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Change of Heart
Beneath Jim Marshall's veneer as the all-American father and husband, lies a long suppressed desire that is about to ruin his idyllic family. When Elaine Marshall catches her husband and his lover in a hotel room, her anger quickly turns to shock as she discovers that Jim's paramour is a young man. What ensues is painful soul-searching for Jim, Elaine, and their family.
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Plot Summary
A successful New York City divorce attorney finds herself at a crossroads in her life and career. She meets a charming writer who challenges her perspectives and offers a new path. As their relationship deepens, she must confront her own desires and the potential fallout from a dramatic life change.
Critical Reception
Change of Heart received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who found the plot predictable and the performances uneven. While some acknowledged the earnest intentions of the filmmakers, the film was largely criticized for its conventional storytelling and lack of originality in exploring themes of midlife crisis and romantic reconciliation.
What Reviewers Say
Often criticized for its derivative plot and formulaic romantic comedy tropes.
Performances were deemed adequate but rarely transcended the predictable script.
Lacked the emotional depth to make its themes of personal transformation resonate.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a serviceable, if unremarkable, romantic drama. Many appreciated the pleasant performances and the lighthearted feel, but a significant portion felt the story offered nothing new and concluded too neatly.
Fun Fact
The film was based on the novel of the same name by Jean Ferris.
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