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Playing By Heart [DVD] [1999]

DVD ~ Gillian Anderson
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Gillian Anderson, Ellen Burstyn, Sean Connery, Anthony Edwards, Angelina Jolie
  • Directors: Willard Carroll
  • Writers: Willard Carroll
  • Producers: Bob Weinstein, David Witz, Guy East, Harvey Weinstein, Kacy Andrews
  • Format: PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English, German
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
  • DVD Release Date: 15 Jun 2006
  • Run Time: 116 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005U1XV
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 21,864 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Playing by Heart is an amiably amorphous comedy-drama about a myriad of articulate and witty people pondering the meaning of love. It was originally titled Dancing About Architecture, since, as one of the lovelorn puts it in trying to explain the elusive nature of desire, "Talking about love is like dancing about architecture". However, with the way the characters in Willard Carroll's film talk, it sounds like they could dance a samba around Frank Lloyd Wright. This undiscovered gem doesn't have a particular destination in mind, as it weaves in and out of the stories of its high-profile ensemble, but it does offer some hilarious, sharp dialogue and quiet surprises.

Carroll focuses his film on four couples, all in one way or another battling with the problems of relationships, ranging from long-marrieds (Gena Rowlands and Sean Connery) to Gen-X club-hoppers (Angelina Jolie and Ryan Phillippe). Ostensibly, part of the film is invested in the mystery of how all these characters are interrelated, but keen viewers will be able to discern the connections among them all. It's the uniformly excellent performances, though, that make Playing by Heart compulsively watchable. Most striking, surprisingly enough, are Jolie and Phillippe, the youngest members of the cast who reveal heretofore hidden depths of talent. Jolie in particular increases her already-soaring stock as an actress. Equally impressive are Gillian Anderson and Jon Stewart, who transcend their yuppie personas in their awkward enactment of the timeless dating rituals. Other cast members, including Dennis Quaid, Anthony Edwards, Ellen Burstyn, Jay Mohr and the always-luminous Madeleine Stowe, are quite good, though saddled with story lines that are occasionally less than compelling. The only complaint you'll have is that once everyone's connections are revealed, you'll wish this cast had more of an opportunity to interact. The journey toward the film's bittersweet end, however, is marvellous in and of itself. --Mark Englehart, Amazon.com



Special Features

Wide Screen
DVD 9
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital 5.1
English
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Short but sweet!, 10 Dec 2001
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This is, if I'm honest, a bit of a chick flick! However, please give this film a chance. It is a sweet and ultimatly rewarding romantic comedy. It revolves around the lives of three sisters and their parents, finding love and in the process of this finding out about themselves. This may sound corny and like the descriptions of many rom-coms before it but the superb acting and ingenuitive use of storytelling that the diector employs makes this film a cut above the rest. I, personally, loved this film. It showcased the acting talents of Gillian Anderson and Angelina Jolie (post X-Files and fame respectively) and managed to not only make me laugh but also cry.

Give this film a go, I think that you will be pleasantly suprised! The DVD includes all the usual extras and wil;l become an essential part of your collection.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must see!, 16 Jun 2003
This review is from: Playing By Heart [VHS] [1999] (VHS Tape)
I saw this film quite soon after it came out and it's got to be one of the best films I've ever seen. It's in my top 10!

Willard Carroll has directed a masterpiece; it's funny, romantic, sad and very much a feel good movie.

The cast is amazing and the way it's been filmed and directed makes you want to act in it, or at least in a movie like it.

The soundtrack is amazing, very relaxing and quite beautiful to listen to, over and over again.

I've seen this film many times and will keep watching it again and again, you just can't get bored of it, it's brilliant.

See it and then by the soundtrack, you won't be sorry.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Not for the impatient..., 3 Jun 2003
Not for the impatient, Playing by Heart is a particularly good example of the complex romantic comedy. The excellent acting complements the apparently disparate -most definitely quirky- plot lines and incisive dialogue. A four star script, slightly weak on characterisation, works due to the presence and competence of the A-list cast.
It's not though; the film for casual watching and to really get anything from the film a fair amount of concentration is essential. Definitely not the movie for everyone you will have few laugh-out-loud moments but should leave the cinema touched and amused.
A solid 5 star movie overall some truly entertaining twists make this well worth your time.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A GOOD Chick Flick...? Eh?
I wondered what made such a superb ensemble appear together in a single movie. Sean Connery, Gena Rowlands, Madeleine Stowe, Dennis Quaid, Angelina Jolie... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Kalah

4.0 out of 5 stars its all about love be it new or old, dead or alive....
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Touching!
That's a great movie. It deals mainly with the unpleasant situations that can arise in a couple's relationship. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Not for the impatient
Not for the impatient, Playing by Heart is a particularly good example of the complex romantic comedy. Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2003 by soleyeao

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favourite movies!
Really enjoyed this one. An all star cast, with great acting and a good story line. Ryan Philipe! What more can I say :) Gillian Anderson is great in this film also, and shows... Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely sweet movie
I have just re-watched this movie and I love it, especially Angelina Jolie and Gillian Anderson, who shows her wonderful acting ability - Of the men I like Jon Stewart who shows... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars A cocktail of romance
Playing by Heart may not be the deepest of films, but it's a pleasant movie-going experience when you're not in the mood for something hard-hitting or deep. Read more
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