Lonely Hearts (2006)

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John Travolta, James Gandolfini, Salma Hayek, Jared Leto and Laura Dern star in this crime-thriller, based on a true story. Two homicide detectives track down Martha Beck and Raymond Martinez Fernandez, a murderous pair known as the "Lonely Hearts Killers” who lured their victims through personal ads in newspapers.
  • Starring: John Travolta, James Gandolfini
  • Directed by: Todd Robinson
  • Runtime: 1 hour 48 minutes
  • Release year: 2006
  • Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
 
  
 
 

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Synopsis: John Travolta, James Gandolfini, Salma Hayek, Jared Leto and Laura Dern star in this crime-thriller, based on a true story. Two homicide detectives track down Martha Beck and Raymond Martinez Fernandez, a murderous pair known as the "Lonely Hearts Killers” who lured their victims through personal ads in newspapers.
Starring: John Travolta, James Gandolfini
Supporting actors: Jared Leto, Salma Hayek, Scott Caan, Laura Dern, Michael Gaston, Bruce MacVittie, Dan Byrd, Andrew Wheeler, Alice Krige, Dagmara Dominczyk, John Doman, Bailee Madison, Ellen Travolta, Jason Gray-Stanford, Sam Travolta, James Martin Roberts, Kristian Truelsen, Christa Campbell, Marc Macaulay, Todd Terry
Directed by: Todd Robinson
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Runtime: 1 hour 48 minutes
Release year: 2006
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
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MPAA Rating: Rated R for strong violence and sexual content, nudity and language
ASIN: B000W1C3KM
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Lonely Hearts DVD ~ John Travolta

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Theatrical Release Information
  • US Theatrical Release Date: Feburary 01, 2006
  • MPAA: Rated R for strong violence and sexual content, nudity and language
  • Production Company: Millennium Films, Emmett/Furla Films, Equity Pictures Medienfonds GmbH & Co. KG III, Holly Wiersma Productions, Lonely Hearts Productions, Nu Image Entertainment GmbH
  • USA Box Office: $ 187 Thousand
  • Filming Locations: Fernandina Beach, Florida, USA | Florida, USA | Jacksonville, Florida, USA | Los Angeles, California, USA | Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA | Ocala, Florida, USA | Ossining, New York, USA | Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, USA | Sing Sing Penitentiary - 354 Hunter Street, Ossining, New York, USA | Spokane, Washington, USA | St. Augustine, Florida, USA | Westhampton, Long Island, New York, USA
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping portrayal of the Lonely Hearts Killers, September 5, 2007
This review is from: Lonely Hearts (DVD)
Lonely Hearts is lifted above the average crime thriller through the excellent performances by the cast. The movie alternates between the detectives who are on the trail of the Lonely Hearts killers, played credibly by John Travolta & James Gandolfini, and the bloody spree of the killers' Martha Beck [Salma Hayek], and Fernandez [Jared Leto].

The detectives are well-played with a sub-plot involving John Travolta's character grappling with the case as well as his own personal problems [having to do with his strained relationship with his son, as well as his affair with a colleague played by Laura Dern]. However, the real action and drama comes from the performances by Salma Hayek, and Jared Leto as the cold-blooded killers. Hayek's performance is especially riveting, and her Martha Beck comes across as unflinchingly evil whilst besotted with her lover.The portrayal of the killers in this movie though well-acted, is not an altogether accurate portrayal of the real-life criminals [the real Beck was obese, not a sultry temptress as embodied by Hayek].

On the whole however, this is an eminently watchable crime thriller with credible performances all-around. A worthwhile addition to the genre.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Deserves better, September 12, 2007
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This film disappeared from the theatres so quickly most people never heard of it. It deserves your attention. If only to watch Selma give you a glimpse of madness. Kinky done well.
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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Director Honors His Grandfather, June 3, 2007
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Director Robinson remade the movie "Lonely Hearts" because Detective Elmer Robinson was his grandfather. He wanted to explore the many faceted sacrifices that the police endure witnessing a lifetime of criminal behavior and more importantly, the strain put on their families. Detective Robinson solved the Lonely Hearts murder(s) case, but with a huge price. It's a fine movie and deserved full distribution. Salma Hayak deserves an Oscar nomination.
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