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Lonely Hearts
2006 108 min United States of America, Germany R 18+
★6.3
Drama, Thriller, Crime, Romance
Director: Todd Robinson
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Description
In the late 1940s, a murderous couple known as the 'The Lonely Hearts Killers' kills close to a dozen people. Two detectives try to nab the duo who find their targets via the personals in the paper.
Budget:
$18M
US Gross:
$188,565
Worldwide:
$2.52M
Starring
John Travolta
Actor
Salma Hayek
Actor
Jared Leto
Actor
Awards
San Sebastián International Film Festival 2006
— Golden Shell
Key opinion
Lonely Hearts is a dark, true-crime drama that divides audiences through its sluggish pacing and tonal shifts between the criminal and detective storylines. While the film is often criticized for being unoriginal or slow, it is widely praised for its raw depiction of violence and the unsettling, powerful performances of its leads.
| Acting | Jared Leto delivers a transformative and intensely repulsive performance as the criminal Raymond Fernandez. | |
| Acting | Salma Hayek provides a commanding and cold portrayal of a ruthless murderer that serves as the film's strongest anchor. | |
| Theme | The film utilizes realistic and graphic murder imagery that succeeds in being genuinely terrifying for the viewer. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure suffers from a disconnect between the engaging, central criminal arc and the dull, detached detective subplot. | |
| Acting | Opinions on John Travolta's performance are polarized, with some finding him professional and effective while others view him as disengaged or miscast. | |
| Pacing | The deliberate, slow-burn pace is viewed by some as an appropriate reflection of the heavy subject matter, while others find it sluggish and exhausting. |