Hearts in Atlantis

This movie tells the childhood story of an eleven year-old boy, named Bobby, during a summer in the 50's or 60's. As the movie unfolds, we learn Bobby has endured the loss of his father leaving his mother in unhappy and financially struggling, or so she says. When a boarder comes to stay in the upstairs apartment, he and Bobby quickly become friends. Loss and love are the main themes throughout the movie and I found the film very touching and enjoyable. The story is eloquently told and heart-felt, in other words... it got to me. This movie is based on a Stephen King book, but from what I was told is not very representative of the novel. However, it does not seem possible to encapsulate a Stephen King novel in one film, people have been barely able to do so with his short stories. In conclusion, I would recommend this movie, but if you have read the book, you may be disappointed. If you would like to learn more about the film, click here.