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    Charming period piece with fantasy bookends; the essence of the piece is its evocation of American society in the 1890s, and in its director's waspish way with a funny scene.

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    • Halliwell's Film Guide
    • 02 Mar 2006 at 15:46

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    A real classic from the Golden Age and a sheer delight

    A delightful film which in many ways sums up the magical Golden Age of Hollywood in much the same way as 'It Happened One Night', 'It's A ... read more »

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    • 06 Oct 2011 at 23:32

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    A real classic from the Golden Age and a sheer delight

    A delightful film which in many ways sums up the magical Golden Age of Hollywood in much the same way as 'It Happened One Night', 'It's A ... read more »

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    • suffolk
    • 06 Oct 2011 at 23:32

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    heaven can wait

    very good well worth watching

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    • 01 Dec 2008 at 07:47

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    Forgettable

    In a more indulgent mood I might have described this as aimiable nonsense. The 'characters' are cardboard cut-outs (Gene Tierney pretty and vacant, ... read more »

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    • 24 Feb 2008 at 11:04

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    Pleasant fluff

    There's charm aplenty in this tale of a lifelong playboy who shows up in Hell after his death, seeking admittance. But seeing as the guy in charge is unsure... read more »

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    • RJNeb2
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    • London
    • 23 Jul 2006 at 11:28

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    Heaven did wait!

    If you enjoyed the Warren Beatty version of this film then this is nothing like it!It`s not a bad film but Heaven plays no part,only a small sequence of hell at... read more »

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    • George Wilson
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    • 24 Feb 2006 at 11:09

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    Very pleasant film

    I remember this from ages ago and so tried it again. It is a good story although a bit twee in places. Some of the 70s haircuts and clothes are a bit dodgy, ... read more »

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    • AndyKS
    • Devon
    • 01 Jun 2004 at 21:42

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    A very pleasant film

    The title actually tells you the plot of the film. 'Heaven Can Wait' Warren Beattie has it all and is just about to become the very best in his ... read more »

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    • yorcie
    • Hampshire
    • 11 Dec 2003 at 21:15
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