2 Hearts

Two very beautiful stories following two families with two love stories - and a turn of events - which will bring them together in the end. Very moving - very touching - at times comical and lighthearted - and then very spiritual with a message of true love and importance of family - and of caring for others. The sceneries are breathtaking and the characters very believable and their connections and relationships hold your interest to the end. The fact based on real people - just completes the story.

Greetings again from the darkness. We've seen it before. Two stories, seemingly unrelated, yet parallel. Only this time it's based on a true story, and the 2017 book "All My Tomorrows" by Brian Gregory. Director Lance Hool and co-writers Veronica Hool and Robin U. Russin serve up a touching and inspirational story of how the lives of families can intersect, and how triumph can come from tragedy.

Admittedly, the film has a bit of Lifetime Movie Channel look and feel. It even begins with some conventional philosophy on life courtesy of our narrator: it's either a miracle or it's not, and life either happens to us or for us. These are neither particularly thought-provoking nor deep, however, they do set the stage well enough for the story. We first see an unconscious Chris Gregory (Jacob Elordi, THE KISSING BOOTH) being wheeled on a gurney into the surgical area of a hospital. His loved ones are obviously concerned. We then cut to a period many years earlier as a young Cuban boy passes out on a soccer field. We learn Jorge Bolivar has a lung disease, and has been told at various stages that he wouldn't live past 12, 20, or 30 years old.

Despite the different time periods, we see the symmetry with the romantic interests of the men. Modern day college student Chris (also the film's narrator) literally bumps into Sam (Tiera Skovbye, "Riverdale"), and the two become 'Safety Buddies' on campus - offering a ride to those students in need. An older Jorge (Adnan Canto, "Designated Survivor") locks eyes with flight attendant Leslie (Radha Mitchell), which kicks off a whirlwind globe-trotting romance. Chris is a middle-class boy whose parents (Kari Matchett, Tahmoh Penikett) are loving and demanding. Jorge is part of a wealthy Cuban family forced to relocate to Miami due to political pressures under Castro.

Keeping up with the time period for Jorge and Leslie involves spotting the clothing styles and technology hints, and very few viewers won't know where this is headed well before it gets there. The two staged weddings provide all kinds of cuteness, as does goofy, easy-going Chris. Life perspective is one of the key takeaways here, as is a fact that most people should already be well aware: organ donors make a difference and mean the world to those impacted. The film ends with a note on the Gabriel House of Care, a non-profit worth researching.

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!

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 :)

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!