Directed by Scott Hicks
Written by William Goldman (screenplay); Stephen King (novel)
Cinematography by Piotr Sobocinski

Anthony Hopkins as Ted Brautigan Anton Yelchin as Bobby Garfield Hope Davis as Elizabeth Garfield Mika Boorem as Carol Gerber David Morse as Robert Garfield (adult) Will Rothhaar as John "Sully-John" Sullivan (Age 11) Timothy Reifsnyder as Harry Doolin Dierdre O'Connell as Mrs. Gerber Eric Eggen as Coast Guardsman at Carnival Bourke Floyd as Lowman Kathie France as Rider at Carnival Jim Hild as Lowman

Running Time: 110 min.
Release Date: Sep. '01

Overall Call:
Scott Hicks is quickly becoming a rather successful heart-tugging director (Shine, Snow Falling on Cedars). Hearts in Atlantis is par for his course. The story definitely reminded me of the Stand By Me vibe. It takes you back and reminds you of those moments of childhood that are branded in your mind forever. The last summer of a total lack of responsibility, the first crush and so on. The film has a healthy Hollywood gloss which didn't seem necessary with such strong components. Also included was a blatant heart tugging score that I felt was unneeded too. The actors fully conveyed the mood and the score at times just made it too obvious. Overall the acting and cinematography were admirable, making this a nice two-hour reminiscent escape.

Reasons For Recommendation:
+ Beautifully shot
+ Touching script