Crimes of the Heart | | Cast : | Diane Keaton, Jessica Lange, Sissy Spacek | | Director : | Bruce Beresford | | Studio : | Fox Home Entertainment | | Format : | Color, Widescreen | | Released Date : | December 12, 1986 | | DVD Released Date : | April 19, 2005 | | Language : | English (Dubbed), English (Original Language), English (Subtitled) | | Audience Rating : | PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | May 09, 2005 | | Summary | a Classic! | Content
 | I saw this movie on tv in the late 80's and it's always stayed with me. I now on it and watch it from time to time. the best thing about this movie is of course the actors! all 3 woman are amazing and some really good supporting roles as well. it has some pretty touching subjects in the film. dealing with death, abuse and an interacial love afair. so if you want a movie that has some pretty darn funny stuff in it thats also touching with some damn good performances then watch this movie! |
| Rating | | | Date | March 23, 2005 | | Summary | Crimes of the Heart | Content
| `Crimes of the heart' is a wonderful movie based on the Pulitzer Prize winning play by Beth Henley.
The story is about three sisters, Lenny (Diane Keaton), Meg (Jessica Lange), and Becky (Sissy Spacek), who reunite together after a long time when Babe (Becky) shoots her husband. Due to the fact that their mother committed suicide when they were young, the three girls have completely different personalities from each other. Lenny, the oldest, is a reticent woman having problems with relationships because she thinks low of herself due of her medical problems. Meg, the middle sister, leaves the family at a young age to pursue a career in Hollywood, only to end up in failure. Babe, the youngest sister, shoots her husband because of the abuse and loneliness through the years. As the days pass, the three sisters come closer again and face each other's difficulties.
This was a delightful movie to watch, due to many reasons. Firstly, the entire cast acted wonderfully. When you see names like Sissy Spacek, Diane Keaton and Jessica Lange, you know you are going to see powerful performances of the characters in the movie. They all acted faultlessly in their own way according to their roles. Secondly, Bruce Beresford did a great job in brining Beth Henley's award-winning play to the screen. Furthermore, the background music also added well to the movie.
I wouldn't recommend this movie to everyone, but if you enjoy watching dark-comedy movies, then you will like this one.
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| Rating | | | Date | January 21, 2005 | | Summary | The triumvirate. | Content
| "Crimes of the Heart" is characterized by three excellent performances by three excellent leading-ladies: Diane Keaton, Jessica Lange and Sissy Spacek, who form an agreeable triumvirate (sp.). It's a heart-wrenching, funny, touching girlpower movie basically.
Although there are three leads in the movie, Sissy Spacek was the only one to garner any award attention, as she won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Oscar. This is most likely because it's difficult to decide which of the three actresses is the best, and the Academy wound up splitting all the votes, with Sissy just HAPPENING to get a majority, and alas in 1986 we were left with Jane Fonda and Kathleen Turner getting Oscar noms instead of Diane and/or Jessi. Not that that's a bad thing ...
Anyhow, "Crimes of the Heart" commits no crime. It'll be a crime if you don't see this movie. |
| Rating | | | Date | August 16, 2003 | | Summary | Endearing and Touching Movie | Content
| Not only was this movie very true to the play, it was very well acted by three wonderful Oscar winning actresses. Diane Keaton plays Lenny, the oldest of the three, who seems to be the most sane sister of the three. Jessica Lange can't seem to keep a man. She just sort of jumps from one relationship to another and Sissy Spacek plays Babe, the youngest of the three, and she has just shot her husband, so she has a few problems there. Yet it is that that brings the three together again for a bittersweet reunion. Sam Shepard also shines as Doc Porter, a long time friend of the family. I would classify this movie as being a 'chick flick', but a very well done one at that! So if you like these actresses, I would highly recommend this movie to add to your collection. |
| Rating | | | Date | August 08, 2003 | | Summary | Sweet and Endearing | Content
| This movie, to me, was truly wonderful. It pulls you in and makes you want to keep watching. The comedy is wonderful, as is the drama. Diane Keaton, Jessica Lange, and Sissy Spacek are wonderful as three sisters who are reunited because of something that happens. Sam Shepard has a wonderful supporting role as 'Doc'. All of the actors were terrific in this movie. If you like dramas and comedies mixed into one, then definitely rent or buy this movie. You won't regret it! Three Oscar winning actresses in the leading roles, a wonderful storyline, and a wonderful play-turned-into-a-movie. |
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