Where the Heart Is

Name: Where the Heart Is
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: April 28, 2000
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 30
Cast: James Frain, Natalie Portman

2000

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Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: April 28, 2000 | PG-13

Starring: James Frain, Natalie Portman

Summary: Abandoned by her boyfriend at a Wal-Mart, a pregnant 17 year-old (Portman) rebuilds her life.

Director: Matt Williams

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Romance

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 120 min

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William Arnold

In no way is this a serious movie. Still, it's hard to resist. Read full review

Roger Ebert

So heavy on incident, contrivance, coincidence, improbability, sudden reversals and dizzying flash-forwards (sometimes years at a time) that it seems a wonder the characters don't crash into each other in the confusion. Read full review

David Sterritt

Ultimately, it's more an emotional hodgepodge than a compassionate look at real human problems. Read full review

Peter Stack

Sloshes between comedy and drama, never quite hitting stride as either. Read full review

Steve Simels

To be fair, this could have been worse. Read full review

Mr. Showbiz Michael Atkinson

A swamp of clichés, contrivances, and cheap ham-and-cheese hero sentimentality. Read full review

Michael O'Sullivan

Tries to put your tear ducts in a headlock with a litany of catastrophes. Read full review

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LeoTs3181983

Sep 5, 2010

This is one of Natalie Portman's best movies. However,it is a little silly. But I still highly recommend you see it. The soundtrack is great too. Don't miss it.

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