Review of Playing by Heart (1998) by Robert B — 28 Sep 2007

The most honest romantic comedy I've ever seen. The story telling is envigorating and intriguing.

This review of Playing by Heart (1998) was written by Robert B on 28 Sep 2007.

Playing by Heart has generally received positive reviews.

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I enjoyed this A LOT! I have no clue why I hadn't seen this 6-mini-plot-turned-all-connected dramedy till now…

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Started watching for young Angelina Jolie -- soon it turned out to be an interesting romcom. some good dialogue, complex characters. A nice movie…

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I'ts one of those typical cases in which the movie is better recieved by the audience than the criticts…

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By David A (1,816) on 10 May 2010

(from The Watermark, 02/04/99) An ensemble romantic drama that cleverly explores different types of love and relationships…

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By Scott C (2,765) on 01 May 2013

These types of films rarely work. It was great seeing Gillian Anderson though, one of the most appealing and underused actors out there…

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By Karissa C (138) on 22 Mar 2011

)) Sweet movie! Wonderful script and great casts! I love Trent and Meredith the most! :))) Is it too late to say I love you? It's early…

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I was actually an extra in this movie and other than it having Angelia & Ryan Phillippe, and a bunch of great actors…

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OH MY GOD!! When I can dance about architecture I'll know my life is complete…

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