Straight from the Heart Reviews

• FOR THE TRUE ROMANTIC - WHAT A LOVE STORY

  
  By A13F2IV3ME23R on 2004-11-23
  It appears that one person has no romance in its soul.
  I know there are others.
  
  Such a fabulous, tender love story -- should become a classic.
  This movie does not depend on any torrid scenes. And is in keeping with the Hallmark style of good entertainment.
  
  For a Wyoming widower to meet up with a New Yorker is a wonderful stretch of the imagination. Love that sister for her interference.
  The color, the scenery, the horses - everything in the movie tuggs at the heart. Tenderly attacks the senses and leaves one with a feeling of love.
  
  So many actors can't portray the tenderness and sorrow needed for a stong love story. Wow!
  
  HIGHLY RECOMMENDED -- if you miss this one - you have denied yourself something special.
  
  

• FAR BETTER THAN "HORSE WHISPERER"

  
  By A1R1HH2O0LRKGW on 2004-10-23
  With my apacolyptic world view with the evolutionary dailliance of Homo sapiens leading to certain planetary sucicide I found this film to be wholesome and uplifting rather than the usual American video presentations of violence,drugs,meaningless sex, models to bring out the worst in human behavior including our public school system students,horror etc.
  
  I could find nothing to criticize in this film.
  
  The acting, cinematography,music, and story were superb.
  
  A major theme was the relentless task of dealing with catastrophic loss in a constructive way and moving on to new authentic relationships and finding "your people."
  The film also had many humorous and poignant scenes.
  
  The contrast of Wyoming with NYC was of special interest to me.
  
  I'm from back East, and have lived in Wyoming for almost fifteen years and before that Montana.
  
  This cinema reminded me of two French films "Blue" and "Red" from The Three Colors series by a Polish director.
  
  Here again was the issue of surving and coping major unexpected loss or losses.
  
  The answers again included personal courage and finding "your world of decent caring people".
  
  Wendell Kury
  
  

• Sometimes a corny romance is a good thing.

  
  By A38M6Y4K9GQCCR on 2005-11-24
  I'm more of an "Aliens" sort of girl than a romance fan, but I have to admit to absolutely loving this movie. I guess I'm just a sappy romantic at heart. This film's been airing on the Hallmark Channel, and I find myself watching it over and over, to the point where I came here to find out if it was on DVD. Thank goodness it is!
  
  I particularly appreciated the cinematography and settings, and well... okay. I really appreciated Andrew McCarthy in his jeans. :) As a mustang adopter and advocate, I can't say that the depiction of mustangs and the BLM (called the "DLM" in the film) is really terribly accurate, but I'm EXTREMELY gratified to see a film even approaching the question of wild horse management in such a positive way. (Of course, when it comes to training mustangs, I wouldn't try this at home; while we see Tyler using some pretty decent training methods, he's also working with a domestic quarter horse rather than a range-fresh mustang; the real thing doesn't tend to go that fast or easy. ;))
  
  I think they did a nice job of making the characters both believable and likeable, and the various conflicts and situations actually make sense, unlike too many films where things could just be resolved if the characters would stop behaving like morons. :) Andrew McCarthy does a really nice job as a gruff cowboy type... and he certainly sits a horse well, too.
  
  

• I loved it!

  
  By on 2003-06-11
  I first saw this movie on the Hallmark channel. Then I had to track down the book (as it is out of print). I thoroughly enjoyed both. Of course, there are a few minor changes from book to film. One wonders what took Pamela Wallace so long to get this wonderful book onscreen. New Yorker Jordan Donovan wants to get married but her longtime boyfriend is reluctant to make a commitment. Her best friend answers a singles ad in her name and the rest of the movie takes us to the open land of Wyoming, to the cattle ranch of Tyler Ross, whose well-meaning sister places an ad for him with the agreement that if he meets just one woman, she will stop trying to set him up. Tyler lost his wife and child years ago and is still feeling guilty about falling for anyone new, especially anyone from New York City.

