Hellen I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

Mjeteconer Just perfect...

Tedfoldol everything you have heard about this movie is true.

Kodie Bird True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.

Desertman84 Playing by Heart is a comedy-drama film, which tells the story of several seemingly unconnected characters who are articulate and witty people that are pondering on the meaning of love.The cast ensemble includes Gillian Anderson,Ellen Burstyn,Sean Connery,Anthony Edwards,Angelina Jolie,Jay Mohr,Ryan Phillippe,Dennis Quaid,Gena Rowlands,Jon Stewart and Madeleine Stowe.It was written and directed by Willard Carroll.Carroll focuses his film on four couples, all in one way or another battling with the problems of relationships, ranging from long-marrieds to Gen-X club-hoppers. Ostensibly, part of the film is invested in the mystery of how all these characters are interrelated, but keen viewers will be able to discern the connections among everyone. It's the uniformly excellent performances, though, that make this multi- character drama compulsively watchable. Most striking, surprisingly enough, are Jolie and Phillippe, the youngest members of the cast who reveal heretofore hidden depths of talent. Equally impressive are Gillian Anderson and Jon Stewart, who transcend their yuppie persona's in their awkward enactment of the timeless dating rituals. Other cast members are quite good though saddled with story lines that are occasionally less than compelling. The only complaint you'll have is that once everyone's connections are revealed, you'll wish this cast had more of an opportunity to interact. The journey toward the film's bittersweet end, however, is marvelous in and of itself.But nevertheless,it certainly provides more emotional nourishment than most other mainstream movies generate these days.

Chrysanthepop Willard Carroll's feel-good 'Playing By Heart' is charming and funny. It follows a number of heartbroken characters: a mother and her dying son (Ellen Burstyn and Jay Mohr), a married elderly couple (Sean Connery and Gena Rowlands), a childless wife (Madeleine Stowe) having an affair with a minister, a barsurfing man (Dennis Quaid) who fabricates stories, a relationship-burnout designer (Gillian Anderson) forcing herself to resist the charms of an architect (Jon Stewart) and a sassy young woman (Angelina Jolie) and her failed attempts to win the heart of a young man (Ryan Fillipe) with a secret. While it is quite well shot and decently written, it is mainly the acting that stands out. As much of the film is a series of interactions, solid performances are required and all the actors at least do a good job. Connery, Rowlands, Burstyn and Anderson are excellent. They're a delight to watch. Stowe doesn't get much scope unfortunately. Quaid is hilarious. Stewart and Fillipe fit the bill. Jolie is adorable.On the flipside, I felt the ending was a little clichéd and a tad overdone. Overall, Carroll's film makes for a fine rainy day flick.

darksideofmoon Sometimes its a nice surprise to find a hidden gem. I didn't know anything about this film and just looking at the cover i was amused to find such a good cast. I randomly picked up this film from the store and boy i was surprised. Great cast and amazing performance and its one of those movies which you can go through again without getting bored. I am not surprised very few people have heard about this film,including me of course. The performance of all the actors is noteworthy and i specially liked Sean Connery, Ryan Phillip and Angelina Jolie. It sure is going to my personal collection. Definitely underrated and highly recommended.

M.Borhan Shakaralizadeh This was the last film I Watched from angelina jolie's films and I watched it in December 31 of 2006 Its a bit late to watch this movie but this was the movie that changed my point of view from angelina jolie and I think that angelina has performed her best act in this film.But its been a little crowded film which reduces the time for actors to perform their best .but it still worth watching and the dialogues are very strong .and recommended for couples . the story lacks excitement but it really mean what is said and romantic .I personally enjoyed the conversation between JOAN and KEENAN.I think the KEENAN character was established very proper