Places in the Heart | 
 enlarge | Director: Robert Benton
Actors: Sally Field, Lindsay Crouse, Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, John Malkovich
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 2669
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Letterboxed, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Chinese (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Korean (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Thai (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 102
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: D06976D
ISBN: 0767872983
UPC: 043396069763
EAN: 9780767872980
ASIN: B00005NRN8
Theatrical Release Date: September 21, 1984
Release Date: October 9, 2001
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Outstanding movie!! July 7, 2008
I have watched this movie since I was a little girl and always have been enchanted by it. I am proud to own the DVD to it now! Sally Field, yes we do love you!!
Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful! March 31, 2008
This is one of my all-time favourites since I watched this movie more than 20 years ago. I recently found this movie DVD from a public library and was so excited that I can watch it again now! Even it is my second time to watch this movie, I am still deeply moved by it!
The story of this movie took place in the rural Texas when racial discrimination was still a very serious social issue. Sally Fields is the widow Edna whose husband, a sheriff, was shot while on duty by a Black teenager. Her husband left nothing to her because of the Great Depression of the time. She all the sudden has to face the adversity of the real life - how to maintain her home and raise her two childs without any real financial supports.
At this time, a Black guy Moses came to ask for a job but eventually becomes her saviour during this most difficult time of her life. There is a blind man, Mr. Will, was "dumped" to her home as a tenant in order to help getting some rental. During the movie, there are times when the Black guy Moses is so strong, and the blind man Mr. Will is so helpless (e.g. in the cotton field and during the storm). However, there are also other times when it is exactly the opposite (e.g. the KKK incident).
All in all, without giving away the plot, I would say that every part of the plot of this movie is wonderfully and tightly knitted together. Every incident in this movie does not happen just for filling up the time but for a purpose - in fact, a very meaningful purpose. It shows that every individual as a human being is simply equal, regardless you are a Black person, a blind man, a widow, or a White man in a society such as this. It further dreams of an ultimate reconciliation - between the different races, social outcasts, and even the murdered and the murderer.
The ending is particularly powerful. In fact, it is the most stunning ending I have ever seen. It is symbolic and it is deeply moving. However, in order to fully appreciate that, you will have to watch the movie from the start to the end without jumping so that you will get a glimpse of what the final reconciliation really means in this story. Also, when you watch this movie, pay special attention to the beginning. As another reviewer rightly pointed out, the beginning and the ending forms a wonderful contrast.
I will give this movie a six-stars if possible! Not only for the beautiful story, but also for the wonderful performance of all the three lead roles and even the two kids. There are not too many other movies as moving and meaningful as this one.
Watch it all the way through for the ending December 28, 2007
This is a fine picture - nicely acted, beautifully filmed. If you watch it for no other reason, though, please see it all the way through (don't jump ahead) just for the final scene. It is the most amazing and succinct and simple explanation of redemption and grace and what goes on at the Eucharist that I have ever witnessed. I may have other motion pictures higher up on my list of favorites, but the final scene of "Places in the Heart" is my favorite movie moment. Ever. But be sure to watch the whole film to appreciate it.
Places in the Heart, a wonderful movie August 15, 2007
This movie is a must see for the whole family. I saw it years ago, but never with the family. When I saw the DVD I new it was one to watch on a family Sunday afternoon. We all loved it. Sally Field is a really good actress and she shines in this. And Danny Glover is just fantastic. This is one movie you must watch for pure entertainment with fine acting from everyone.
I know this sounds corny but the movie really did win a special place in my heart May 13, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
PLACES IN THE HEART is an excellent movie that takes place in 1930's rural Texas. The movie starts sadly with the tragic death of a sheriff who is also a husband and father. Sally Fields is his widow, Edna, who is left to deal with an almost Biblical plague of difficulties and setbacks. Fields' acting is great as she transforms from a woman who did not even know her husband's salary to one who can negotiate a deal with an unscrupulous cotton gin owner. Danny Glover shows his acting skills as Mose a homeless drifter who miraculously comes to help her save her farm. And John Malkovich is amazing as the bitter blind man Mr. Will. The subplot about Edna's beauty shop owning sister and her unfaithful husband was not as compelling and did not quite seem to belong in the same movie.
The famous ending at the church during a communion service is very powerful no matter what the viewer's spiritual beliefs and leaves many in tears or with goosebumps.
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