A Mighty Heart

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  • 2007


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Average Rating 3.5/5
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2.0
Advertisement Knowing how the search will ultimately end drains much of the suspense and tension out of the movie, leaving dread in its place. Av Club
3.0
The twisting of narrative perspective that pushes the missing mans wife so insistently into the foreground makes A Mighty Heart a mighty challenge. EW
4.4
Many thrillers depend on action, conflict, triumph and defeat.This one depends on impotence and frustration. Rogerebert
4.0
A MIGHTY HEART is one of those fact based films where the audience is fully aware of the inevitable, grim climax; no matter how calm the early convers .. Common Sense Media
2.5
Bad Michael Winterbottom movies are not uncommon, but none have been as useless as A Mighty Heart.
3.5
If that bigger question will never be easily resolved, A Mighty Heart still avoids its genres twin pitfalls of gratuitous masochism and cheap sentimen ..
4.0
Michael Winterbottom has become a master at relating dramatic true stories in a documentary style. Screen Daily
4.0
A mighty topical film, thats mighty engrossing too, Winterbottoms take on the Daniel Pearl murder is an edge of the seat thriller that hits hard, and .. ETimes (TOI)
2.5
The elliptical narrative also recalls Fernando Meirelles somewhat similarly themed The Constant Gardener, a film ultimately more heartfelt and accessi ..
4.0
No preaching and no proselytizing. Just a horrible happening in a continually complicated world. Paste Magazine
4.5
Considering the fact that this is a story whose ghastly ending is known to the audience right from the outset, A Mighty Heart is far more compelling t .. Telegraph
4.4
Much of A Mighty Heart plays like a documentary. It feels truthful instead of puffed up to be more commercial. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
And although Jolie is note perfect, Winterbottoms film simply ends up as a zen rollercoaster most viewers wont wish to take, in which a woman endures ..
4.0
The irony is that the title is easily the most sentimental thing about the movie. Cinema Blend
3.8
The film covers a lot of territory, including the shaky politics of Pakistan, the hatred of Jews, the assumption that American journalists were all CI .. Ny Daily News
4.4
The film takes its cue from the widow, neither sermonizing or even villainizing, content to serve quietly as an admirable exercise in restraint and a .. The Globe And Mail
3.0
At the heart of the drama is the fear, anguish, and grief of Pearls wife Mariane (Angelina Jolie). Spirituality And Practice
3.0
Given the pitfalls the directors achievement is considerable...makes its point without falling into the Stanley Kramer trap of becoming obvious and sm .. One Guys Opinion
2.5
Angelina Jolie puts her heart into the role of Danny Pearls wife Mariane. Sover
3.8
Despite its curiously stoic tone, A Mighty Heart retains its capacity to fascinate and intrigue. ReelViews
4.4
In the wrong hands, a film based on Mariane Pearls book about the life and murder of her husband, Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, could hav .. Tv Guide
3.1
The picture shows a little bit of grain, but is very good, if you can get past all the shaky cam stuff. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.8
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3.1
Director Michael Winterbottom similarly films in a docudrama style with handheld camerawork and grainy videography, and the result has a sense of imme .. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
A Mighty Heart is a film at odds with itself, a docudrama whose docu cannot withstand the shine of its star.
3.8
One ultimately cant help but sympathize with the woman; Jolies stunning, absolutely convincing performance certainly cements this feeling, and its ver .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
The audience is taken right along on this emotional roller coaster. Lariat
2.0
It works very well on its own terms as an examination of hope in our increasingly frightening world. Eric Ds Nider
4.5
This is a rare film that actually manages to put an Americans wartime death into perspective, pointing out that Pakistan is both a villain and a real .. Shadows On The Wall
3.0
This also has the effect of defusing any tension in the story theres no excitement in a race against time when you already know that the bad guys win. .. View London
3.0
On so many levels, A Mighty Heart is almost as excruciating to write about as it is to watch.It has many of the virtues of a first rate political thri .. Cs Monitor
4.0
And yes, I can report that Winterbottom has coaxed from Angelina Jolie as Mariane a restraint that serves the film well. Film Journal International ..
