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Documentary about musician and actor Rick Springfield, his devoted fans and the celebrity culture surrounding them. Cast:Rick Springfield, Corey Feldman, Linda Blair, Doug Davidson, Jacklyn Zeman, Mark Goodman, Sue DeVita, Reverand Kate Dennis, Jill Antipas, Laurie Bennett, Steve Antipas, JoAnn Camporeale, Dustin WalkerDirector:Sylvia CaminerRelease Date:October 10, 2012DVD Release:July 16, 2013From:Independent PicturesLength:1 hr 33 min
An Affair of the Heart, Moderate Reviews (Doc) Limited
An Affair of the Heart played in limited release to moderate reviews. • Frank Scheck wrote in the Hollywood Reporter, "...more promotional film than intriguing sociology, although the rabidly intense middle-aged female fans on display are probably deserving of psychological study." More Reviews Below...
An Affair of the Heart Positive Reviews (4 Reviews, reviews below)
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (2 Reviews)
Andy Webster, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...agreeable... Biographical details about Mr. Springfield are skimpy, though his struggles with depression and marital infidelity and a suicide attempt are mentioned."(See all of Andy Webster's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 223 words, 10/10/12
Simon Abrams, Village Voice: WEAK "...uninsightful... so vaguely sketched out that it ultimately could be about any grateful artist who enjoys a modicum of celebrity years after his initial success."(See all of Simon Abrams's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 240 words, 10/10/12
KEY CITIES (0 Reviews)
An Affair of the Heart has not been reviewed in Key Cities
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (1 Review)
Simon Abrams, Village Voice: WEAK "...uninsightful... so vaguely sketched out that it ultimately could be about any grateful artist who enjoys a modicum of celebrity years after his initial success."(See all of Simon Abrams's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 240 words, 10/10/12
HIGHBROW PRESS (1 Review)
Andy Webster, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...agreeable... Biographical details about Mr. Springfield are skimpy, though his struggles with depression and marital infidelity and a suicide attempt are mentioned."(See all of Andy Webster's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 223 words, 10/10/12
MOVIE INDUSTRY (3 Reviews)
John Anderson, Daily Variety: MODERATE "...it helps to be a fan when watching the film, which makes no bones about being soft on Springfield. There's no shortage of his music, or of personal stories..."(See all of John Anderson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 544 words, 10/13/12
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter: MODERATE "...more promotional film than intriguing sociology, although the rabidly intense middle-aged female fans on display are probably deserving of psychological study."(See all of Frank Scheck's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 336 words, 10/12/12
Andy Webster, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...agreeable... Biographical details about Mr. Springfield are skimpy, though his struggles with depression and marital infidelity and a suicide attempt are mentioned."(See all of Andy Webster's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 223 words, 10/10/12
12.5 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
An Affair of the Heart's reviews are separated by an average 12.5 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
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Coverage:An Affair of the Heart's reviews cover 5.3% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 1,343 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 336 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
An Affair of the Heart Coverage, Volume & Length (4 Reviews, reviews below)
Reviews Broke 9.8 Hours After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
An Affair of the Heart's reviews on average broke 9.8 hours after opening. Norm for this measure is 1.2 hours before. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is An Affair of the Heart's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
An Affair of the Heart (4 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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