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Heaven Can Wait (1978) Rank 4 Reviews
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UpcomingDiscs.com (Mark Dancer)
As is always the case with virtually all films from Criterion, Heaven Can Wait is a truly groundbreaking film. Many titles from this famed production house are markedly ahead of their time, pushing the envelopes of acceptable subject matter, ...read the complete Heaven Can Wait movie review at UpcomingDiscs.com (Mark Dancer)
Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)
You Ain't Heard Nothing Yet: The American Talking Film when he wrote about director Ernst Lubitsch, Almost any old movie looks classical today; Lubitsch's best movies are nothing short of sublime. ...read the complete Heaven Can Wait movie review at Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)
DVD Talk (Ian Jane)
A moving and decidedly odd comedy, Heaven Can Wait gets the treatment it deserves on DVD from The Criterion Collection who have loaded a great looking and sounding disc with interesting and relative extra features. Highly recommended. ...read the complete Heaven Can Wait movie review at DVD Talk (Ian Jane)
Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Harry Segall's play became the basis for a popular film way back in 1941 with Here Comes Mr. Jordan, and while Heaven Can Wait may not quite live up to the classic status of that film, it stands up quite well on its own as a light romantic fantasy. Co-wr ...read the complete Heaven Can Wait movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
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by Ron Jelinek "Ron ... on September 02, 2009
"Heaven Can Wait" offers a great cast, a timeless story and a pure heart. The music score alone, which I think was nominated for an Academy Award, is beautiful and only helps build the story. I highly recommend this movie. ...
by innocentia74 on November 23, 2008
"Heaven Can Wait" is a perfect film - it's funny, poignant, has a couple of unexpected plot twists,
features Warren Beatty at his most sincere and beautiful - a wonderful investment of time and energy. ...
by Todd E. Mayer on January 02, 2008
I watched this movie for the first time about a month ago off cable and was so impressed I had to purchase the DVD to add to my library. Years ago when this was at the theater I assumed it was some sort of mockery against God, but it isn't at all. ...
by Cathy Stucker "Id... on October 02, 2007
This is one of my all-time favorite movies. Although I have seen it several times, I recently purchased the DVD--this movie is a keeper!
The writing is bright and funny, and the cast is spot-on perfect. Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, Charles Grodin, ...
by Roger J. Buffingt... on April 30, 2007
Some films have that magical ability to cleanly entertain the viewer, and make us feel good. Some do not. This one does, in Spades. Sadly, this film also shows how good an actor Warren Beatty could have been if he had stayed away from politics and ...
by bezoarrn on January 28, 2007
No matter how many years go by, no matter how many times I've seen this movie in both VHS and DVD, it remains one of my top 3 feel good movies of all time (along with Cousins and My Big Fat Greek Wedding). Excellent performances by all. The chemistry is ...
by W. Beck "Wil B." on December 14, 2006
After revisiting this Beatty masterpiece, I agree with everything in the other reviews. This is in my top 10 movies and definately number 1 or 2 in romantic comedies.
I must mention the musical score by Dave Grusin. Although Grusin has done tons of ...
by Joseph Boone on July 09, 2006
Before Warren Beatty decided that everything he does needs to be a political commentary, he used to be an actor who appeared movies that attempted to entertain people. If Heaven Can Wait is a fair representation of his talents, then it's a shame he ...
by W. E. CRENWELGE "... on June 28, 2006
This is a remake that is done well. Buck Henry had his signature all over this (and was even in front of the camera playing the new, bumbling Escort). If you like the Catch 22, or Get Smart type of humor, this is very similar. Warren Beatty does a ...
by bernie "xyzzy" on March 08, 2006
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Joe Pendleton (Warren Beatty) is about to meet his demise in an accident. A heavenly escort (Buck Henry) plucks him from his body just be for he is dispatched. At the way station he refused to board for his finals ...
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