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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 learni... read more read more...ng 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

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PG-13, 1 hr. 30 min.

Directed by: Damien O'Donnell

Release Date: August 20, 2002

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DVD Release Date: September 28, 2004

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  • simplystardust
    June 3, 2007
    simplystardust
    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, leav... read moreing for one fantastic road trip. The humor isn't slapstick, and though it may have a slight tinge of Hollywood influence, the ending does not. But I can say no more? : ) I would recommend this for anyone who enjoyed Everything is Illuminated, The Squid and the Whale, or Harold and Maude.

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Derek Elley
March 26, 2009
Derek Elley, Variety

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June 16, 2003
Hollywood Reporter

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December 6, 2005
Film Threat

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June 1, 2003
Empire Magazine

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Matthew Turner
May 28, 2003
Matthew Turner, ViewLondon

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Neil Smith
May 28, 2003
Neil Smith, BBC

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May 28, 2003
Film Threat

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Derek Adams
February 9, 2006
Derek Adams, Time Out

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July 8, 2003
Guardian [UK]

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Rich Cline
May 28, 2003
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall

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