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Louis Schwartzberg's sprawling tour across America highlights the heartland's visual beauty, but this resolutely uncritical inquiry in the nation's soul is frustratingly shallow.
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Even if [Schwartzberg's] choices feel somewhat clichéd, there's no doubting the spirit of his subjects, who seem genuinely proud to share their thoughts and feelings for a few, too brief moments. Aug 13, 2004 | Rating: 2.5/4
Even if [Schwartzberg's] choices feel somewhat clichéd, there's no doubting the spirit of his subjects, who seem genuinely proud to share their thoughts and feelings for a few, too brief moments.
Elizabeth Weitzman
An inspirational and emotionally effective feel-good film. Jul 12, 2004
An inspirational and emotionally effective feel-good film.
Richard Roeper
Less evocative and honest in all its 88 minutes than, say, just one of the throwaway establishing shots of Angela Arenivar's dusty Texas-panhandle hometown in last year's Spellbound, a true American movie with a lot more heart and soul. Jul 7, 2004 | Rating: B- | Full Review…
Less evocative and honest in all its 88 minutes than, say, just one of the throwaway establishing shots of Angela Arenivar's dusty Texas-panhandle hometown in last year's Spellbound, a true American movie with a lot more heart and soul.
Gregory Kirschling
Even though, at times, Schwartzberg's documentary exalts the American way of life with the mythical reverence of a Leni Riefenstahl, the experience is undeniably stirring. Jul 2, 2004 | Full Review…
Even though, at times, Schwartzberg's documentary exalts the American way of life with the mythical reverence of a Leni Riefenstahl, the experience is undeniably stirring.
Desson Thomson
Harbors some indelibly arresting images and characters whose stories, even at their most superficial, manage to be authentically inspiring. Jul 2, 2004 | Full Review…
Harbors some indelibly arresting images and characters whose stories, even at their most superficial, manage to be authentically inspiring.
Ann Hornaday
Though America's Heart & Soul doesn't break new ground, its apolitical tone and diverse cast may be a tonic for those tired of our country's divisive climate. Jul 2, 2004 | Rating: 3/4
Though America's Heart & Soul doesn't break new ground, its apolitical tone and diverse cast may be a tonic for those tired of our country's divisive climate.
Claudia Puig
A big, beautiful love letter to America. Dec 21, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
A big, beautiful love letter to America.
Nell Minow
Forget reality television. This is reality and it's all about people who don't need a head shot to validate their existence. Sep 1, 2006 | Rating: 3/4
Forget reality television. This is reality and it's all about people who don't need a head shot to validate their existence.
Lisa Ann Cockrel
... a whirlwind tour of the nation through the romantic, colorful, gravity-defying cinematography of director Louis Schwartzberg. Dec 6, 2004 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
... a whirlwind tour of the nation through the romantic, colorful, gravity-defying cinematography of director Louis Schwartzberg.
Jeffrey Overstreet
a mixture of laughter, awe, admiration, and poignancy. Sep 24, 2004 | Rating: 9/10 | Full Review…
a mixture of laughter, awe, admiration, and poignancy.
Tony Medley
For an episodic film, America's Heart and Soul is fast-paced and often downright exciting. Aug 8, 2004 | Full Review…
For an episodic film, America's Heart and Soul is fast-paced and often downright exciting.
Bruce Feld
In this film even homeless people have something positive to say about the country. Jul 9, 2004 | Full Review…
In this film even homeless people have something positive to say about the country.
Thomas Delapa
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