_**Coppola’s avant-garde musical with Teri Garr and Nastassja Kinski**_ A Las Vegas couple, together for five years, finds themselves arguing (Teri Garr and Frederic Forrest). While dealing with the fallout of their disagreement, they become interested in other romantic possibilities during a Fourth of July celebration, involving Raul Julia and Nastassja Kinski. “One from the Heart” (1981) came after Francis Ford Coppola’s acclaimed “Apocalypse Now” (1979). It's a musical filmed entirely on a large sound stage—with one scene shot on the back lot—at Coppola’s Zoetrope Studios, which was intended as a studio run by artists for artists. The film shares similarities with the excellent “Moulin Rouge” (1952) and paved the way for the energetic “Chicago” (2002), but it doesn't have the same engaging narrative as the first or the vibrancy of the second. Coppola was enthusiastic about using new video technology to view and edit the film, and visually it’s quite striking; however, the storyline is rather straightforward, which seems deliberate so that audiences can concentrate on the artistic visuals and appealing lounge music by Tom Waits featuring Crystal Gayle. Still, the plot feels uninspired, and Forrest doesn't possess the qualities needed for a leading role, though Raul has a certain magnetism. Garr looks wonderful as she approaches the end of her prime years, and this is perhaps the most rewarding film to appreciate Nastassja’s beauty. Although the movie has its supporters and it’s definitely worthwhile seeing because of what it offers, it was unsuccessful when first released, and it took Coppola ten years to recoup his investment. I do admire Francis' willingness to experiment; not every project can be a success. The film is 1 hour, 47 minutes long. GRADE: C

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