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Documentary about Ronald G. Stone, the principal of the gang-infested Weequahic High School in Newark, New Jersey. Cast:Ron Stone, Rayvon Lisbon, Sharif Patterson, Hal Braff, Richie Roberts, Bashir Akinyele, Philip Roth, Al Attles, Cory BookerDirector:Beth Toni KruvantRelease Date:July 17, 2009DVD Release:September 16, 2009Length:1 hr 24 min
Heart of Stone played in limited release to very good reviews. • Kevin Thomas wrote in the Los Angeles Times, "Deftly structured, incisive and revealing, uplifting without ever glossing over grim realities... offers a hard-won sense of hope and possibilities." • And Ty Burr wrote in the Boston Globe, "...a heartbreaker..." More Reviews Below...
Heart of Stone Positive Reviews (5 Reviews, reviews below)
Heart of Stone has not been reviewed by Broad National Press
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (2 Reviews)
Neil Genzlinger, New York Times: GOOD "Beth Toni Kruvant slowly puts across what is different about Mr. Stone: the realization that he can work with gang leaders rather than fight the futile battle of trying to squash them."(See all of Neil Genzlinger's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 272 words, 08/14/09
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times: EXCELLENT "...a portrait of a dedicated man.... Deftly structured, incisive and revealing, uplifting without ever glossing over grim realities... offers a hard-won sense of hope and possibilities."(See all of Kevin Thomas's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 274 words, 08/14/09
KEY CITIES (2 Reviews)
Leba Hertz, San Francisco Chronicle: VERY GOOD(cg) "Director Beth Toni Kruvant hits incredible highs and a shocking low as she explores the cultures of past and present student bodies that come together in a common cause."(See all of Leba Hertz's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 240 words, 10/30/09
Ty Burr, Boston Globe: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...a heartbreaker... Technically the movie's nothing much, but it makes Hollywood dramas like 'Stand By Me' look tame and insipid.... makes you realize the vast amount of good one person can do..."(See all of Ty Burr's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 669 words, 10/23/09
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (0 Reviews)
Heart of Stone has not been reviewed by Alternative/Indie
HIGHBROW PRESS (2 Reviews)
Neil Genzlinger, New York Times: GOOD "Beth Toni Kruvant slowly puts across what is different about Mr. Stone: the realization that he can work with gang leaders rather than fight the futile battle of trying to squash them."(See all of Neil Genzlinger's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 272 words, 08/14/09
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times: EXCELLENT "...a portrait of a dedicated man.... Deftly structured, incisive and revealing, uplifting without ever glossing over grim realities... offers a hard-won sense of hope and possibilities."(See all of Kevin Thomas's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 274 words, 08/14/09
MOVIE INDUSTRY (3 Reviews)
Robert Koehler, Daily Variety: GOOD "...heartfelt if erratic... Neighborhood shift from middle-class Jewish to poor black is a familiar story, but former Jewish students' drive to help Ron Stone and their school is a genuine case of pride in action. Upbeat ending is a winner."(See all of Robert Koehler's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 254 words, 01/28/09
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times: EXCELLENT "...a portrait of a dedicated man.... Deftly structured, incisive and revealing, uplifting without ever glossing over grim realities... offers a hard-won sense of hope and possibilities."(See all of Kevin Thomas's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 274 words, 08/14/09
Neil Genzlinger, New York Times: GOOD "Beth Toni Kruvant slowly puts across what is different about Mr. Stone: the realization that he can work with gang leaders rather than fight the futile battle of trying to squash them."(See all of Neil Genzlinger's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 272 words, 08/14/09
11.4 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Heart of Stone's reviews are separated by an average 11.4 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:Heart of Stone's reviews cover 6.4% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 1,709 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 342 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Heart of Stone Coverage, Volume & Length (5 Reviews, reviews below)
Reviews Broke 41 Days After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Heart of Stone's reviews on average broke 41 days 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 Heart of Stone's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Heart of Stone (5 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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