Heaven Is for Real
Sony Pictures Releasing | Release Date: April 16, 2014
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B-RAXApr 27, 2014
If I had not read the book I might have found myself with a different opinion of the film. Expectations for the movie weren't very high, as they aren't high for any book to movie transition. The acting was verging on B rated besides GregIf I had not read the book I might have found myself with a different opinion of the film. Expectations for the movie weren't very high, as they aren't high for any book to movie transition. The acting was verging on B rated besides Greg Kinnear's performance witch was very well played. I came away from Heaven is for real disappointed and wishing more had come out of such a great live to tell story. The movie felt weak in structure and spotty with well thought out dialogue. I might add that I loved the book, but felt the movie fell short. Heaven Is for Real is an attempt at influencing people towards Christianity, that was rained on by distracting characters and a poor written script.… Expand
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fantasyApr 19, 2014
I saw the movie opening night before a theater which was about 80% full. The slowly developing story pulls on your heartstrings as a the cutest 4 YO little boy survives a near death experience in the operating room. He then slowly starts toI saw the movie opening night before a theater which was about 80% full. The slowly developing story pulls on your heartstrings as a the cutest 4 YO little boy survives a near death experience in the operating room. He then slowly starts to tell his father he was in heaven, had an out of body experience, and describes what he saw. What is lacking is a detailed account of that experience as there was so much more that could have been presented. It's certainly a feel good story that we all want to believe. The true life hero is now a teenager and was recently interviewed by Bill O'Reilly. Once again he spoke in a narrative summary without giving specific details as he was totally unconvincing. Still a nice movie.… Expand
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ZisckyApr 22, 2014
This is the type of bull that inspires conspiracy theorists to imagine their Illuminatis and Christians to become some self righteous a-holes.Anyway it's not that bad.
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HaithamBJul 12, 2014
Heaven is for Real does not fully deliver the spiritual uplift you should experience after watching this movie. But in my opinion, it is entertaining and surprisingly wondrous.
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BshopAug 16, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I guess you have to take this movie for what it is: a movie about a small-town church family dealing with a profound and uncommon event.
Typical for these small towns, the father is the senior minister, mother is the choir/music leader, children obviously are very religious and righteous people because of this.
What really pulls you in is how the father (the minister) reacts to his son being "in heaven". Really feel for the guy, as a person who does not have that experience (but sure would like it I bet). He's preaching this stuff, believing in it in some way, but his son lived and saw it with no intent of preaching it or validating.
In summary, worth a rent on a rainy day. If you like religious movies with a message, this one isn't as heavy-handed. You believe what you want to believe in the end really.… Expand
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FilmVirtueOct 21, 2014
Very thought provoking and interesting (enough to keep me watching) It's not about the entertainment, the reviews, the story or acting. Not the cast or the writing, not even the set. It's about faith. Maybe not a very well example, but stillVery thought provoking and interesting (enough to keep me watching) It's not about the entertainment, the reviews, the story or acting. Not the cast or the writing, not even the set. It's about faith. Maybe not a very well example, but still counts. What do you believe?… Expand
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chwAug 9, 2014
Heaven is for Real is too much of a religious movie for my tastes, and besides that it was so boring!! Some true stories aren't meant to be told, and this is one of them!!
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stevebondAug 12, 2014
The movie is okay the book was much better. The movie missed the central point that the book made very clear. The little boy Todd, when he went to a funeral with his Dad, wanted to know if the man who had died knew Jesus. His father saidThe movie is okay the book was much better. The movie missed the central point that the book made very clear. The little boy Todd, when he went to a funeral with his Dad, wanted to know if the man who had died knew Jesus. His father said I do not know, then Todd the little boy stated to his Dad, he must know Jesus or he will not see heaven. Holy Cow how was that missed in the movie. The actors and acressess were very good in the movie and it was a movie that did not preach to you either, but to miss the central point of the book and not have it in the movie was disturbing.… Expand
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FilipeNetoJul 7, 2018
In this film, a near-death incident allows a child an unusual view of life beyond death, and is one of the so-called "Christian movies", made by US evangelical Christians to propagandize their religion. Throughout the plot, the existence ofIn this film, a near-death incident allows a child an unusual view of life beyond death, and is one of the so-called "Christian movies", made by US evangelical Christians to propagandize their religion. Throughout the plot, the existence of life after death is taken as a certainty, with scientific explanations being (purposely) unreliable, which makes it hardly suitable for those who don't believe in it. Despite the unfortunate evangelical propaganda, the film presents an interesting problem, valid to any religion or belief system: it confront adults with their own beliefs using a child, reinforcing the idea of ​​innocence, as if a child were unable to lie. Adults say they believe in some things but are always doubting and are unable to deal with any evidence, even if it support their beliefs. That denounces some hypocrisy underlying most religions, including the one who sponsored the film. This is interesting to see and take away some of the propagandistic load that permeates the film, full of feelings but avoiding being corny. I don't know anyone from the cast, but they did a decent job. However, this movie is not a dramatic show. Its worth for it's story and the problem it brings, even if it's spoiled by partiality and religious propaganda.… Expand
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