Texas Heart

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Texas Heart is an indie suspense film directed by Mark David. The plot concerns a man on the run who ends up in a small Texas town and ultimately finds an opportunity for personal redemption while he is there. I enjoy indie films like this that tell a unique story, this one about people in small town USA. There are a few recognizable actors, which is always fun, and some solid performances by others who I'm not as familiar with. If you're looking for an original indie film to watch tonight, maybe one with (Texas) heart, then I'd recommend checking out Texas Heart!

A brilliant film! Great performances, great script, witty and moving. The story spans a number of different directions, following multiple characters and it's to the filmmakers credit that when the drama really comes knocking, you really give a damn. Again to make a film that takes you through such an array of different emotions is a real triumph. This independent production is worth the time!

This was such a good film. And not such a good film for being an indie film. But a good film because it was a good film! Tiger and Buddy were terrific fun. I enjoyed Erik Fellows' performance and Lin Shaye's too who thoroughly nailed her character. Casting did a great job with the actors. This film was fun from beginning to end. That's a compliment to good writing and a good Director. I really enjoyed the story and it moved along at a good pace. Clearly a thumbs up here for me.

This is nit really a story of redemption it's a picture of the morality of society Cursing, vulgar language not fit to watch in a family setting outrating would actually be O minus we shut it off , discussted.

It's tough to believe a movie this good only has 8 reviews. What's even harder to believe is why someone would only rank this film a 3 out of 10 claiming it is a big waste of time. I don't even think he bothered to watch it. Why would someone only write a 1 line review. That is not a fair review by any means. This dramatic and often comedic movie portrays a little slice of Texas, it's people and it's hospitality. Juniper rubs off on one man in a very good way when he takes the time to open his eyes and look around, seeing a small town full of wonder people for the first time. The acting was, in my opinion, top-notch. The movie was engaging, funny and real. Spend a little time and watch Texas Heart; you'll be glad you did and then you'll tell your friends about it as well.

I'm a indie film lover, and this is a gem. The story is beautiful, and the actors bring it to life. The movie is tense and unexpected. Erik Fellows does a stellar job in portraying the mob lawyer who has a chance of redemption in texas. Also, I felt specifically touched, as my deaf son was once suspected of having an autistic disorder, which made the film all the more beautiful for me. A must see.

"You can run forever. But you can't run from your heart." This beautiful movie is an emotional rollercoaster. Kam Dabrowski's acting was awesome! Wonderfully directed, starred and written.

Might be what you'd get if Bill Forsythe's Local Hero ventured into John Grisham territory about a city slicker lawyer who finds his true purpose and redemption in a small Texas town. Heartfelt, soulful, gripping and gut-wrenching, Texas Heart grabs you with a tense, rapid fire opening courtroom scene and never lets go. It works so well because, as other reviewers have said, the script, acting, editing and overall production values (other than a tad underpopulated final courtroom scene) are all first rate. The dialogue really crackles. Favorite line: "That's what you get for messin' with Texas!" Great to see John Savage in a meatier role than his cameo in Return to Twin Peaks. Lin Shaye is a terrific, take-no-prisoners villain. The movie has a wonderful feel for small town life and great affection for its denizens, even the losers. It's like sinking into a great novel. The denouement is pretty damn unlikely but undeniably satisfying. Hey, it's a movie that believes in fate. And its heart, its great big Texas heart, is always in the right place.

I watched a lot of indie films this week, including Texas Heart. I read all the good reviews and all the bad ones. I don't get the low reviews on this one. My barometer of a film is whether I can walk away from it part way through. Texas Heart wouldn't let me go get a snack, and that's an unusual thing. Some of the acting in the Southern town may seem exaggerated to those who don't live in one- but I live in a place where when you move in, someone may very well turn up on your front porch with a home backed pecan pie. The cinematography was top notch and the editing and pacing was spot on. A few weaknesses as in any indie film, but well worth your time to watch.