Heart and Souls

Director: Ron Underwood Ron Underwood

Overview

"Ron Underwood's guardian angel comedy Heart and Souls comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1. English and French soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1. Spanish subtitles are accessible, and the English soundtrack is closed-captioned. Supplemental materials include production notes, and biographies of the cast and crew. This is a solid release from Universal."

Product Details

Release Date:	11/17/1998
UPC:	0025192043321
Original Release:	1993
Rating:	PG-13
Source:	Universal Studios
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:44:00
Sales rank:	14,192

Special Features

Production notes; Cast and filmmakers' bios; Film highlights; Web links

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Robert Downey Jr.	Thomas Reilly
Charles Grodin	Harrison Winslow
Alfre Woodard	Penny Washington
Kyra Sedgwick	Julia
Tom Sizemore	Milo Peck
David Paymer	Hal the Bus Driver
Elisabeth Shue	Anne
Bill Calvert	Frank Reilly
Lisa Lucas	Eva Reilly
Shannon Orrock	Woman at Audition
Michael Zebulon	Singer at Audition
Chasiti Hampton	Shirley Washington
Wanya Green	Diane Washington
Janet MacLachlan	Agnes Miller
Javar David Levingston	Billy Washington
Kurtwood Smith	Jeffrey Patterson
Eric Lloyd	Thomas Reilly (age 7)
Janet Rotblatt	Mrs. Brodsky
Melvin Jackson	B.B. King Band Member
Leon Warren	B.B. King Band Member
Marc Shaiman	Piano Accompanist,Composer
James Toney	B.B. King Band Member
Michael Doster	B.B. King Band Member
Calep Emphrey Jr.	B.B. King Band Member
Tony Coleman	B.B. Kings Band Member
Ernie Hudson	Actor
Richard Roat	Anne's Dad
Tony Genaro	Man at Farmhouse
Bob Newhart	Actor
Jacob Kenner	Actor
B.B. King	Actor,Actor
Mickey Rourke	Actor
Nat Wolff	Actor
Sarah Silverman	Actor
Zachary Knighton	Actor
Steve Coulter	Actor
Tom Nowicki	Actor
Adam Aalderks	Actor
Sean O'Bryan	John McBride
Steven Clawson	Bartender
George Maguire	Music Director
Richard Portnow	Max Marco
Janette Caldwell	Woman in Cadillac
Bill Capizzi	Race Track Ticket Clerk
Will Nye	Frank's Football Buddy
Eric Poppick	Mr. Polito
Susan Kellermann	Noelle
Robert Parnell	Mitchell
Ed Hooks	Jim
Michael Halton	Motorcycle Cop
Wren T. Brown	Sgt. Wm. Barclay
Lorinne Vozoff	Anne's Mom
Bob Amaral	Duane Dortmueller
Luana Anders	Records Bureaucrat
John Goodwin	Security Guard
John Durbin	Stage Manager

Technical Credits

Brent Maddock

S.S. Wilson

Gregory Hansen

Ron Underwood	Director
Cari-Esta Albert	Executive Producer
Sean Daniel	Producer
Jamie Dixon	Special Effects,Casting
Steven Galich	Special Effects
James Jacks	Executive Producer
Dirk Petersmann	Producer
Nancy Roberts	Producer
Robert Skotak	Special Effects
Brent Maddock	Screenwriter
S.S. Wilson	Screenwriter
Gregory Hansen	Screenwriter,Screenwriter
Hilary Davis	Producer
Charles L. Campbell	Sound Effects
Paul Timothy Carden	Sound Effects
Kay Colvin	Sound Effects
Steve M. Davison	Stunts

Editorial Reviews

Much can be said about the career of Robert Downey Jr., but the one thing that can never be denied is the fact that, no matter what the project, he always puts everything into his role. Chaplin comes to mind and even Only You could support the idea, but perhaps no film illustrates Downey's ethos better than Heart and Souls. From a slightly above-average script and adequate direction from Ron Underwood, Downey almost single-handedly turns the film into a memorable and satisfying effort. As Thomas, a role any other actor could easily get away with phoning in, Downey turns in an Oscar-worthy performance that often outshines the film itself. Additionally, credit must also be given to the ensemble that make up Thomas' ever-present heavenly entourage. Alfre Woodard, Charles Grodin, Tom Sizemore, and Kyra Sedgwick bring the sort of effectiveness to their supporting roles that audiences have come to expect from them. Heart and Souls probably should have just been a pretty good movie, but with another marvel of a turn by Robert Downey Jr., it's nearly great.