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Dear God (1996) Rank 1 Reviews
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ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
At least after seeing this movie, I understand where the title came from -- starting about thirty minutes into this interminable, unfunny feature, I began looking at my watch every few minutes and thinking, "Dear God, is this ever going to end?" A sickeni ...read the complete Dear God movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
``Dear God'' is the kind of movie where you walk out repeating the title, but not with a smile. It is a limp, lifeless story starring Greg Kinnear as a con man who becomes a do-gooder, and ...read the complete Dear God movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Cinematter (Matt Williams)
This lightweight comedy is so deathly earnest it forgot the humor. Greg Kinnear is Tom Turner, a con artist, who once caught, is sentenced to work in a steady job for a year. He manages to find a position working in the Post Office's dead letter office. ...read the complete Dear God movie review at Cinematter (Matt Williams)
Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
Scott Renshaw
Greg Kinnear stars as Tom Turner, an inveterate gambler and con man trying to pay off his debts with smalltime scams. When he is nabbed in the act, he is given an ultimatum by the judge: get an honest job or face jail time. Tom uses family connections ...read the complete Dear God movie review at Scott Renshaw
ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Right-wingers who espouse "family values" will probably be delighted by the pap that passes for
entertainment in Dear God. Maybe as soon as Bob Dole loses the election, he'll pay a visit
to the local multiplex -- this is the kind of ...read the complete Dear God movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Movie Addict (John Ulmer)
Dear God...please make it stop...the film is tragically unfunny and I'd rather drill a hole in my own head rather than watch it again... ...read the complete Dear God movie review at Movie Addict (John Ulmer)
User Reviews
by E. A. NORRIS on January 30, 2009
I was so excited that this movie came out in DVD. I had worn out a copy I taped off of the TV airing of the movie many years ago. I watch this movie to get in the proper Christmas mood but it is fun to watch at any time of year. Tim Conway is great in ...
by Leland A. Fitts on May 07, 2007
Wonderful DVD, very realistic, great acting and very close to believeable as far as the Postal System is concerned. Again great acting. ...
This is the best movie ever made. I don't know why I love it so much. I just found out it was coming out on DVD. I can't wait. I will be the first person to buy it. If you haven't seen it, rent it. I will guarantee you'll like it. ...
by Cheryl Walther on June 07, 2009
Dear God [Region 2]
The movie was very good and uplifting. Alot of familar actors & actresses in it. ...
by L. Riese on December 23, 2007
Entertaining, enjoyable feel-good story. I liked it so well that I bought one for most of our family and one for us to keep. ...
by Michael A. Dutka on March 05, 2007
I truly enjoyed this movie. Greg Kinear is funny but the kudos goes to evryone else. This movie shows what it is like to work t the Post Office. ...
by Alycia Detvay "An... on November 16, 2002
I remember seeing this in the theatre and I really think this is a fun movie to watch. Greg Kinnear is fun, the rest of the characters are great to watch, and even though the story is a little weak at times, it still makes you laugh. It also shows that ...
by Eric Raines on August 10, 2000
This movie had a few laughs and a few touching moments. I like Greg Kinnear a lot and he's the reason I picked up this film. It's good for an enjoyable evening, but don't go in expecting Academy Award winning material. ...
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