103 reviews
For someone who is picky about romances, this one is by far the best of it's time..
When I was married, my then wife dragged me to see this movie on Valentines' Day weekend, when it first released. I agreed to go based on the fact that one of my favorite actresses appeared in it, Marisa Tomei. The most I'd seen of Christian Slater was in 'Robin Hood', and didn't care much for him in that.
What a change one movie can make for opinions on an actor.
I was engaged with this movie from frame one.
Cliff Eidelman's score is captivating and very moving in this movie, flowing along effortlessly with the film. Marisa Tomei is pure magic, and Rosie Perez is just right as the screechy best friend.
What surprised me most was Slater's performance. Here, he gives a very introspective and introverted performance, that, in my opinion, was worthy of an Oscar nod. The mannerisms with which he portrays Adam as the shy orphan who seems unsure of himself are dealt with great detail and care. He hasn't had a better performance before or since.
That doesn't overshadow Tomei's performance in this film. She is simply beautiful, no matter what part she is portraying. She has the Minnesotan accent down pat, and you believe you are in the Twin Cities while watching the film. I feel her performance in this movie was a step above "My Cousin Vinny". Too bad the Academy didn't agree.
And when Slater and Tomei occupy the frame together, it is, for a lack of a better term, absolute glory. The chemistry between these two actors on screen is so thick you couldn't cut it with a chainsaw.
The cinematography, by Jost Vacano, who also did movies like "Das Boot" and "Robocop", while not visually stunning, is very technical, with the use of pull-pans/push-pans and ground perspective shots. A very well-done film all the way around, from Bill's directing to Mia Goldman's seamless editing. Too bad some wiseacre reviewer gave the ending away in a review of the film before release and literally killed it's box office.
I own the DVD now, and I can offer one warning: Gentlemen, if you watch this movie with your wife/significant other, be prepared to offer up excuses like 'there is something in my eye', or 'it must be my allergies', if you're not comfortable admitting letting the waterworks go. The proclamations of affection between these two are so charming, yet not heavy handed. It's the kind of things you would have wish you'd said to that 'one that got away'.
My rating: 9 (no movie has ever gotten a 10 from me, but this one almost had me reconsidering)
What a change one movie can make for opinions on an actor.
I was engaged with this movie from frame one.
Cliff Eidelman's score is captivating and very moving in this movie, flowing along effortlessly with the film. Marisa Tomei is pure magic, and Rosie Perez is just right as the screechy best friend.
What surprised me most was Slater's performance. Here, he gives a very introspective and introverted performance, that, in my opinion, was worthy of an Oscar nod. The mannerisms with which he portrays Adam as the shy orphan who seems unsure of himself are dealt with great detail and care. He hasn't had a better performance before or since.
That doesn't overshadow Tomei's performance in this film. She is simply beautiful, no matter what part she is portraying. She has the Minnesotan accent down pat, and you believe you are in the Twin Cities while watching the film. I feel her performance in this movie was a step above "My Cousin Vinny". Too bad the Academy didn't agree.
And when Slater and Tomei occupy the frame together, it is, for a lack of a better term, absolute glory. The chemistry between these two actors on screen is so thick you couldn't cut it with a chainsaw.
The cinematography, by Jost Vacano, who also did movies like "Das Boot" and "Robocop", while not visually stunning, is very technical, with the use of pull-pans/push-pans and ground perspective shots. A very well-done film all the way around, from Bill's directing to Mia Goldman's seamless editing. Too bad some wiseacre reviewer gave the ending away in a review of the film before release and literally killed it's box office.
I own the DVD now, and I can offer one warning: Gentlemen, if you watch this movie with your wife/significant other, be prepared to offer up excuses like 'there is something in my eye', or 'it must be my allergies', if you're not comfortable admitting letting the waterworks go. The proclamations of affection between these two are so charming, yet not heavy handed. It's the kind of things you would have wish you'd said to that 'one that got away'.
