ScoobyMint
Disappointment for a huge fan!
Afouotos
Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.
FrogGlace
In other words,this film is a surreal ride.
Motompa
Go in cold, and you're likely to emerge with your blood boiling. This has to be seen to be believed.
al_duke
I saw True Heart a couple of weekends ago, and I must say that it was a good adventure story with great music. However, it's quite heavy-handed in its message of nature conservation. Kirsten Dunst and Zachary Ty Bryan were quite good in this one, as Bonnie and Sam, two siblings who survive a plane crash deep in the woods of BC, Canada. They learn how to survive the hazards of the forest with the help of the native woodsman, Konanesta; in the process, the two learn about the spirits of the woods' creatures, and they also learn about themselves, and their relationships with each other and with their parents. The lead poacher was just plain evil personified, complete with a hook for a hand! We also see the big grizzly bear emerge as the great hero of the movie. (Now, I couldn't get past the grizzly bear being referred to as a "Kodiak"; a Kodiak is a subspecies of grizzly that lives in Alaska.) Which brings me to the portrayal of Konanesta; he acted like the stereotypical Native American one sees in movies in many ways, like being one with "Grandfather Nature"; however, Konanesta looked less like a typical "Indian brave" and more like Sean Connery with a long ponytail. I more than half expected him to talk to Sam and Bonnie in that classic voice saying something like "You are at one with all living things. Each man's thoughts and dreams are yours to know. You have power beyond imagination. Use it well, my friend." But I digress; True Heart was still a good family adventure.
fallfraust
The reason True Heart doesn't get a ten is because it does simplify certain situations, which lower the films believability. However, this does not ruin the film, if you are the type of person that doesn't expect life to always show up as black or white. Also, given that young children are a part of its target audience, it makes sense not to make the stories events too involved. Children are great at using their imaginations to fill in the blanks, or at just accepting something at face value. So don't get stuck on the few moments in the film where moments are oversimplified. Instead, let yourself get lost in the amazing, beautiful scenery, and the mystical and magical undertones that leave you feeling inspired and hopeful about life, and the world. Yes, the Native American is slightly stereotyped, but look past that to his modeling of how to embrace, be respectful, patient, compassionate, passionate, reverent, graceful, courageous, kind and caring. As for the children, perhaps the heart on her sleeve, leaping in, openly passionate girl's character is easier to connect with, but the boy's character, with his closely held emotions, quiet passion, cautious - but still open to the world around him - exploration might be more interesting, if you give him a chance. If nothing else, they are a nice complement to each other... a good reminder of how different, yet similar we are as human beings. Go on, watch this film using your child-mind. View it from a place of curiosity, innocence, and imagination. You won't be sorry.
iambilliam
Terrible film. Horrible dialogue. The underlying message to protect the environment is annoying. And why is it that in every movie with a Native American in a lead role, he must act exactly like every other stereotyped Native American character ever portrayed. Filmmakers need to understand that Native Americans are people too, not just Mother Nature's inexorable minions out to save the earth from the evil poachers. Ughh. Catherine Cyran, the writer and director (whose other writing credits include Slumber Party Massacre III), must be another one of Mother Nature's minions trying to save the earth through her film-making. I don't mind a someone making a movie that speaks about the environment and the way some people hurt it. However, I feel Miss Cyran did not really want to tell the story of two lost children trying to get home. She just wanted to make a movie that supported her environmentalist viewpoints, and needed this plot to do it. The problem is the end result is not subtle. It is obvious and stilted. Hence my vote of 1.
al5304
This one of the best movies that I have seen in a long time. I recommend it for anyone that loves the wild life and I would say that it is a good movie for kids. The music is great wish that I could get the sound track. Know how I can get it?
