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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about Hearts in Atlantis |
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Hearts in Atlantis is a movie based on a Stephen King novel. Bobby, a young kid is dealing with crushes, bullies, and his selfish mother. When Ted, an older man moves next door Bobby's life is changed forever. Ted played by Anthony Hopkins is gifted. He can see the future and is very wise. He befriends Bobby and helps him with his problems and gives him advice. The climax comes when the signs Ted told Bobby to look for start appearing. Men in black cars and black suits are looking for Ted and they want to take him away. Bobby tries to help Ted escape but there are many forces that will try to prevent that.
--Kristy Pastore, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of Hearts in Atlantis |
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Plot
Time/era of movie:
- 1960's-1970's
Family, loving
Yes
Special relationship with
- grandpa
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- a kid
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Hair color?
- brunette (Brown)
Hair type
- (man) short/standard curly
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Male
How much in movie?
- 90%-100%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
Main Adversary
Identity:
- an organization
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Northeast
Small town?
Yes
Small town people:
- nice, like Andy/Opie/Aunt Bee
Misc setting
- bar
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
Any profanity?
- Occasional swearing
Is this movie based on a
- book
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