Hearts in Atlantis is shooting for childlike nostalgia ala Stand By Me, and it's period piece stuff is nicely small and honest. Unfortunately, its whimsical tone and supernatural mystery elements never quite overcome the emotionally oppressive melodrama.
This review of Hearts in Atlantis (2001) was written by Matt G on 08 Aug 2016.
Hearts in Atlantis has generally received positive reviews.
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