Review of Desert Hearts (1985) by Lindsay A — 09 Jun 2009

This is the best lesbian movie. My first gay movie and I had a crush on Helen Shaver. She is hot in this movie.

This review of Desert Hearts (1985) was written by Lindsay A on 09 Jun 2009.

Desert Hearts has generally received positive reviews.

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By Gene Siskel (446) for Chicago Tribune (6,211) on 16 Jan 2013

The story is not sensationalistic, although its love scene could not be more emotional. It`s a gentle story of someone being brought in from the cold…

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By Michelle M (596) on 02 May 2008

A beautiful love story that bridges a gap through sexuality, time, and just simply good storytelling…

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By Frederic And Mary Ann Brussat (3,072) for Spirituality and Practice (3,072) on 15 Jan 2002

A smooth and sensitive film that convincingly circles around the many different kinds of love and lets in light from several angles…

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By Corey J (44) on 04 Oct 2008

For those open minded about same sex romances, this is a wonderful movie...it's a fav…

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By Private U (13,627) on 28 Jun 2008

Sweet film. Perhaps unbelievable, but still nice to see lesbians portrayed in a more positive light in cinema…

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By Ann D (219) on 09 Oct 2009

This was a good movie for its time…

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By Kelli R (19) on 14 Feb 2010

The story of an unexpected, atypical lesbian romance set in 1950's Reno, Nevada…

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By Rebecca D (134) on 22 May 2008

Quintessential lesbian love story. Excellent score, beautiful scenery. Patricia Charbonneau should be every lesbian's hero. Skip the novel…

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By Susan C (235) on 21 Feb 2007

One of the first lesbian films I ever saw, it is a joy to watch and I had a crush on Helen Shaver :)…

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By Anita L (165) on 15 Apr 2007

Sorry, not really all that great.. Cute.. and sometimes I do still pull it out and watch it.. but.. nothing special by todays standards…

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