3.8
As impressive as Jolies transformation is, the films real star is director Michael Winterbottom, who never lets the high profile actress overwhelm his .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
2.5
Wildly inconsistent and sometimes infuriating director Winterbottom takes the Daniel Pearl story and turns it into a slog through complex and confusin .. Internet Reviews
3.1
The problem with structuring A Mighty Heart as a suspense film is obvious: We already know the outcome. Boston
5.0
Although it is impossible to erase the spectre of Brangelina from your mind altogether while watching Jolie inhabit the role of Mariane Pearl, you can .. Smh
4.0
Oddly, knowing how this harrowing story played out in real life doesnt diminish its power in the slightest. Npr
4.5
This is not a secret, not the subject of debate or controversy, not giving away the surprise tragic ending of A Mighty Heart.
3.8
Honesty and courage are the main virtues of A Mighty Heart, which strives to shed light on dark times. Central to it is Jolies laudable performance. Toronto Star
2.0
But despite all the accomplishments, Mighty Heart is ultimately a frustrating film. Emanuellevy
4.0
That sad outcome already a given, the docudrama reflects its directors non fiction experience while building tension through contrasted poles of Maria .. Reel Talk Reviews
2.5
A lot of the beats are a bit too familiar from previous entries in the series, which isnt surprising given that this is the fifth film to play off the .. Q Network
2.5
Unfortunately, though, reasonable standards dont apply to Angelina Jolie. Slate
4.5
In this fast changing world where terrorism is a fact of life, this is a pertinent tale and one that is overtly moving.
3.5
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3.5
he movie is engrossing and well acted throughout ... but ultimately leaves us less optimistic about the prospects for peace. Flim Threet
3.0
Michael Winterbottom presents a documentary style chronicle of events that is completely unsentimental and at the same time full of compassion. Bbc
3.5
Oh yes, the actress.This last talent, so often neglected, is displayed in her new film, A Mighty Heart, and without it the legend of Angelina Jolie wo .. New Yorker
4.5
One seems to be calling for mere narrative satisfaction from a film that has more serious matters on its mind. Time
2.5
Its an awful yet inspiring story.As generically presented in A Mighty Heart, however, it never rises above the level of a made for television movie. The Movie Boy
3.5
Its not very often you find a poetic memoir disguised as a political thriller, but A Mighty Heart pulls it off with such grace that its hard to argue .. Bullz-Eye
4.0
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3.0
If A Mighty Heart was either a flat out documentary or larger scale movie version of the same story, it would be a lot more intriguing. But then again .. Hollywood
3.0
But Jolie brings it off with an ennobling quiet strength, and her restrained performance gives the movie the core of dignity and touch of grace it nee .. Seattle Pi
4.4
By the end, I actually forgot who it was I was watching play the part, and if there is a truer testament to this womans talent then that I admit to no .. Movie Freak
3.8
Clearly, Jolies emotive performance is what keeps the movie from getting too bogged down in facts over emotions, but it takes a long time to get to th ..
2.5
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
4.0
A film that has heart and integrity, providing insight into a wrenching dilemma that no headline news reportage could ever achieve. Boxoffice Magazine
2.0
A haphazard fusion that smacks of Hollywood self gratification. For a movie that aims to throw a spotlight on the human costs of international terrori .. E Online
1.5
Topical, worthy and well made, A Mighty Heart fumbles the ball due to a complete dearth of tension and a flat as a pancake performance from Jolie. Mirror
2.0
The film opts to depict a single but reverberant tragedy and does so with force, skill and a memorable central performance.Death Proof is an escaped a .. Ft
4.0
And its that swirling fog of frightened confusion that Winterbottom evokes so powerfully in A Mighty Heart, one of the best films yet made about moder .. Contact Music
3.8
But this is still a Hollywood film, and how you respond to it will ultimately hinge on how you respond to the performance of its star, Angelina Joliea .. Christianity Today
4.0
Whats interesting about A Mighty Heart is not the political arena, but the individual human beings inside it. Antagony & Ecstasy
5.0
I hope Oscar voters remember A Mighty Heart when it comes time for the voting. Waffle Movies
3.5
Its tact is both its strength and its weakness.The climax feels rushed: its the rare movie these days that feels too short. News Week
4.0
This weeks TLS October 5, 2018 America on the brink; a new poem by Paul Muldoon; the journalism of Javier Marias; making the medieval modern; female l .. Entertainment Times Online ..
