2 Hearts

Don't know what to say. From one side it's a beautiful movie, broke my heart etc.

From the other side not so realistic. Lungs-transplant is not a "oh i received them everything is great" kind of thing. Been there done that. Still recovering. The way is bigger than it seems.

The important thing is to be a donor, not so often but life changing for humans I don't know if the movie passes the message But goo people, be one life miracle from death Plus last but not least, there's no way to meet the donors family. No way for that and believe me most of us would love it One person can save 8 lives. Your choice!

When I stumbled upon the 2020 movie "2 Hearts" here late in 2022, I had actually not heard about the movie. I found it by random chance on Netflix, and of course opted to watch it since it was a movie that I hadn't already seen.

With me not being in any way familiar with the movie, director Lance Hool had every chance to impress, bedazzle and entertain me.

And he managed to do that. The storyline in "2 Hearts" is a very well-written and enjoyable storyline. So writers Robin U. Russin and Veronica Hool definitely gave director Lance Hool something profound, wholesome and worthwhile to work with. It is a very gripping and compelling storyline, just as it is a heartfelt, emotional and beautiful storyline.

The acting performances in "2 Hearts" were good, and the movie woudn't have been so enjoyable if the acting performances weren't spot on. I wasn't familiar with the cast ensemble in the movie, and that is something I enjoy when I sit down to watch a movie, as there are no connections associated to other previously portrayed characters by the faces of the actors and actresses.

"2 Hearts" is a very beautiful movie, and I was genuinely entertained by it. And this is definitely a movie that I will recommend you sit down and watch, should you get the chance.

My rating of "2 Hearts" lands on a seven out of ten stars.

I put this on as background to scrolling on my phone. It's by no means the best film out there, but it is engaging. By the end, I'd put down my phone and had some (more than a few) tears.

It's a lovely film. And I didn't realise it's based on a true story until the end. Which made me cry even more - and I'm not a cryer. It's a sadhappy/happysad film, executed well.

The characters are engaging, but there's limited exploration of their lives and motivations. In that respect, it is quite 2D. But I liked them all the same.

I'd say it doesn't have the best score, but tbf I barely remember it. I watched this last week. My review is purely based on the fact I keep thinking about it. In a positive way :)

IN A NUTSHELL: Based on the dramatic true story from the 2017 book All My Tomorrows: A Story of Tragedy, Transplant and Hope by Brian Gregory, the movie intertwines two families' lives. It tells the story of Christopher Gregory and Jorge Bacardi, who is practically Cuban royalty of the Bacardi Rum dynasty. Directed by Lance Hool, the movie is family-friendly and sugary sweet. Chris Charalambous, the Head of Acquisitions at Freestyle stated, "We believe 2 Hearts is the kind of heartwarming and uplifting love story that audiences need right now and will want to experience." A special thanks to all of those who bravely declare themselves organ donors on their driver's license. They will live on in all of the lives they touch.

TIPS FOR PARENTS: The movie is about a double lung transplant. You might need to explain to your kids what that's all about. Some profanity Lots of kissing Someone dies

THEMES: "There are only 2 ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." - Chris/Narrator There are things that are more than meets the eye. Life is helpful when you can zoom in and out of it in order to get a proper perspective. "When things don't work out, there's always a reason." - Grace (Kari Matchett) Being an organ donor after death and all that means is explored. Triumph can overcome tragedy Life and death and everything in between

THINGS I LIKED: Jacob Elordi from Euphoria is one of the main characters, but you probably won't recognize most of the other actors. They felt like real people, not actors. Jorge Bacardi is 76 years old today, but there was a time when his parents were told that he wouldn't even live past 10 years old. There are references to having faith in God, but this is not an overtly religious movie, so all audiences will be able to relate and be inspired by it. Have a box of tissues ready when you watch this. You will cry. You feel the emotion and pain of both stories. I like how the movie poster shows puzzle pieces and illustrates how we are all connected. While her husband was in surgery for the organ donation, Leslie asked the doctor about all of the people in the waiting room. When she learned that they were all waiting for their loved ones also in surgery, an idea came to her that would bless them all. She and Jorge founded the Gabriel House of Care in memory of Christopher Gregory. It provides lodging and a community for patients and caregivers waiting for transplants. You can learn more about it. During the movie, you find out that hospitals generally don't reveal the names of the organ donors. Because Jorge and Leslie didn't know whose lungs Jorge received in surgery, they named their donor after the angel Gabriel.

THINGS I DIDN'T LIKE: What's funny about this kind of movie is that critics hate it and filmgoers, especially women, love it. It's not the best movie ever made, but it sure has all the feels and that's what people want: to feel something, especially love and hope. Some of the flirtatious dialogue is SUPER cheesy. You pretty much know how things are going to go, but then the movie flips things around and surprises you. I love a good surprise. Super sappy music. The movie looks and feels like a movie on the Lifetime channel. Some of the characters joke around but nothing is really laugh-out-loud funny. Because of that, I would not call this movie a rom-com. It was sweet to watch the two romances unfold, but it would have been cool to learn more about the other lives that were touched because of the organ donations too. With a movie title like 2 Hearts, I assumed the story would be about a heart transplant, but it's not. Because it was a double lung transplant, there should have been more metaphors about breath and breathing, although Jorge and Leslie did name their boat "the breath of life" in Spanish. There are some bad acting moments.

I've read some poor reviews and am astounded that those who wrote them were fixated on technicalities of acting or the story line or some other triviality. This is the true story of heroic life-saving goodness. How can that be ignored? To those who love and appreciate life, you won't be disappointed!