 2002 Mrs. F. Mulligan (UK) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful I have just re-watched this movie and I love it, especially Angelina Jolie and Gillian Anderson, who shows her wonderful acting ability - Of the men I like Jon Stewart who shows that he should really be a leading man in more movies... Yes this is a bitbrof fluff - but a very well acted and moving bit of fluff.... i loved it.... One of my favourite movies! March 9, 2002 3 out of 4 found this review helpful Really enjoyed this one. An all star cast, with great acting and a good story line. Ryan Philipe! What more can I say :) Gillian Anderson is great in this film also, and shows that she is not only suited for the x files. As always Angelina Jolie proves once again how good her acting talents are. pI recommend this movie, it like watching 5 films at once!!! Once you see the film you'll know what I am talking about! Showing reviews 1-5 of 13 1 2 3 Next »

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