3.0
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
3.1
And if any performance peels back layers of artifice and expectation, its Jolies. Chron
2.0
Jolie is intelligent and restrained, but the movie never gets inside Marianes mind or heart. Film Guardian
4.4
The exchange is almost imperceptible, and it passes in an instant, but Jolie and Khan manage to make it say everything about Dannys chances. Mercury News
3.8
A Mighty Heart is a good movie denied greatness by its attempts to serve two masters: drama and journalism. Post Gazette
5.0
Riveting for every second, A Mighty Heart is the most commercial film that director Michael Winterbottom has made in the 00s, but its just as uncompro .. Or Lando Weekly
4.0
God is played, once again, by Morgan Freeman, whose suave charm can sell all sorts of silliness, but not the amiable imbecility peddled by this film. Wsj
4.4
Though its difficult to watch, the film is nonetheless inspiring: a portrait of strength and character, through unimaginable difficulty, responding no .. Seattle Times
3.0
He approaches his subjects as very, very real, not just fodder for topical films. Guide Live
3.0
If Winterbottom struggles to shoehorn his documentary style into the form of a thriller, Jolie has no problems in bringing Mariane to life with a vibr .. Film4
3.5
A Mighty Heart may be the most undeservedly overlooked movie of the year. Movie Metropolis
3.5
Evan Almighty runs out of comic invention early, and the filmmakers fall back on what real politicians do when they exhaust their small stash of ideas .. Ny Mag
3.0
While I appreciated and was interested in knowing about this tragedy, Jolies presence along with the films intention not to be sentimental left me une .. Review Express
5.0
Thanks in large part to Jolies formidable restraint, this movie isnt the star turn showcase it might have devolved into. M Tv
3.8
Winterbottom wants to create a you are there, semi documentary style environment, which doesnt leave any room for self indulgent star turns. Jolie doe .. James Sanford on Film
3.0
A Mighty Hearts detail driven recreation of the official search done in the same proficient docudrama style that characterized Winterbottoms The Road .. Nicks Chager
4.0
Angelina Jolie continues to prove her acting is worth more discussion than her personal life. Its not always fun to watch, but its an important piece .. The Scorecard Review
1.5
The most interesting thing about A Mighty Heart is why it became a mediocre film. Vulture
4.5
It reminded me, in a way, of the reaction of Grace Zabriskies character to the death of her daughter, Laura Palmer, in the late, great Twin Peaks. IGN Movies
1.5
Why not cast a Thandie Newton, a Kerry Washington, even a Halle Berry in the lead, unless one actress happens to be sleeping with the producer IGN Movies
2.0
Should end up one of the years best dramas, an intricate, jolting look at life out of control and one womans fight to hold onto her dignity and love i .. Detroit News
3.0
Winterbottom avoids a documentary format but the movie is so lacking in suspense that it becomes the equivalent of a talking heads doc. Without Jolies .. Compuserve
3.0
Hollywoods biggest star of the moment and weekly tabloid cover girl doesnt overwhelm the film adaptation of Mariane Pearls biography. Film Forward
2.5
The director wants anxious links between Daniels killing and the treatment of POWs in the Cuban military base, yet his unilluminating portrait of a se .. Cine Passion
2.0
All of the oh so sincere earnestness seems to say, you are either with us or you are a bad person. Film Critic 1963 Typepad
3.8
Both benefits and suffers from Jolie, who delivers a quality performance while her mega star wattage shifts the focus from the front page to the gossi .. Metromix.com
3.0
Every day, we are reminded how much of a great beauty Angelina Jolie is. But its not every day we are reminded how much of a great actress Jolie is. Film Jerk
4.0
In the case of A Mighty Heart this conveys the everyday chaos on the streets of Karachi and gives the film a natural tension and drama that never feel .. Cinema Autopsy
5.0
We know how it will end, and that is what makes the suspense Winterbottom creates such an impressive feat. Stardem
3.5
British director Michael Winterbottoms film is as close to naturalism as one can get. Brandon Fibbs
3.8
A fine summertime distraction for discerning older audiences, even if it doesnt quite pack the punch of similar titles like Missing and Under Fire.
