A singular movie, it feels like no other movie I've ever seen and for some reason that I can't quite pinpoint I like it. Maybe it's Geraldine Page's soft sweet expression of a caring character who slowly draws you in with the very characteristics that initially repel. A single woman postmaster attends the annual convention, this year in NYC. She knows everyone at the convention from years before and they know her, and love her. She knows everyone in the hotel by the time she leaves because she sticks her nose in everywhere. Sometimes it's sweet and sometimes it's Karen. For instance she shows a real interest in people but then she tells everyone other people's dirt, "I knew her when her name was Frank" or just makes up trouble, "I'd like to report a neglected dog." Aside from Glenn Ford and his always awkward delivery (what is that supposed to be? Natural?) most of the movie is almost amusing. Mostly it's amusing as a time piece.
Review of Dear Heart
