74
Metascore
11 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 88The Associated PressBob ThomasThe Associated PressBob ThomasNot since Rocky has a modest, unheralded movie proved so satisfying. [31 Oct 1983]
- A film of great human drama and emotion, Heart Like a Wheel never fails to inspire.
- A film of great human drama and emotion, Heart Like a Wheel never fails to inspire.
- 80NewsweekDavid AnsenNewsweekDavid AnsenDirector Kaplan has a generous, open-eyed affection for these quirky, hungry characters that he obviously wants to share. Smart host that he is, he doesn't over sing their praises. You warm to this movie at your own sweet speed. [31 Oct 1983, p.83]
- 70The Hollywood ReporterDuane ByrgeThe Hollywood ReporterDuane ByrgeHeart is an often enthralling film of determination, heartbreak and triumph.
- 70The New York TimesJanet MaslinThe New York TimesJanet MaslinIts story is unusual, but it's told in a style that is immediate and understandable, and that never opts for heroism at the expense of authenticity.
- 70Time OutTime OutRace fans won't be disappointed, but the real bonus comes from a perfect performance of tough understatement from Bonnie Bedelia as the three-time winner. The wheel may be a flash chrome slot-mag, but the heart is gold.
- 70The New YorkerPauline KaelThe New YorkerPauline KaelBonnie Bedelia, who plays Shirley from 16 to 40, gives a tightly controlled starring performance; she's compelling and she brings the role a dry and precise irony.
- 60TV Guide MagazineTV Guide MagazineThe film is marred by a lackluster narrative, failing to inspire or move us in any way, but there's no denying Bedelia's beautifully nuanced performance.