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Heaven Can Wait
1943
Henry Van Cleve presents himself at the gates of Hell only to find he is closely vetted on his qualifications for entry. .. Read more
| Starring | Gene Tierney, Don Ameche, Charles Coburn |
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| Director | Ernst Lubitsch |
| Genres | Drama |
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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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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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5 out of 6 people found this review helpful
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, ... more
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
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, ... more
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
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... more
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
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 ... more
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
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... more
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5 out of 6 people found this review helpful
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, ... more
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
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, ... more
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
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... more
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[Highly rated reviewer]
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... more
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
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 ... more
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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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