My rating: 9 (no movie has ever gotten a 10 from me, but this one almost had me reconsidering)
A different love story
UNTAMED HEART tells the story of the romance between a lovelorn diner waitress (Tomei) and shy busboy (Slater). It is a sad, sweet movie without the usual gloss and pretension that ruin so many filmed love stories. These are working class people living working class lives. Tomei is touching as a woman who has been hurt once too often but who still holds out hope. Slater gives one of his best performances as the virtually mute busboy with both social and health problems. A heart-tugging vignette at the very beginning, involving the busboy as child in a Catholic orphanage, foreshadows later events in the film. Slater underplays beautifully, and thankfully so as this is Tomei's film all the way. She never looked more beautiful than she does here. Watch for the Christmas morning scene. Tomei wakes up to a special magic thanks to her busboy pal, and magnificently conveys her sense of wonder. Beware, however: UNTAMED HEART (BOY WITH A BABOON HEART would have been a better title) is a two-box of Kleenex.
- xredgarnetx
- May 9, 2006
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A great portrait of lovers in love
A childhood illness leaves a young man with a serious health problem and a somewhat odd outlook on life. Being rather retiring, he was considered strange by his fellow employees; causing them to shy away from him. Despite all this, he gets to know one of the girls better after he helps her out of a sticky situation. They manage to have a brief yet fulfilling relationship. Very romantic, I loved it.
- helpless_dancer
- Jun 16, 1999
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Tomei shines in touching romance about the working class
Young, outgoing waitress Caroline (Marisa Tomei) still lives at home with her parents and younger brother. Although she has had her heart broken numerous times, she has not become cynical about love. Adam (Christian Slater) is a busboy at the same restaurant as Caroline; he is, however, a shy recluse who doesn't relate to people very well. Yet, when a crisis occurs, it is Adam who comes to Caroline's rescue. For the first time, she sees him in a different light and they begin a loving relationship. Caroline is finally experiencing the happiness she deserves and Adam is opening his life to someone else. Still, something from Adam's past comes forward to haunt them. Will they find a happy ending?
This is an extremely touching and humorous love story about working-class people. The movie has many candid scenes about restaurant life and the people who work there. Also, Tomei gives a sweet, irresistible performance that warms the heart. Although one may need a kleenex or two before the film is over, its loving atmosphere will remain with the viewer for a long time. Recommended for everyone searching for a film to provide a feel-good-about-life day at the movies.
This is an extremely touching and humorous love story about working-class people. The movie has many candid scenes about restaurant life and the people who work there. Also, Tomei gives a sweet, irresistible performance that warms the heart. Although one may need a kleenex or two before the film is over, its loving atmosphere will remain with the viewer for a long time. Recommended for everyone searching for a film to provide a feel-good-about-life day at the movies.
Moving portrait of an outcast, plus cutie Marisa Tomei
Released in 1993, "Untamed Heart" tells the story of Caroline (Marisa Tomei) who works the night shift at a Minneapolis diner. She's a cute and likable young woman but, for some reason, is unable to maintain the romantic interest of the guys she dates. The answer to her love problems turns out to be right under her nose in the form of the diner's quiet dishwasher/janitor, Adam (Christian Slater).
"Untamed Heart" is a must for fans of Marisa Tomei and the romance between Caroline and Adam works, although their sexual union is premature IMHO, but real-time has to be condensed into a 102-minute film so I guess it can be overlooked.
What struck me most about this film, aside from Marisa, was the character of Adam. He's an outcast; he doesn't fit with the crowd; he's quiet and mysterious in a misfit type of way; he's an easy target for people to mock; he's content to adore Caroline from a distance; his love for her doesn't change as she keeps making mistakes trying to find someone to love; he secretly acts as her guardian angel and doesn't care about getting credit.
Why is Caroline attracted to such a person? Because "opposites attract." We're naturally attracted to people that have what we lack and vice versa. Caroline is open, talkative and comfortable with practically any social setting; Adam isn't. Adam is aloof, meditative and unconcerned about fitting in - qualities Caroline lacks.
