Meryl Streep,
Jack Nicholson,
Jeff Daniels,
Maureen Stapleton,
Stockard Channing
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Though she always played coy about the fact in interviews, Nora Ephron's novel Heartburn is a thinly disguised "à clef" rehash of her marriage to Washington Post reporter Carl Bernstein. Meryl Streep ... read more
DVD Release Date: July 6, 2004
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January 21, 2012Bittersweet comic drama that knowing the actual background inspiration is at times uncomfortable to watch. Nicholson is fine but Meryl's is the performance that really stands out. A high quality supporting cast however isn't really put to good enough use.
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November 17, 2010I think I would rather cut my ear off than watch this movie ever again. While technically a good film, it has been a long time since I loathed two characters in a movie so much.
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August 2, 2007Another fantastic film from Mike Nichols. This darker than dark comedy is powered by marvelous performances from Nicholson and Streep and signature directorial flair. Although Ephron's script is slightly lacking in clarity as to what it wants to say, it's a funny and involving st... read more
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September 13, 2008I enjoyed the comedic aspects of this film much more than the dramatic. I also really enjoyed Catherine O'Hara, she added some spunk.
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December 4, 2011With the talent in this, surprised this turned out to be a really bad Lifetime movie, which I guess is an oxymoron. Was hoping to see something about Nora Ephron (in career I mean her one good movie) and Carl Bernstein's careers, but in fictionalizing their story, it takes out an... read more
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August 19, 2011Heart Burn is an interesting take on human nature and how individuals do not change despite the fact that we hope beyond hope that they will. It is clear that once a cheater always a cheater. However, on the other side she knew his true nature before they got married.
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September 14, 2008This Film is for anyone who has ever given their heart away only to have it smashed repeatedly by the man or woman you had chosen for "life". Your heart will break with Meryl Streep's charactor's. But when you see the beginning of her newfound strength, you will rejoice equally ... read more
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August 16, 2007I will watch anything Jack does! But, this movie I think was just an excuse for he and streep to act together. Not much meat to the story...had seen this story line other places.
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March 10, 2007If you are a female and you've ever been cheated on, you will be able to relate to Meryl Streep in this movie. It's sad and shows just how some men can be!
Critic Reviews
August 17, 2008
Clint Morris, Moviehole
June 21, 2005
Nell Minow, Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies
Uneven script, but brilliant performances.
August 26, 2004
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Depicts a marriage on the rocks. Full Review
June 29, 2004
Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com
it's hard to root for their reconciliation Full Review
June 19, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
No review available.
April 30, 2004
Carol Cling, Las Vegas Review-Journal
No review available.
February 22, 2004
Daniel M. Kimmel, Worcester Telegram & Gazette
No review available.
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