Heartlands (2002)

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Release Date: Aug 20, 2002 Wide

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Damien O'Donnell's Heartlands stars Michael Sheen as a man on a mission. Colin (Sheen) is a simple man who is stunned to learn that his wife has taken up with the captain of his dart team. Upon learning that the two are headed to a big dart competition in Blackpool, Colin hops on his moped and pursues her. Along the way he meets an assortment of colorful individuals. Eventually, Colin is given the chance to confront his wife and her lover. Heartlands was screened at the Edinburgh Film Festival. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

PG-13, 1 hr. 30 min.

Drama, Comedy

Directed By: Damien O'Donnell

Written By: Paul Fraser

In Theaters: Aug 20, 2002 Wide

On DVD: Sep 28, 2004

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I just never quite swallowed the darts thing, with the bitter pub banter and the roving dart intimidation gangs hitting on bloated, unattractive cheating wives.

November 24, 2004 Full Review Source: 7M Pictures

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What a delightful story! Michael Sheen delivers a charming performance and quite a few scenes left me chuckling, as well as empathetic to the pain on his face. It?s about Colin, (Sheen) and how he reacts when his wife leaves him for a good friend, and he's left chasing her, leaving for one fantastic road trip. The

May 27, 2007