You'll see people like Adam in real life if you open your eyes. At a local restaurant I sometimes catch a glimpse of one of the kitchen workers, whether taking a smoke break outside or whatever. He's in his mid-30s, maybe older, obviously intelligent with a striking appearance, but he's quiet and aloof from the people around him, with an air of mystery. This is a person, like Adam in the film, who doesn't fit into society's mold. College doesn't work for him despite his intelligence, nor does a conventional job; he just does what he has to in order to live.
The film is very successful at bringing to life this type of outcast in Adam. I found it quite moving because I understand and can relate.
Not everything in the story works, however, which is why I knock off a star in my rating. For instance, it isn't even remotely believable that Adam would be able to secretly break into someone's house and do what he does while the people are sleeping. Dumb. What were the writers thinking?
The film was shot on location in NE Minneapolis.
GRADE: B
"Untamed Heart" is a must for fans of Marisa Tomei and the romance between Caroline and Adam works, although their sexual union is premature IMHO, but real-time has to be condensed into a 102-minute film so I guess it can be overlooked.
What struck me most about this film, aside from Marisa, was the character of Adam. He's an outcast; he doesn't fit with the crowd; he's quiet and mysterious in a misfit type of way; he's an easy target for people to mock; he's content to adore Caroline from a distance; his love for her doesn't change as she keeps making mistakes trying to find someone to love; he secretly acts as her guardian angel and doesn't care about getting credit.
Why is Caroline attracted to such a person? Because "opposites attract." We're naturally attracted to people that have what we lack and vice versa. Caroline is open, talkative and comfortable with practically any social setting; Adam isn't. Adam is aloof, meditative and unconcerned about fitting in - qualities Caroline lacks.
You'll see people like Adam in real life if you open your eyes. At a local restaurant I sometimes catch a glimpse of one of the kitchen workers, whether taking a smoke break outside or whatever. He's in his mid-30s, maybe older, obviously intelligent with a striking appearance, but he's quiet and aloof from the people around him, with an air of mystery. This is a person, like Adam in the film, who doesn't fit into society's mold. College doesn't work for him despite his intelligence, nor does a conventional job; he just does what he has to in order to live.
The film is very successful at bringing to life this type of outcast in Adam. I found it quite moving because I understand and can relate.
Not everything in the story works, however, which is why I knock off a star in my rating. For instance, it isn't even remotely believable that Adam would be able to secretly break into someone's house and do what he does while the people are sleeping. Dumb. What were the writers thinking?
The film was shot on location in NE Minneapolis.
GRADE: B
Depressing tear-jerker fueled by two great leads
- mattymatt4ever
- Jul 21, 2001
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Grab A Box Of Tissues
"Untamed Heart" is an absolutely touching tear-jerker romance. Every once in a while, I just want to find a movie that allows me to let go and just cry. This is definitely one for the records. The chemistry between Christian Slater and Marisa Tomei is so strong that you just can't help but believe these two people actually care about one-another. Marisa Tomei as Caroline, a waitress that seems to work all hours of the night and Christian Slater as Adam, her quiet, secret admirer dishwasher with a heart problem. Throw in Rosie Perez as Caroline's smart-ass best friend and what more could you ask for? These characters have such depth that, even though the plot is a bit predictable, you feel so much for them and by the end, you will be reduced to tears. I still tear up every time I see this movie. The perfect film for any sap with a taste for sentiment. It will always have a special place in my heart. A romance to go down in movie history. 9/10!
- doctor_dolittle
- Feb 23, 2000
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NOT a comedy! you've been warned!
An absolute tearjerker with zero comedic moments. A good movie nonetheless but surely not a romantic comedy. More of a romantic tragedy. Also contains scenes of sexual assault and violence.
Marisa Tomei is really good in the role. Slater is okay-ish.
- watchamacallit
- Aug 28, 2020
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Untamed Heart.. A somewhat buried treasure.
