Random Hearts
Random Hearts

Random Hearts

1999Movie133 minEnglish

After losing their spouses in a plane crash, an internal affairs cop and a congresswoman find each other's keys in each other's loved ones' possessions and discover that the two were having an affair.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes36%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users60%
Director: Sydney PollackGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A detective investigating a plane crash uncovers a shocking secret about one of the victims: his wife was having an affair with a married congressman. As they delve deeper into the lives of the deceased, the detective and the congressman's widow find themselves drawn to each other, forming an unexpected bond in the wake of tragedy. They must navigate their grief and the complexities of their newfound connection while confronting the reality of their spouses' hidden lives. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the unexpected turns life can take.

Critical Reception

Random Hearts received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the performances of Harrison Ford and Kristin Scott Thomas, while others found the plot predictable and the pacing uneven. The film's exploration of grief and unexpected romance was a point of contention, with many feeling it didn't fully deliver on its emotional potential. It was a box office disappointment.

What Reviewers Say

  • While the lead actors deliver commendable performances, the film struggles with a contrived plot and uneven pacing.
  • The emotional core of the story, while present, feels underdeveloped and fails to resonate deeply.
  • Ultimately, 'Random Hearts' is a middling drama that doesn't quite live up to its premise or its talented cast.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a decent, albeit uninspired, drama with strong performances from its leads. Many appreciated the exploration of grief and the unexpected romance, but some felt the story was too slow and predictable.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Sydney Pollack directed Harrison Ford in this film, and Pollack also directed Ford in the 1982 classic 'Blade Runner'.

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hand2a

The late nineties weren't Pollack's greatest period directorial-wise, however, his performance in this was very solid. The opening 20/30 minutes were actually really good but then it starts getting dull and never stops. It's a shame because...