  From the start both Tyler and Jordan had their lives all figured out. Jordan thinks she wants to marry her boyfriend, Edward. Tyler, still loyal to the memory of his wife, has no plans for any romance at all. They never figured on falling for each other. Sometimes, as Tyler's sister Laurie says, "what you want doesn't always come in the right package". Although there are a few bumps along the way, a truly romantic proposal at the end more than makes up for it. I've watched it many times and I never tire of it. Clean romance at its best!
  
  

• Enjoyed It!

  
  By A1ABOSK057B7T5 on 2005-10-02
  No sex, so drugs, no rock & roll and I really loved this gentle story. The scenery IS beautiful. The photography is great. The under current between the actors was believeable. They did a good job showing interest and fighting it. I'm not saying that this movie couldn't be better because there is always room for improvement. But I loved it the way it was. A romantic, happy ending type of movie. In fact I had to buy a copy for myself instead of always borrowing it from a friend.
  
  
• He became cow boy for 2 weeks !!
  By A14D7JFXDPYAIH on 2004-08-05
  That was simply good!! I like Andrew for a long time. But I haven't seen him for 9 years in the movie. Because I'm Japanese who live in Japan. There no DVD after"Things I never told you. " So, kind of worry about him. But recently I found his H.P and his new movies. So I ordered this DVD right away!! I couldn't belive that he never rode a horse before take this movie. He tried to hard practice didn't he? He had only 2 weeks that I heard. So I think , Well "great" done!!Teri Polo is very simmler looks as Jodie Foster and Helen Hunt,so I thoght her caractor is also bright and frank.@But At the end,I have to say that I fell sorry for she was a very bad kisser, and also I apologize to uncorrect spelling and sentences .
  
  
• Better than expected
  By A20I8G45YNS4AY on 2005-09-25
  If you like a good, romantic movie but not into voyerism than you'll love this movie!
  Frankly I prefer the good old movies that after a big kiss would take you to the valley of flowers or continue to the following day unlike most movies of our time that not only take you into the bedroom with actors in the film but show you every single detail. Like for instance "Cold Mountain", it was an EXCELLENT film all except for the love scene between Nicole Kidman and Jude Law. I was appalled!
  The makers of these movies these days treat us as though we have no imagination whatsoever and definitely no morals.
  So with all this in mind, I found this movie to be a very good movie. It was extremely moral. I dont want to tell to much as to give the whole story away. SO ENJOY!
  
  
• Amazing
  By on 2004-07-12
  Andrew McCarthy has matured as an actor and he is still so gorgeous after all these years. This was such a great movie, and I am so glad that I bought it instead of just renting it. He is just so beautiful and still has some of the same acting characteristics that he had when he was in pretty in pink. It is a classic love story and I wouldn't have changed a scene in the entre movie...you should definitely buy it.
  
  
• finally a good one
  By A2Y2HURKWJWU0D on 2005-03-11
  My family and I enjoyed this movie, and found it to be a pretty clean romance, with minimal bad language in it, no sex or nudity, and an enjoyable story line. I will be happy to recommend it to others who are in the mood to enjoy a romance....it is light, not too deep, and a very nice story!
  
  
• THIS MOVIE DOES NOT SUCK!!!!
  By A28I43L12A67PF on 2004-10-29
  This is one of the best movies ive ever seen..others criticize without following the plot closely..this is a great movie so give it a chance
  
  
• A sweet romantic story
  By A3LMOW41QHEOR8 on 2005-07-22
  This is a bittersweet romantic story without all the sex and foul language in the big screen movies today. The scenery is beautiful, it's a good story about overcoming losses and love wins in the end!
  
  
• the best!
  By A3GLNFQW90WH3Q on 2005-08-21
  This movie was sweet and romantic, a great find for a Halmark movie lover and someone who loves good clean family entertainment.
  
  
• Love
  By A3PSX4ZGJH5A47 on 2006-01-08
  This was a great story! Too cute! I would really recommend this movie to anyone that wants to see a wonderful love story! This movie was almost as good as "The Notebook".
  