I absolutely loved this movie, and stumbled upon it quite accidentally. I am a fan of Marisa Tomei and Christian Slater so I decided to give it a shoot as a rental. I now own it on Laser Disc (remember those) I found this movie both touching and heart-warming. I consider it a must see.
Melodramatic romance at its most melodramatic
Caroline (Marisa Tomei) has her heart broken yet again. Adam (Christian Slater) is the introverted silent busboy working in the same diner. Then one night, she's harassed by a couple of guys and Adam comes to her rescue. Adam is an orphan who was told by a nun that he has a baboon heart. They fall in love. The two guys come back to attack Adam and in the hospital, he's told that his damaged heart needs a transplant.
This is romance at its most melodramatic. Marisa Tomei is a master at making googly eyes. She has the giggle and the sweetness. Christian Slater is going mostly for the quiet type. They make an appealing couple. The story hits all the girlie fantasy about a silent broody guy who rescues the damsel in distress. And he needs her in return. "You are my peace." It doesn't get more melodramatic than that.
This is romance at its most melodramatic. Marisa Tomei is a master at making googly eyes. She has the giggle and the sweetness. Christian Slater is going mostly for the quiet type. They make an appealing couple. The story hits all the girlie fantasy about a silent broody guy who rescues the damsel in distress. And he needs her in return. "You are my peace." It doesn't get more melodramatic than that.
- SnoopyStyle
- Feb 28, 2014
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Be Still, My Baboon Heart.
- rmax304823
- Dec 13, 2008
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This film is from the heart!
This film is one of the warmest and truly from the heart pictures I have seen in recent years and from the out set in the orphanage to the warmth you could feel in the could at Christmas this film shines through. The leads are perfect and the direction all but flawless. You could never say that Tony Bill missed his chance in the film business with a carrier spanning more than 40 years with countless acting roles in films such as Ice Station Zebra, as a director he shorly has more great stories to tell and would love to see him at the helm of a non made for TV film once again, where he should be!.
- bad_daveuk
- Mar 16, 2003
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Quirky, Could have been better, but is intriguing
- vincentlynch-moonoi
- Jul 8, 2013
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Untamed bore
- paul2001sw-1
- Mar 24, 2005
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forewarned
You are hereby forewarned:if you are a tough guy (at least on the outside,like me)DO NOT WATCH THIS MOVIE with another human being! Except maybe, your wife or steady girlfriend, with proper discretion.The characters said things one to the other about their feelings of love for each other that were so deep and tender and with so much passion and detail, that the words felt like things I have felt and said to women I have loved and lost.They were haunting words and feelings, so strong and overwhelming that your heart feels it will explode if you don't say them and love so passionate, you feel as though you might faint if it weren't for the adrenelin in your blood!I had the same kind of life as the character Caroline, albeit, women who walked out or cheated, so it was personal too.Untamed Heart is a perfect example why many men hate these movies!They destroy all pretense to our toughness and macho if viewed with others,ie:("no I'm not crying,I just got something in my eyes").Not only that,we don't like to feel what this movie makes us feel,at least when it comes to the ending.I did not know how the movie ended before I saw it and had I known, I would not have watched it,for I'm really not the tough,hard nosed guy I portray myself to be.This is not a "they lived happily ever after" movie,which are the only love stories I like,but at least the character's relationship and love for each other remained intact.I want husbands and wives, girlfriend and boyfriend to love each other AND grow old together.Since I can't have that in real life,I want it in my movies.So....be forewarned,this movie "hurts so much here"(pointing to MY heart).
- TODHOCKNEY
- Nov 10, 2002
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Christian Slater the only redeeming quality
I do agree with the other reviewers it is a touching story line if you can get past the annoying performances of Marisa Tomei and Rosie Perez. Tomei overacts throughout the movie, actually appears to be struggling with the part. Rosie Perez as usual brings to mind, what was Hollywood thinking? Over the top annoying accent, worse than the chalk on the blackboard annoyance. This is the second film Rosie ruined for me, after It Could Happen To You.
