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Jack of the Red Hearts
Jack of the Red Hearts is an American film centered on the issues of orphanage, family, autism, exclusion and inclusion.
19 December 1961, The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
5 November 1964, Amstelveen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
8 July 1995, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA
February 26, 2016
Good acting in thought-provoking but predictable drama.
February 25, 2016
Grillo is one of the few filmmakers out there who possesses an understanding of autism and the drain of personal care, and she once again uses this knowledge to deepen material, giving it a perspective few productions dare to offer.
February 25, 2016
From the opening scene [Robb] takes over the screen with a coltish toughness and mercurial charisma.
August 02, 2016
Jack of the Red Hearts depicts a bond between a troubled teenager and a young autistic girl ... The goodwill for its titular character never feels earned.
February 25, 2016
"Jack of the Red Hearts" is the movie equivalent of what used to be called a "problem play." As such, it is well done.
February 27, 2016
A dull, predictable melodrama that only pretends to be about autism.
February 23, 2016
It's rare that a drama shows such specificity with respect to the experience of coping with autism, and that sensitivity goes a long way.
February 25, 2016
Showcases the talented young actress Taylor Richardson but never develops beyond placid afterschool-special territory.
February 25, 2016
There's a poignant, powerful story lurking at the edges of "Jack of the Red Hearts" but, as is, the film proves a strained, implausible family drama.
February 25, 2016
A few POV shots provide us with insight and empathy. Too many of them simply devalue the POV impact and tend to give Jack of the Red Hearts the texture of an ABC Afterschool Special.
