Review of Lonely Hearts (1991) by Kyle L — 02 Oct 2009

I cant believe this film escaped my attention for nearly 4 years.

When I first seen Jared Leto I thought, I've sure I've seen him on a music video a few times now to only realise him and his brother are in a band haha.

This movie is very well written about the story of Det. Robinson (Travolta) who obsession with his job ultimately leads to tragic loss and more so over the chase of two chilling killer's named Martha Beck (Hayek) and Raymond Martinez (Leto). The two killers are portrayed as basically scammers who get into folk's lives (we're led to believe female victims anyway) and rob them before obviously putting them to the sword. Not far of the Bonnie & Clyde crime resume.

Det. Hildebrandt (Gandolfini, my reason for getting this film to begin with) is Robinson's friend and long time partner in the NY homicide department and along with Det. Reilly (Caan) who is the new boy in the department who tries his seniors patience and sense of humour to the limit also has a good part in the film.

My choice of performance of the movie is Salma Halek who plays the psychotic killer Martha Beck to an absolute tee. One part in the movie which was touched on by another reviewer when she displays how much she has got into Martinez's head by forcing him to choose between her or another.

All in all - I never took my eyes of the film for its entirety and thats when I know I can highly rate a film.