  
• Absolutely Heartwarming
  By AIE2O6EM40GMF on 2004-06-10
  This movie is one of the best purchases that I have ever made. It's good to see Andrew McCarthy back in action again. Both he and Teri Polo are excellent in playing their roles. This movie has humour, sadness, thoughtfulness and romance. The scenery is breathtaking and the filming was excellent. BUY this movie, it's a keeper. I've had it 6 weeks and watched it 12 times.
  
  
• Straight From the Heart
  By A1OGPR0AKZ4K7D on 2008-04-03
  I love that this movie brings the plight of the wild mustang herds to the forefront. Even though a lot of the information was inaccurate, just identifying that issue exists was important. These events were intertwined with the breathtaking landscapes of Wyoming, and a wonderful heartfelt romance. Andrew McCarthy fit right in as a cowboy/rancher who suffered tremendous loss, and as a result was very closed off from people. Teri Polo was pretty good as the photographer trying to perfect her craft.
  
  
  
• wholesome
  By A37UQ02WPVOH15 on 2005-05-25
  This movie was pleasantly clean! There were NO unclean scenes. It can be viewed by the whole family. The star lady of this movie was wholesome; a "girl next door" role. The leading man was respectful of her. There was a lot of respect shown in this movie unlike many of the newer movies. The star lady merely wanted to get married! That was a wholesome change from today's morals and well received by our family. A movie that is clean and yet very romantic without the need to show flesh is of the best quality!
  
  
• Straight from the Heart
  By on 2004-05-13
  One of the best movies I have ever owned. We watch it as a family all the time. Great stars/story/music etc. Thank you Hallmark Channel and Amazon for making it available to us.
  
  
• "Straight From the Heart " Touches The Heart
  By A3LS55E4QJ69EJ on 2006-07-27
  When a movie touches the heart like this one did, it makes one do a lot of reflecting. The two main characters, Tyler and Jordan, are both searching to bring meaning to their lives, yet each is not aware that they're lost. Jordan wanting more than a request from her long time boyfriend to move in together, accepts a "mail order bride" invitation (initiated by his concerned sister) to go out west to Wyoming to meet and hopefully charm a young cowboy. The loss of Tyler's wife and infant daughter during childbirth has left him alone and unwilling to look ahead to a possible life with another woman. While their initial meeting is less than warm, the road leading to their "reawakening to life" is filled with trials, that the viewer will want to find out how they overcame them. The film beautifully brings to life the mountainous lands of the west, the flowing rivers and natural wildlife. You feel like you're a part of the action and you find yourself totally involved with the families, both trying to make heads or tails of their situations. The film introduces you to and blends the legends of the old west at the same time it's taking place in modern times. Sit back and enjoy!
  
  
• Straight From the Heart
  By A1OLNIPIL5Z9YR on 2003-12-30
  I LOVED THE MOVIE! I saw it last evening for the first time with my husband. Yes, he actually sat through it. It was wonderfully acted. A great love story from start to finish. Great acting by Andrew McCarthy and Teri Polo.
  
  
• A MUST for the hopeless romantic!!!
  By ARM9VOZVUC5N3 on 2005-04-11
  It has been a very long time since a movie has captivated me as much as this one. What more could one want, beautiful scenery, horses, and a love story in the making. Teri Polo and Andrew McCarthy were perfect!!!!
  
  
• I would give it 6 stars if I could!
  By A11JZJP1ZOERKH on 2006-07-16
  The plot of "Straight From The Heart" revolves around two distinct lies, yet somehow it works. The character of Tyler Ross is one which was difficult to make believeable and sympathetic, but Andrew McCarthy makes Tyler exactly what the story line requires. He is downright magnetic!
  
  Teri is so naturally pretty, and she is at her peak in this one. Her character of Jordan Donovan is accomplished, self-assured and sophisticated. She is all that but also vulnerable. She is thrown into a situation not of her own making, travelling from NYC to Wyoming into what seems, at first, like a whole new planet. However, the on-screen chemistry between McCarthy and Polo is obvious right from the beginning. The story takes twists and turns to a truly romantic ending.
  
