teddyryan I really was looking forward to seeing LOGGERHEADS. Nothing beats a nice, quiet indie flick set on the coast of NC. Nothing except a nice, quiet indie flick with decent character and a story that is actually interesting.Aside from Kip Pardue and the guy that played George, I found this one to be a lights out. Sure it looked great and the camera work was nice. But, man, oh man - some of the people just killed it for me. Especially the woman in search of her son. That storyline was horribly played. The actor had little charisma. And the preacher - same thing. Mr. Kirkman needed to cast much stronger personalities like he did with Pardue and the guy that played George.

meredithchandler1973 First - let me say that I am not associated with the movie in any way and I paid $10.75 to see it. (I was reading the other comments and the only negative one I saw decided that all the other glowing comments were shills.)I loved the way the stories intertwined. The acting was superb. Tess Harper and Bonnie Hunt were particular favorites for me. Like others have mentioned, I was very impressed by Ms. Hunt's dramatic work in this movie and hope she'll get to do more of it. The movie was quiet and thoughtful. Some might think it was slow, but I didn't feel that way. I was totally involved with the story and interested in the characters every step of the way.A really wonderful film.

danarog As most people already know, this film was shot on location in North Carolina and features mountains, beaches and quaint historic areas. It effectively uses well-known actors alongside up-and-comers from the local community. The 3 intertwined stories keep you guessing and hold you glued to the edge of your seat until the final scene. While it isn't exactly a feel good movie, it definitely washes over the you and gives you a number of larger issues to think about after you leave the theater. You might want to bring along a Kleenex.Kip Pardue's gay character is so hot that it's easy for a straight gal to fall in love with him too. I don't think this is just the gay-themed film it's sometimes been touted as, but a film that will achieve national success and appeal to a very broad audience, both male and female. The color green, the Loggerhead turtle theme, and the heart-wrenching quests of the film's main characters all tie together to make this a film unlike any other. I highly recommend it.I might be a wee bit biased because my historic home in Wilmington was used extensively as Grace's mother's house. In addition, meeting Tim Kirkman and the wonderful crew was an amazing experience. Wilmington locals like myself who have worked on Dawson's Creek, One Tree Hill, Surface, and Stateside were really impressed with how professional these guys (and girls) were, especially in light of their small budget!

Lloyd Bowman I was fortunate enough to have recently viewed this film at the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival (PIGLFF). I am mystified that as of my writing the movie's current rating is 4.9, despite the fact that 75% of the voters gave it at least a 6, and 67% of the voters gave it a 7 or higher.The story arc begins enigmatically as three different strands of he same tale and resolves into a heartbreakingly beautiful tale of the longings of the human heart, loss, and the will to reach into and beyond oneself. The movie's title not only represents the heart's search for home but also, I think, the conflict being worked out on screen within and between its characters. It respects the religious faith of its characters while also demonstrating that religion can be rigid, self-protective, and calcified dogmatism. Some of the shots, external and internal, are strikingly lush and colorful. The cast consists of several wonderful veteran actors, including Michael Learned, Chris Sarandon, Bonnie Hunt,and Tess Harper.If you need helicopters and explosions, this film will not be your cup of tea. (I think this film is of a high caliber and should someday be broadcast on PBS, if it dared; but if PBS won't do it, perhaps HBO or Sundance will.) If you are willing to sit a bit and be told a cleverly crafted tale that explores the human heart, I heartily recommend it to you.