Heart Condition
Racist police officer Jack Moony has a vendetta against Napoleon Stone, a charismatic black lawyer who is sleeping with Jack's old flame Crystal Gerrity. Jack has a heart attack, but his life is saved when he receives Stone's heart, since Stone died mysteriously the same night as Jack was stricken. Stone is not completely gone, however, and as a ghost he is all too happy to give Jack advice on how he should do his job and live his life.
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Plot Summary
A white, bigoted LAPD detective is forced to team up with the ghost of a black lawyer who was murdered. The ghost of the lawyer, who turns out to have had his heart transplanted into the detective, guides the bigoted cop to solve his own murder and confront his prejudices.
Critical Reception
Heart Condition was met with mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the performances, particularly Denzel Washington's, and the unique premise, others found the film to be formulaic and lacking in genuine humor or depth. The racial themes were a point of contention, with some critics feeling they were handled clumsily.
What Reviewers Say
- Denzel Washington's performance as the charismatic ghost is a standout.
- The film struggles with its premise, offering a mix of comedy and drama that doesn't always land.
- Racial tensions are explored, but often in a superficial manner.
Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be somewhat entertaining due to the premise and Denzel Washington's performance, but many felt it was predictable and didn't fully deliver on its comedic or dramatic potential. Some viewers criticized the handling of the racial themes.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film's premise involves a heart transplant, which was a relatively novel concept in mainstream cinema at the time of its release.
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