  Why these actors didn't make it bigger in movies is a mystery to me. Teri Polo is certainly so much prettier and a far better actress than the likes of Jennifer Aniston (not pretty, can't act), Ashley Judd (pretty, can't act), Sarah Jessica Parker (not pretty, can act a little), etc. I would far rather see Polo anytime. McCarthy is, in a word, superb.
  
  Well written, well directed, very well edited, and extremely well acted, "Straight From The Heart" deserves its place on a permanent shelf of really good movies.
  
  Except for too loud "fakey" horse noises at times, the sound tract is excellent. In spots, the mix is especially terrific! The scenery is beautiful; so, all in all, this movie is one which can be watched over and over again without boredom. It is definitely on my list of "Favorites." NOTE: The looks on Polo's face when she tries to milk a goat are priceless!
  
  
• Wonderful movie
  By A2BJPH4R1LDN99 on 2007-01-13
  I've recently seen Straight from the heart and I really loved it. The storyline is good and the acting is perfect. The filmlocations are breath taking and the horses are splendid. What I liked best about this film is that there was no foul language or adult content. It's a nice, warm, family movie. 5 stars for this wonderful movie
  
  
• 'The Horse Whisperer' Lite
  By A3EE0H0NWQ9QVL on 2007-07-22
  I was looking forward to this film. Indeed, I made sure it was at the top of my `Netflix' queue. Unfortunately, it was the one that got away. Soon there was a very long wait. People are no doubt drawn to this film because they are longing for simple, good entertainment. Perhaps they first saw it on `The Hallmark Channel' and wanted to see it again. It's not all that great of a film, but it is worthwhile anyway. That needs an explanation, so bear with me. It certainly is easy to watch. I think great film or not, it goes down easily and becomes a casual pleasure. The subject matter is interesting even if the whole affair becomes no better than a lite (or, "light") version of 'The Horse Whisperer'.
  
  The story is the basis for a romantic culture clash. Jordan Donovan (Teri Polo) is a photographer from New York City. She's tired of the typical treadmill of romance. In both aspects of her life she is trying to break through. Her arty exhibits of (literally) garbage fail to spark interest for a sponsor of photography exhibits. Meanwhile, her love interest, Edward, has been dating her for years, but refuses to make a commitment. Her roommate, Carla, (Christine Tucci) is presented like a half-funny, but easily as likable Rhoda. She plays matchmaker by signing her up for `Cowboy Connections,' a magazine with a "Personals" column designed to hook up couples out West.
  
  All too neatly, Carla has taken the liberty of not only putting her friend's name in the magazine, but writing her background and answering any prospects that come to her. On Jordan's birthday, she not only has a man, but a plane ticket for her to join him at his ranch in Wyoming. Cynically, she, nevertheless, does what most people would do at the prospect of adventure: She accepts both as a present.
  
  Even more neatly, Tyler Ross (Andrew McCarthy) has a doting sister named Laurie (Patricia Kalember) who answers his personal ads for him. Jaundiced about dating again, he doesn't think much when she calls to tell him a woman from NYC is coming to his ranch. Something must stir inside him, for we discover earlier it was he who provided the plane ticket.
  
  Her arrival is not a friendly one. Quickly, the resentment pours through: At breakfast he tartly announces that they don't serve "espresso" at the morning table. Later, when she's falls off a horse, he nastily chides, "I don't want some big city lawyer trying to sue me." She understandably doesn't allow herself to be a walking mat. She has some counter resentments to offer: going toe-to-toe she has plenty to say about cholesterol soaked breakfasts and his backward behavior. Yet, she has a background that he doesn't even consider, and as the movie unfolds, she has several opportunities to prove herself more than a typical city slicker.
  
  Across the way former friend, Mr. Jameson, is brazen about trespassing on Tyler's land to capture wild mustangs for his own use. United Tyler and Jordan try to oppose his lawless horse trade while working out some terms of bitterness found in everyone's past.
  
  Some of the appeal of the movie is the scenery. Mustangs rush past with autumnal mountain horizons while the pair take on the work of the land. The old-fashioned Western score by Mader is superb for the laid back adventure, and the tenderness of key scenes works its way incrementally as it goes along.
  
