Desires of the Heart (2013) User Reviews

Fantabulous experience

[Jimmyraajkumarjaiswal · 7/10 · 13 August 2016]

I will very much Proud to be associated with this film as an assistant to the director As the crew which came from U S, they were very much humble And very friendly with us. I never felt while working with them uncomfortable and also the most important doing work in their manner The Director Mr. James was very much co-operative with us and also Mr. Rajesh Rathi the co-director from the Indian continent was very much helpful and friendly . He was very much clear with his vision When I came to knew that the film has won few awards I was just feeling amazed and proud to be associated Last but not the least , The producer Ms.Salila was also very kind to the entire unit

Desires of the Heart

[jilldalejd · 9/10 · 6 February 2014]

This film was screened at the 2013 LA Femme Film Festival, where it was well-received by the audience and won Best Foreign Film from the jury. It is the first feature film from twenty-five year old director James Kicklighter, with support in India from Bollywood veteran, co-director Rajesh Rathi. The film exudes a confidence in Kicklighter's direction as he transitioned from a series of acclaimed short films into DESIRES OF THE HEART, the first step in a promising feature film career. At the Q&A, I learned of the many complications of making an international film as a first feature, cultural barriers, etc. As such, the film is an incredible accomplishment.

Strong performances leading man Val Lauren, an up and coming breakout talent, and Alicia Minshew, who successfully makes the transition from soap opera actress to feature film star.

Exotic locations both in India and the U.S. Beautiful screen play with lush cinematography from Tim Gill. It surprises me that the film exists and succeeds with all of the barriers that it takes to make an international crossover film, especially with this film's well-documented collapse numerous times over the past decade, formerly titled THE WOMAN FROM GEORGIA, numerous writers and directors. Accolades for the persistence of writer/producer Solila Parida to get the film made was well worth her effort. A truly beautiful story of love. I truly enjoyed this film and hope that the film is seen by a wide audience around the world, accessible to both Hollywood and Bollywood sensibilities. A must see!

I'm excited to see what Kicklighter tackles next; IMDb indicates an upcoming biopic about Erk Russell.

Intriguing Film to Watch: Southern Comfort meets Bollywood Cinema

[seanmillerfilms · 9/10 · 5 January 2015]

The chemistry of the main characters is extraordinary. I found it very entertaining to watch the mystery unfold throughout the film. The sequence of events kept me feeling for Kris as he strive to find what is missing in his life. The real interesting part is how this film really explored the cultural elements and how everyone views situations differently. The film flowed very naturally from scene to scene and I felt very invested in the success of Kris for him to unveil his curiosity.

I really enjoyed this film and found it very entertaining. Highly recommended! A wonderfully crafted piece of cinema.

Tradition meets Western Desire for a mystical journey into the past

[swetepi334 · 9/10 · 1 September 2014]

I saw this movie at the Central Florida Film Festival. I give it thumbs up for a modern twist on the old problem of parents from India pre-arranging their children's marriages even when they study many years in the US. Mysticism mixes well with cultural tradition and the story mixing and filed in two continents spans back generations to reveal karma. There are great views of Savannah as well as various areas in India. The heart is pulled in directions to please the parents, as well as your own heart And to do what feel right Makes you wonder of your own existence as well as the possibility of past lives. Enjoyable and appropriate for all ages.