Review of Where the Heart Is (2000) by Christina B — 08 Aug 2012
Where the Heart Is.
Release Date: April 28, 2000.
Director: Matt Williams.
Stars: Natalie Portman, James Frain, Ashley Judd.
Runtime: 120 min.
It's an alright film based on the novel of the same name by Billie Letts. It's decent but it just seems to drag on at some moments.
Natalie Portman beautifully plays a pregnant woman in her late teens called Novalee Nation, and her irresponsible boyfriend abandons her at an Oklahoman Wal-Mart. There she has to set up camp, and has to start a new life with no money or family. She does meet some interesting characters along the way and builds strong friendships.
Sure, it's a pretty heartwarming and occasionally chuckle-worthy film, like the fact that Novalee has a phobia of the number five, but some of it is not completely interesting.
It's an okay film, Natalie Portman delivers her usual great performance, but at times her talents feel wasted, that goes the same for Judd.
The film stars Natalie Portman (her performance being the best part of it), James Frain, Ashley Judd (a good suppourting role), Stockard Channing (Rizzo from 'Grease'), Keith David, Dylan Bruno and Joan Cusack.
It's pretty entertaining and sometimes it can be interesting and other times not, but if you like a mediocrely heartwarming story, Natalie Portman and have Netflix, you should give this film a shot.
63/100.
This review of Where the Heart Is (2000) was written by Christina B on 08 Aug 2012.
Where the Heart Is has generally received positive reviews.
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