  Pleasant, enjoyable, and easy-going like a trek to Wyoming itself, `Straight from the Heart' may not have the best performances, nor the most original dialogue, but it is still a pleasurable film trek anyway. While I thought throughout the "torn between two lovers" scenario Jordan deserved better choices, who's to judge about taste if a relationship has a chance to work? After all, sometimes even a two-star film is all we really need.
  
  
• Horses and Romance: Great Combination
  By A23WA1PV06HRM7 on 2005-04-09
  This was a wonderful movie! If you love horses and beautiful scenery with some romance tossed in you will love this movie!
  Teri Polo and Andrew McCarthy are both great actors, but I think the horses steal the movie!
  
  
• Outstanding moving
  By AC34EA52NTGHM on 2006-12-01
  Good, clean family movie. No worries about sex, violence or language. Good clean love story, and the cowboy gets the girl.
  
  
• Straight From the Heart DVD
  By A1HDKIN1IGOBMJ on 2003-06-17
  Teri Polo plays Jordan Donovan, a New York Photographer. On her birthday her friend, Carla gives her a magazine for single men looking for a wife. It the ad she saw Tyler Ross's ad. She wanted a commitment from her boyfriend, who didn't really want that at all. So with determination she heads to Wyoming. She had a hard time adjusting to Tyler's cold manner to her. When Tyler's sister Laurie levels with her, all she wanted was to make ammends with Tyler. After awhile Tyler's cold heart was being won over by Jordan. During Laurie's wedding Tyler opens his heart to Jordan about his wife, and baby he couldn't save. When unlikely circumstances drove them apart.Jordan trying to help with the wild horses, almost got her hurt. She headed back to New York with her boyfriend who finally proposed. She was unhappy without Tyler. All she could do is wait and be patient for that happy ending. She got the pictures back from the time she was with Tyler. SHe told Edward she couldn't marry him. She knew deep down it wouldn't work for them at all. She wanted to settle down, have a family, and a doting husband. When The horse show came about, she was more excited doing the pitcures than givning the show. Tyler after much thought, knew what he had to do. With a little pushing from his sister, he goes to the city with the young horse they both found. Once there, it was up to fate to bring about a change in them both. Love was in the picture for these two people.
  
  
• Straight from the Heart
  By A1UX28E2TWRNE6 on 2005-07-21
  Great story,beautiful scenery. I liked this movie. Loved all the horses...
  
  
• Mild Profanity and Non-Family Values
  By AAE5EFBX293SG on 2007-01-24
  I bought this movie based on the rave customer reviews. This definitely isn't a family-friendly or moral story. The lead actress is from New York and is proposed to move in with her long time boyfriend. The only reason she doesn't like the idea is because she wants a greater commitment (marriage) but not because she feels moving in is wrong. Also a friend encourages her to lie non-chalantly at one point when she feels out of place in Wyoming. We bought the movie on the pretense that there were no cuss words but H*** and D*** were sprinkled throughout the movie and only took away from what could've been a decent film. Even outside of the non-family values and cursing it was slow moving.
  
  
• Straight From The Heart
  By AMXQJP1ZHKUV6 on 2003-07-04
  Wonderfully tender, yet funny - cute but serious - everything it takes to make a movie enthusiastically wonderful to watch. Andrew McCarthy is my dream man and Teri Polo did a wonderful job as well. Super movie. Everyone should see it!!
  
  
• ruby in L.A.
  By AF32I01WKSI1F on 2006-12-07
  I just love this movie. I saw it first on the Hallmark Channel when I was channel surfing, then I purchased the DVD. Each time I've watched it, I find I like it more and more. However, I would have loved to have seen more story/character development and a little more romance, perhaps even a wedding between Tyler & Jordan (reason for 4 & not 5 stars). For instance, the scene outside the barn after Tyler has turned away & ran from Jordan, he says ".. I never expected this" It's not clear at first exactly what it is he wasn't expecting. You realize later that he never expected to fall in love with her. Would be great if a sequel follows!???
  
  

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