Christian Slater is the only redeeming quality with his flawless performance. Without Tomei and Perez the film is a 10.
Christian Slater is the only redeeming quality with his flawless performance. Without Tomei and Perez the film is a 10.
- robertazzo
- Jun 23, 2017
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Could watch it on a loop forever
For once the venerable great late Roger Ebert have it 3/4 stars and said some really sweet things about it. His heart was totally in the right place this time.
I'm an older person and was moved beyond just tears rewatching this on Stan (Oz streaming service) a couple of decades after seeing it first. Didn't actually remember it very well, but I've loved Christian and Marisa in their younger roles and still do. Legends as far as I'm concerned.
They, along with the fabulous Rosie Perez, create magic in this film. Let more hardened critics dwell on the flaws of the film, anyone with a heart cannot fail to be moved by the sweetness, pain and authenticity of the human experience depicted here. You can see the ending coming a mile off, the metaphors regarding the human heart are a tad on the obvious side, but the incredible performances of these three at the centre of the story are so "real" and so full of "love" for the work they're doing, they're literally pouring their hearts into the characterisations. They're just pitch perfect and capture the layers and layers of the emotions so brilliantly, any flaws in the technical aspects of the film just melt away.
Let alone the Nat King Cole rhythm that bookends the film, I got hooked straightaway and stayed so all the way through. The yearnings of the human heart have rarely been communicated by popular/commercial cinema so poignantly.
A sweet, wonderful, poignant movie with oodles of heart and integrity.
Loved it. Ten stars are barely enough.
I'm an older person and was moved beyond just tears rewatching this on Stan (Oz streaming service) a couple of decades after seeing it first. Didn't actually remember it very well, but I've loved Christian and Marisa in their younger roles and still do. Legends as far as I'm concerned.
They, along with the fabulous Rosie Perez, create magic in this film. Let more hardened critics dwell on the flaws of the film, anyone with a heart cannot fail to be moved by the sweetness, pain and authenticity of the human experience depicted here. You can see the ending coming a mile off, the metaphors regarding the human heart are a tad on the obvious side, but the incredible performances of these three at the centre of the story are so "real" and so full of "love" for the work they're doing, they're literally pouring their hearts into the characterisations. They're just pitch perfect and capture the layers and layers of the emotions so brilliantly, any flaws in the technical aspects of the film just melt away.
Let alone the Nat King Cole rhythm that bookends the film, I got hooked straightaway and stayed so all the way through. The yearnings of the human heart have rarely been communicated by popular/commercial cinema so poignantly.
A sweet, wonderful, poignant movie with oodles of heart and integrity.
Loved it. Ten stars are barely enough.
- marydm-43470
- May 25, 2021
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Untamed Heart
I watched this film for the first time and I was upset by the way the film started at the beginning because it wasn't what I expected at all.
I didn't know what kind of film it was not having seen or heard of it before and I thought it to be all about a woman taming a man and finding love.
As the film progressed it was so full of love and romance, fun, laughter, two people enjoying each others friendship and growing into more, just wonderful.
I was devastated at the happenings within the film the brutality as well as the goodness within it but the originality of almost real life was what made the film believable.
I expected a very happy ending and it took me ages to stop crying because I have a friend who had a similar experience.
It is a beautiful film and quite comparable in a way to love story.
A love for another human being that was unsurpassable.
I would recommend anyone who has even a hard heart to watch this film.
I absolutely loved the film and the actors were just superb.
I didn't know what kind of film it was not having seen or heard of it before and I thought it to be all about a woman taming a man and finding love.
As the film progressed it was so full of love and romance, fun, laughter, two people enjoying each others friendship and growing into more, just wonderful.
I was devastated at the happenings within the film the brutality as well as the goodness within it but the originality of almost real life was what made the film believable.
I expected a very happy ending and it took me ages to stop crying because I have a friend who had a similar experience.
It is a beautiful film and quite comparable in a way to love story.
A love for another human being that was unsurpassable.
