Untamed Heart (1993)

User Rating:

6.5/10   

Director:

Tony Bill

Writer (WGA):

Tom Sierchio (written by)

Release Date:

12 February 1993 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Romance | Comedy

Plot:

All of Caroline's boyfriends seem to leave her or cheat on her. On her way home from work two men try to rape Caroline...

Plot Keywords:

Orphan | Baboon | Damsel In Distress | Waitress | Dying Young

Awards:

2 wins

Cast

Christian Slater	...	Adam
Marisa Tomei	...	Caroline
Rosie Perez	...	Cindy
Kyle Secor	...	Howard
Willie Garson	...	Patsy
James Cada	...	Bill #1
Gary Groomes	...	Bill #2
Claudia Wilkens	...	Mother Camilla
Pat Clemons	...	Sister Helen
Lotis Key	...	Nun
Vanessa Hart	...	Nun
Charley Bartlett	...	Young Adam
Vincent Kartheiser	...	Orphan Boy
Wendy Feder	...	Orphange Nurse
Nancy Marvy	...	Caroline's Mom

Also Known As:

The Baboon Heart (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

102 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:16 | New Zealand:M | USA:PG-13 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Finland:K-14 | Germany:12 | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Joe's Coffee Shop, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Company:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Trivia:

A hot property before it went into production, stars like Geena Davis, Demi Moore and Brad Pitt were all vying for roles. Madonna had been particularly interested in the film, lobbying hard for Jason Patric to land the male lead. However, she finally quit trying when the studio decided to go with William Baldwin instead, although ironically Christian Slater has the part in the finished film.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: The story is set in the winter around Christmas time but trees in the background are full of leaves and the snow is gathered in an unnatural way.

Quotes:

Cindy: Look at him! He looks like a tumor sittin' over there. Ugh, and his hair! It just bothers me so much!

Movie Connections:

References "Candid Camera" (1960/I)

Soundtrack:

MINSTREL BOY

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.