I saw Playing By Heart with a film group to which I belong. I can not imagine why it did not receive wider release. It has an imaginative, well written story and a great cast. The characters were interesting and well acted. If there is any fault with this film is that there too many good actors and characters for the little over two hours. I really wish the film had been three hours. Mr. Carroll has written (also directed) a story that intertwines and connects love and lover(s) in a most entertaining way. I would not want to say anything more about the premise than that. This film made me laugh out loud and also cry. The highlight of the film is the relationship between Joan (Angelina Jolie) and Keenan (Ryan Phillippe). These two are dynamite and look forward to seeing more of both. Mark (Jay Mohr), a young man dying from AIDS, and his mother, Mildred (Ellen Burstyn), were also excellent. The other were good as well. This you MUST see on video if you like romance and comedy. Three and a half stars!!!
Review of Playing by Heart
