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Lawless Heart

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After eight years of traveling, Tim (Douglas Henshall), a charismatic man in his late twenties, returns to the small English riverside town where he grew up, arriving in the middle of his cousin Stuart's funeral. This funeral is the springboard for three stories of love: a heart that betrays, a heart that derails, a heart that finally breaks.
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Unconventional and refreshing, this strikingly un-Hollywood film takes a quiet and heartbreaking look at the warmth and inspiration of friendships lost.

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Brandon Judell IndieWire Jun 28, 2018
It has the emotional wallop of a Mike Leigh offering and the acute intelligence of an early John Schlesinger effort. This is a film about learning how to seize the day. And this is a film that does just that. Go to Full Review Charlotte O'Sullivan Independent (UK) Nov 15, 2017
Hunter and Hunsinger show what can happen if you opt instead for the humour that accompanies can-I-feel? quiet. Turns out wit and warmth and keen observation produce their own euphoria -- what you might call a natural high. Go to Full Review Emily Russin Seattle Times Aug 29, 2003
3/4
A guy's flick whose charms are many and faults are few. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jun 19, 2011
B-
Mildly engaging melodrama that's more sharply written than directed. Go to Full Review Matt Kelemen Las Vegas CityLife Apr 30, 2004
Subtle in its use of cause and effect, Lawless Heart is a light-hearted study of relationships and regret, of last chances and lessons in love. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Dec 5, 2012 I really like these kind of movies which every character has a story and we see the relationship between them from different point of views. Lawless Heart has a tripartite narrative structure and in each we undrestand more about the details of the whole story. This movie shows the relationship between different people and ofcourse the role of heart, lawless heart. Hollander,Hershall & Nighy are great. I really enjoyed this pleasant comedy/drama & I loved the ending. Oh I forgot the music score is fantastic and I'm Looking for it right now. See more Nov 26, 2012 Of all of the intertwining stories modern movies try to tell, few have their bases together like 'Lawless Heart.' Every line and every person matters. It's all very small but quite affecting. See more Sep 18, 2011 After a man's funeral, three stories featuring friends and relatives of the deceased are interwoven. I really enjoyed this film's concept. When the first story ends and the film focuses on another character, the film becomes a kind of mystery as we try to figure out what all the incidental details of the story mean. It's creative and original without being flashy like a bad Tarantino imitation. Strong, understated performances by the three leading men, Douglas Henshall, Tom Hollander, and the incomparable Bill Nighy, and Josephine Butler are helped by intelligent dialogue. However, I did think that each story ended too soon, which originally added to the film's suspense, and when I still wanted more answers by the end of the film, I felt like I had been cheated. What happens with Dan's marriage? What is Nick's response to Tim's final question? I think the film was trying to be subtle, but this element didn't play. Overall, <i>Lawless Heart</i> -- I have no idea why that title fits -- is a creatively constructed film and worth the time. See more Mar 31, 2011 good rainy nite flick See more May 30, 2010 Okay. What more is there to say. See more Mar 10, 2010 had potential in terms of how the storyline was developed but the writing went south quickly and the movie was extremely slow. Overall just "blah." See more Read all reviews
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Tom Hunsinger

Director

Neil Hunter

Director

Douglas Henshall

Tim

Tom Hollander

Nick

Bill Nighy

Dan

Clémentine Célarié

Corrine

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Synopsis After eight years of traveling, Tim (Douglas Henshall), a charismatic man in his late twenties, returns to the small English riverside town where he grew up, arriving in the middle of his cousin Stuart's funeral. This funeral is the springboard for three stories of love: a heart that betrays, a heart that derails, a heart that finally breaks.
Director
Tom Hunsinger, Neil Hunter
Screenwriter
Tom Hunsinger, Neil Hunter
Distributor
First Look
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 21, 2003, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Aug 19, 2003
Box Office (Gross USA)
$330.1K
Runtime
1h 50m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Stereo
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