Review of Desert Hearts (1985) by Corey J — 04 Oct 2008

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

This review of Desert Hearts (1985) was written by Corey J on 04 Oct 2008.

Desert Hearts has generally received positive reviews.

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By Nathanael Hood (305) for Audiences Everywhere (44) on 27 Dec 2018

It's this evocation of a homophobia-free universe that elevates Desert Hearts from mere lesbian melodrama to the most tantalizing of wish-fulfillment…

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By Yannick M (12) on 14 Mar 2007

The love scenes were contrived and the ending left me ... limp? I don't know, just not into a lesbian rendition of My Fair Lady…

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By Criss T (43) on 11 Jan 2011

Sweet, but another example of gay girl chasing straight girl, straight girl wants to try something other than men blah blah blah…

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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 Eve Tushnet (62) for Commonweal (1) on 05 Aug 2018

One of the film's most fascinating features is the use of rock and country music to build a world in which there are only two human conditions…

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By Francesca J (77) on 19 Sep 2008

I didn't really get into the story. I realise it's made in the 80's and i'm sure it was groundbreaking I just could get into it…

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By Torunn D (2) on 27 Oct 2007

It's a classic for every warmblooded lesbian out there, or so I was told. When I finally got to see it I couldn't agree more…

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By Evan H (764) on 29 Jan 2014

This movie is quite interesting! It has fine acting performances, also a realistic storyline. Worth seeing…

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By Danielle B (256) on 13 Mar 2008

Awesome! Kay is gorgeous! ^_^ Oh and the Pasty Cline soundtrack helped make it awesome too! :)…

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