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Heaven Reviews

2002

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Written by late Polish director Krysztof Kieslowski and Krysztof Piesiewicz (the team that made the trilogy BLUE, WHITE, and RED) and directed by German master Tom Tykwer (RUN LOLA RUN), HEAVEN is the first part of a trilogy. Cate Blanchett is Philippa, a strong-willed English woman who teaches in Turin, Italy. At school she .. Read more

Starring	Cate Blanchett, Giovanni Ribisi
Director	Tom Tykwer
Genres	Drama, Thriller

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  Unique, beautiful and captivating.
  
  A superbly refreshing and beautiful love story. The acting throughout is exceptional, Blanchett and Ribisi's performance and credibility were moving and ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - A captive viewer.
  - Kent. U.K.
  - 15 Nov 2005 at 05:27
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  Beautiful piece on despair and love
  
  Beautiful film. The chemistry between the two leads is exquisite. A violent act of despair and/or love becomes the catalyst to a loving meeting of souls. The ... read more »
  
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- - Anniegetyogun
  - 112 reviews
  - Down South
  - 24 May 2011 at 21:14
- - 1
  - 0
  I am in Heaven
  
  Outsanding film keeps you on the edge of your seat. very unusual plot with twists and turns that are unexpected and unusual
  
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- - tvllp
  - 6 reviews
  - Norwich
  - 20 Aug 2010 at 20:43
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  - 4
  Nonsense
  
  WHAT !!! - what the heck is this about - someone please help me out here - Once great actress wasted on this idiocy and a supporting cast of idiots ! Utter ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - uk
  - 02 Jun 2010 at 22:38
- - 3
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  Heaven (2002)
  
  Simply stunnig. Very clever and beautifully shot. Rent it and njoy it!
  
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  - London, England
  - 18 Mar 2010 at 18:37
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  Unique and unusual
  
  The title of the film is a bit obtuse, but overall this is a memorable film, well acted (Cate Blanchett was exceptional), unpredictable, clever and gripping. ... read more »
  
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  - Swaffham
  - 07 Jun 2009 at 12:18
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  What a shame .. started so well
  
  This started so well. The first half is brilliant; exciting, tense, dramatic everything you'd want from a film. But then unfortuately it becomes a pointless... read more »
  
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- - Ali Ali
  - London, England
  - 30 Apr 2009 at 10:12
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  Well shot but a bit boring
  
  Too confusing and too artsy for me. However the film is well shot, and at least has a storyline to retains some of the viewer's interest. But as a love ... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 27 Jan 2009 at 10:52
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  Poetic , beautiful , amazing, watch it!
  
  Simply stunnig. Very clever and beautifully shot. Rent it and njoy it!
  
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  - London
  - 08 Dec 2008 at 14:22
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  Italian speaking Blanchett
  
  This Italian speaking film (with a small amount of English speaking) is a little slow moving, but has a very interesting story. Cate Blanchett of course (as ... read more »
  
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  - South West, England
  - 10 Nov 2008 at 01:29
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  Come back Krystof
  
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  Kieslowski would have made this film if he hadn't pegged it (aged only 54). And he should have made it.
  
  To save us from having to watch this ... read more »
  
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- - janmecir
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  - Buckfastleigh
  - 22 May 2008 at 11:53
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  Unique, beautiful and captivating.
  
  A superbly refreshing and beautiful love story. The acting throughout is exceptional, Blanchett and Ribisi's performance and credibility were moving and ... read more »
  
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- 174093
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  - A captive viewer.
  - Kent. U.K.
  - 15 Nov 2005 at 05:27
- - 11
  - 3
  Heaven, a brief experience of the pinnacle of ectasy.
  
  Do not expect an action film, a love story, a tough gangster film, or any of the other cliches. This was written by the polish duo Kieslowski and Piesiewicz who... read more »
  
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- - JG Weston
  - Chelmsford, Essex
  - 22 Apr 2005 at 08:00
- - 10
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  Heaven is part of the ...
  
  Heaven is part of the cinema of the sublime. It's important to note that this was to be the first
  
  of the exceptional director Krystof Kieslowski... read more »
  
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- - MattBrighton#1
  - BRIGHTON
  - 18 Apr 2004 at 22:32
- - 9
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  Truly Beautiful!
  
  An amazingly beautiful film!, I loved every second of it & didn't want it to end, in fact I rushed out and bought a copy. Yes I know it sounds corny but... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - E.Sussex, UK
  - 07 May 2005 at 21:19
- - 6
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  Blanchett and Ribisi in challenging roles
  
  Phillipa (Cate Blanchett) attempts to blow up the drug baron that caused her husbands death, but instead kills four innocent people including two children.read more »
  
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- 345087
- - milnerv
  - Dorset
  - 29 Aug 2005 at 20:50
- - 5
  - 1
  The beginning is not ...
  
  The beginning is not for the faint hearted but I enjoyed this film a lot - definitely a break from the mainstream that requires and allows you to think and ... read more »
  
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- - Catherine#8
  - EDINBURGH
  - 28 Feb 2004 at 23:10
- - 3
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  Deep emotional waters
  
  Good stuff if you want to sit and digest the story - great acting and memorably emotional.
  
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- 145731
- - a customer
  - Surrey, England
  - 30 Aug 2005 at 16:05
- - 3
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  Not too bad
  
  Not a lot actually happens in this film, but Blanchett showed very good acting.
  
  A lot of the film is subtitled, so don't rent this if you can'... read more »
  
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- - eyeeye74
  - Norfolk
  - 29 Jun 2006 at 02:27
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  Heaven (2002)
  
  Simply stunnig. Very clever and beautifully shot. Rent it and njoy it!
  
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- - a customer
  - London, England
  - 18 Mar 2010 at 18:37
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  I really like this ...
  
  I really like this film. it was different, but the acting was fantastic! Quite slow in bits and you do have to properly sit down and watch it due to the ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - WESTBURY
  - 28 Aug 2004 at 07:03

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  Written by late Polish director Krysztof Kieslowski and Krysztof Piesiewicz (the team that made the trilogy BLUE, WHITE, and RED) and directed by German master Tom Tykwer (RUN LOLA RUN), HEAVEN is the first part of a trilogy. Cate Blanchett is Philippa, a strong-willed English woman who teaches in ...