...a slow, somber drama that’s rarely as engrossing or compelling as its subject matter (and roster of talented performers) might’ve indicated...

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Jun 29, 2024

Sydney Pollack directs with real skill, convincingly portraying the emotional complications of middle-aged passion, and is aided by the marvellous performances of Ford and Scott Thomas.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Feb 9, 2024

That kind of unorthodox (and perhaps unintentional) undercurrent is precisely what keeps Random Hearts interesting. Time and again, we see people reacting in ways that are unexpected, yet somehow realistic.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Oct 30, 2023

It’s a big unnecessary rectangle in the dark, that’s what it is, and it takes up entirely too much of our time.

| Original Score: F | Sep 2, 2022

In a perfect world, this assemblage of great talent wouldn't amount to such a colossal waste.

| Original Score: 1/4 | Nov 28, 2009

A failure of a romantic drama.

| May 27, 2008

This might have been tailor-made by director Pollack to ease Ford into more straightforwardly romantic territory.

| Jun 24, 2006

A kind of thriller/drama/romance that has an interesting idea and doesn't know where to go with it.

| Original Score: 2/4 | May 26, 2006

It's a chick flick, and my chick fell asleep during it.

| Original Score: 4/10 | Dec 31, 2005

My God! What happened to Sydney Pollack?

| Original Score: 1.5/5 | Dec 6, 2005

Kristin Scott Thomas's elegant femininity contrasts perfectly with Harrison Ford's bruised machismo in this mature romantic drama.

| Apr 28, 2005

I am trying to remember what Random Hearts is about, but during the film I was transfixed by Harrison Ford's earring.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/4 | Dec 17, 2004

Sydney Pollack directs with a risk-free style that's borderline dull.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | May 14, 2003

A nice showcase for Thomas's talent, and it's a slight departure for Ford, which makes it more enjoyable than watching him punch people out on an airplane.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Feb 8, 2003

It resembles the wreckage of the downed plane more than a tale of redemptive romance.

| Apr 3, 2002

Looks more like a case of random minds.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Mar 22, 2002

Wants to be less of a trite star vehicle and more of a serious, contemplative drama.

| Original Score: short | Mar 7, 2002

...guaranteed to weary even the most devoted Harrison Ford fan.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/10 | Apr 6, 2001

| Original Score: 2/4 | Feb 27, 2001

The trailer made it look like it was going to be interesting. It isn't.

| Original Score: 4/10 | Jan 1, 2001