Untamed Heart
Untamed Heart

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Untamed Heart

1993
Movie
102 min
English

Caroline, a young waitress who seems to have bad taste in men, is on her way home one night when thugs attempt to rape her. Adam, the mysterious busboy who works at the same diner, helps fight off the assailants, and she begins a relationship with him -- but not all their fellow Minnesotans are happy for them. Meanwhile, the couple face their own difficulties when Caroline finds about Adam's past, including his unique health condition.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes47%
Metacritic56/100
Google Users72%
Director: Tony BillGenres: Romance, Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

Adam, a shy and lonely man who works as a janitor at a Minneapolis department store, has a secret: his heart was transplanted from a chimpanzee. His peculiar condition makes him socially awkward and fearful of connection. One day, he meets Caroline, a waitress at a local diner, and they begin to fall in love. However, Adam's anxieties and the unusual circumstances surrounding his heart lead to misunderstandings and challenges in their blossoming relationship.

Critical Reception

Untamed Heart received a mixed reception from critics. While some praised the performances, particularly Christian Slater's, and the film's whimsical premise, others found the story to be overly sentimental and lacking in depth. Audiences were generally more receptive to the romantic elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique and quirky premise.

  • Christian Slater's performance as the endearing and awkward Adam was often highlighted.

  • Criticized by some for its uneven tone and sentimental melodrama.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's sweet and unconventional romance, appreciating the chemistry between the leads and the heartfelt story. Some viewers found the plot a bit predictable or overly sappy, but most found it to be a charming and emotionally engaging watch.

Fun Fact

Christian Slater actually wore a prosthetic chest piece to simulate Adam's heart condition, which was said to pound loudly and could be felt by others.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

***Moving portrait of an outcast, plus cutie Marisa Tomei*** Released in 1993, "Untamed Heart" tells the story of Caroline (Marisa Tomei) who works the night shift at a Minneapolis diner. She's a cute and likable young woman but, for s...

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