I would recommend anyone who has even a hard heart to watch this film.
I absolutely loved the film and the actors were just superb.
Nothing wild here...
Flighty, juvenile romantic concoction, written by Tom Sierchio as if he'd just overdosed on television movies-of-the-week. Marisa Tomei plays a broken-hearted--though incredibly perky--waitress in Minnesota who finds love again with busboy Christian Slater, a guy victimized by the proverbial Hollywood heart condition. Co-producer Tony Bill is also responsible for the film's flaccid direction; he's awfully fond of 'cute' montages and loving gazes in close-up, and yet allows a potential rape sequence to drag on far too long. The star-leads are absolutely unbelievable in these roles, while Rosie Perez is wasted in a bland "best friend" bit (another cliché). Drippy, dreary, unmoving, and tame. *1/2 from ****
- moonspinner55
- May 13, 2009
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Two Imperfect, Broken People Made Whole through a Selfless Love for One Another
It's not a perfect movie. It has continuity errors and other small issues that stand out, but as romantic dramas go it has unexpected twists that take you on an attention-grabbing ride, taking you intimately into the lives of a boy & girl who absolutely adore each other, and heal each other's brokenness in a way that shows you sometimes love brings two people together who are perfect for each other.
- mounthebron
- Jan 15, 2022
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Terrible terrible film
This movie was ridiculous from beginning to end. The characters were all so unlikeable that there was nothing to make up for the corny unimaginative story. The Slater character freaked me out so much. how could she fall for me. he practically stalked her prior to the relationship. The whole hockey date night made me laugh though, possibly the cheesiest movie moment ever. The relationship made no sense either. She is sick of dating loser and weirdos so she picks a psychotic, creepy, socially inept busboy. Someone explain how anyone can like this piece of trash. The only reason I gave it a 3 instead of a 1 is that I have a huge crush on Marissa Tomei.
A thoughtfully, well-acted romantic weepy.
As an audience we all grow more cynical and demanding, the more films that we see. Our expectations are constantly being upgraded and shifted to new levels of anticipation. I really did not expect 'Untamed Heart' to have quite the same impact today, as it did when I first saw it. I was wrong. I still cried. It's still the most heart warming, feel good, romantic comedy I've ever seen.
For those who are not familiar with the story, Christian Slater plays the part of the mysterious Adam who works as a busboy in a diner. All his life he's never physically come into contact with people, and he never speaks. You could say he lives in his own magic kingdom, hermetically sealed from the outside world-so much so that at the age of 26, he still believes in a fairy tale the nuns told him when he was growing up in an orphanage, involving magic rubies trickling down from a magic mountain, and being given a 'baboon heart.' Later, he even admits to possessing 'magic' records that he plays 'whenever the world doesn't agree with him.'
In real life it would be hard not to raise a smile at such an account, or at the very least be convinced the person was in need of some serious medication, but it's a testament to the power of the story that like Caroline(portrayed by the Marisa Tomei) rather then dismiss him, we start accepting his childlike understanding of the world. We overlook it when at the start of the film, Caroline asks him questions and he doesn't even respond. Anybody else would consider that plain rude. We forgive him when he creeps into Caroline's bedroom to watch her sleeping. We understand when he follows her home repeatedly, keeping at a safe distance to remain undetected. The reason we're able to make such adjustments, is that normal rules here do not apply, because in the world that he lives in, it's not inhabited by mere humans. He still occupies that fantastic world that we so readily discarded as children, because we had to embrace the darker reality of adulthood in order to cope with our new responsibilities. So Adam's character, while undoubtedly naive, offers no real threat. As an audience, we know where he's coming from. He's simply trying to make sense of the world around him, and does not understand how to behave any different.
Gradually, over the course of the film Caroline brings out more and more from Adam, and because of his unique perspective and vantage point, some of the things he says and does to convince Caroline of his love for her remain long after the credits roll.
