Yet another coming of age story, along the lines of Stephen King's earlier Stand By Me. It holds your interest while you watch, but it becomes somewhat forgettable afterwards. What sets it apart is the heartfelt performances by Anton Yelchin as Bobby Garfield and David Morse who plays Bobby as an adult, Hope Davis as Bobby's mother, and of course Anthony Hopkins as the mysterious Ted. The 1960s atmosphere is genuine, and so is the rapport between Hopkins (in his first major role since reprising Hannibal) and young Yelchin. This film was a breath of fresh air when it came out in October 2001. If you liked Stand By Me, I recommend Hearts In Atlantis.
Review of Hearts in Atlantis