1.5
For those who know the story, all the rushing about soon seems redundant and unnecessary, but perhaps those who dont will bring more patience to the s .. San Diego Metropolitan
4.0
Our news media is letting us down and killing us with frivolity; thank God Michael Winterbottom is there trying to take up the slack. Chud
4.5
Although I dont see this is awards fodder, Jolie is still excellent as Mariane Pearl. Movie Views
3.8
Winterbottom tells the story in a similar docudrama vein: hand held digital camera, a real feel and journalistic approach. Theres an urgency in the wa ..
2.0
doesnt offer a whole lot other than atmosphere and a stellar performance by Jolie Old School Reviews
3.8
It made me feel uncomfortable (almost itchy), craning my neck to look around obstructions in hopes of catching something hidden, possibly just out of ..
2.0
Its antiseptic filmmaking, relying on the facts and rumors of the tense time to erect a tale of semi suspense and clarification. English Oh My News
4.5
A Mighty Heart is as worthy a tribute to Danny and Mariane Pearls life a dramatic feature can be.
4.4
Without Jolie, its an arthouse curiosity.(Maybe with Jolie, its an arthouse curiosity.) Ar Kansas Online
4.4
While the movie does indeed work as a thriller, its more the tale of a state of mind that is fierce and vigorous until it shatters into a million piec ..
3.1
The film would be nothing without Angelina Jolies brave, powerful performance. Cinema Sight
4.5
Jolie gives a commanding performance full of emotional ups and downs, a riveting portrayal of Carangi with a sad ending. World Film About
3.5
The other important factor is the utter inability of the jihadists to think in class terms. Louis Proyect Word Press
4.0
Its characteristic of Winterbottoms narrative style that we do not witness the abduction itself. Style Weekly
4.0
It is to director Michael Winterbottoms (24 Hour Party People, Welcome to Sarajevo) credit that he can achieve such a powerful film without bludgeonin .. Reelz Channel
2.5
Any story being told where the conclusion is anticipated and inevitable retains an enormous, likely insurmountable narrative disadvantage. Bangit Out
4.0
Finding humanity amidst inhumanity, A Mighty Heart is sobering proof that the most frightening horror stories come from the real world. Every day. Sky Cinema
1.5
... A Mighty Heart fails to do the story justice or to flesh out the heroic people involved. DVD Review
2.0
That is not to say that A Mighty Heart is not skillfully executed, intensely engaging and deeply affecting; it is most certainly those things, to the .. The Reeler
3.0
Alas, moral niceties are blown away in a frenzy of retribution, and a controversial ending undoes any plausibility. Independent (UK)
4.0
It will be a major injustice if Jolie doesnt receive an Oscar nod for channelling Marianes heartbreak with such dignity and compassion. thelondonpaper
2.5
J. Harry Jones / U T Thousands of homes could soon be coming to the unincorporated parts of San Diego County like these in Horse Creek Ranch in Fallbr .. Nc Times
5.0
Jolie, dominating nearly every scene, is rather remarkable in this star vehicle, effectively conveying a convincing combination of unwavering dedicati ..



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