If we've ever had our heart broken and as a result we try to 'tame' our heart so we don't get hurt again, this is the film we should watch, because it reminds us what love is, and what love can be. Any hurt that we may have felt is nothing compared to the joy we feel when we do get it right.
For those who are not familiar with the story, Christian Slater plays the part of the mysterious Adam who works as a busboy in a diner. All his life he's never physically come into contact with people, and he never speaks. You could say he lives in his own magic kingdom, hermetically sealed from the outside world-so much so that at the age of 26, he still believes in a fairy tale the nuns told him when he was growing up in an orphanage, involving magic rubies trickling down from a magic mountain, and being given a 'baboon heart.' Later, he even admits to possessing 'magic' records that he plays 'whenever the world doesn't agree with him.'
In real life it would be hard not to raise a smile at such an account, or at the very least be convinced the person was in need of some serious medication, but it's a testament to the power of the story that like Caroline(portrayed by the Marisa Tomei) rather then dismiss him, we start accepting his childlike understanding of the world. We overlook it when at the start of the film, Caroline asks him questions and he doesn't even respond. Anybody else would consider that plain rude. We forgive him when he creeps into Caroline's bedroom to watch her sleeping. We understand when he follows her home repeatedly, keeping at a safe distance to remain undetected. The reason we're able to make such adjustments, is that normal rules here do not apply, because in the world that he lives in, it's not inhabited by mere humans. He still occupies that fantastic world that we so readily discarded as children, because we had to embrace the darker reality of adulthood in order to cope with our new responsibilities. So Adam's character, while undoubtedly naive, offers no real threat. As an audience, we know where he's coming from. He's simply trying to make sense of the world around him, and does not understand how to behave any different.
Gradually, over the course of the film Caroline brings out more and more from Adam, and because of his unique perspective and vantage point, some of the things he says and does to convince Caroline of his love for her remain long after the credits roll.
If we've ever had our heart broken and as a result we try to 'tame' our heart so we don't get hurt again, this is the film we should watch, because it reminds us what love is, and what love can be. Any hurt that we may have felt is nothing compared to the joy we feel when we do get it right.
A beautiful, tragic love story about two lonely souls forming an unexpected romance and falling in love
The first time viewing this film, I wrote it off as some forgettable, overly sentimental romance. However, I gave this film a second chance and realized it's a very underrated drama romance film for the decade it came out in. Heartfelt performances from Marisa Tomei and Christian Slater. They both portray earnestness and vulnerability very believably with beautiful chemistry. Slater has an attractive, quiet intensity and pensiveness as Adam. Tomei is exuberant alongside an understated hesitance she conveys as Caroline. A very earnest, beautiful love story from the '90s about two lonely people finding unlikely romance. Recommended if you love '90s films, drama romance genre, or are a fan of either of the two lead actors.
- ambusched94
- Aug 8, 2022
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One of the sweetest, tear-jerking, and romantic love stories of all time!
In my opinion, UNTAMED HEART is one of the sweetest, tear-jerking, and romantic love stories of all time! When Caroline (Marisa Tomei) got raped, I got scared to death. This was because I thought she was going to die. Lucky for her, when Adam (Christian Slater) saved her, I thought it was absolutely romantic. This was because a romance quietly developed between them. Also, they started dating each other. Oh, that was so sweet! Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that I liked it when Adam and Caroline went ice-skating, to the hockey game, and to the New Year's Eve party. Now, in conclusion, this movie filled my heart with lots of love.
- Catherine_Grace_Zeh
- Nov 17, 2005
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troublesome.
It might be my perspective, set in 2019, but this movie depicts a grim picture for women, if the only way to be unapologetically themselves, insecurities and all, and be loved for it unconditionally, is to find a waif-like man who never had much contact with people, or having been loved at all. I know it's a trope that goes for both sexes which is near and dear to Hollywood, but I can't find myself buying. One trope I find totally unacceptable is the "I break into your room every night to watch you sleep", how that is supposed to be romantic will always be beyond me, that's creepy and unsafe and a huge red flag, it should NEVER be depicted as an endearing act of love.