Just Like Heaven
DreamWorks Distribution | Release Date: September 16, 2005
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Vicinity578Aug 15, 2021
Just like Heaven is hilarious, Reese & Mark are terrific together and the supernatural plot mixing with the comedy and romance is spot on.
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RialtoAug 12, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The perfect romantic comedy with a fantasy twist !!!

I think this is an awesome romantic comedy! Mark Ruffalo, and sexy Reese Witherspoon were perfect together! Reese plays a workaholic doctor named Elizabeth Masterson, who is involved in a car accident. Months later, David Abbott rents her apartment. Soon after, Elizabeth appears and frightens David. After a while she keeps showing up asking him to leave, but he won't. Later they start to like each other and want to help each other. Elizabeth is still alive, but in a coma. Elizabeth's sister has to make the decision of taking her off life support. David tries to stop her from signing the papers, but he's too late. David must figure out a way to either stop it from happening, or bring her back. If you love romantic comedies, you'll love JUST LIKE HEAVEN !!!… Expand
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MarkB.Oct 10, 2005
Not every movie ever made has to reinvent the wheel, redefine cinema as we know it, or be Citizen Kane on a stick. (And let's be honest...each and every one of us would be physically as well as intellectually exhausted if they all did!) Not every movie ever made has to reinvent the wheel, redefine cinema as we know it, or be Citizen Kane on a stick. (And let's be honest...each and every one of us would be physically as well as intellectually exhausted if they all did!) Sometimes you just want a movie that skillfully and pleasurably replows very well-trod ground; a Cellular, or a Mr. 3000...or a Just Like Heaven. Not that there wasn't any real reason going in for me to expect it to be something more along the lines of Just Like Purgatory at best: the poster tagline 'It's a Wonderful Afterlife' rips off the title of my all-time favorite film; the success rate of supernatural romcoms is about as low as Enron's 2005 gross earnings (for every Ghost there seems to be a dozen Chances Ares, Hearts and Souls or Heavenly Kids); and quite frankly, Reese Witherspoon had pretty much worn her cutesy-princess act down to the nub. You've got to have a Babar-like memory to recall when Witherspoon was The Queen of Indie Edge; the final straw was broken last year when she torpedoed Mira Nair's Vanity Fair by playing Thackeray's unlikable, manipulative Becky Sharp as the great-grandmother of Legally Blonde's Elle Woods. But Leslie Dixon's and Peter Tolan's solid comedy writing wisely gives Witherspoon some prickly, bristly qualities not seen since Election as a ghostly being visiting her old domicile and irritating its current resident, a bereaved, semi-alcoholic couch potato played by Mark Ruffalo, until they...well, you know. (Hey, I didn't say it was original; I just said it was enjoyable.) As in 13 Going On 30, Ruffalo is your go-to guy when you want to cast an endearingly ordinary, down-to-earth shlub--in other words, someone representing 90% of your male audience--as your romantic lead, and he and Witherspoon create a lot of very funny Oscar Madison/Felix Unger vibes in the early sequences. If you wanted to make the claim that Mark Waters is the best commercial comedy director currently working in movies, I won't give you THAT much of an argument; he did possibly the best Disney comedy remake ever (Freaky Friday) and both the best SNL-vets-on-film film since, oh, let's say Tommy Boy, AND the best high school movie since the aforementioned Election with last year's Mean Girls. Waters' handling of Heaven's two scenes involving Witherspoon's sister (Dina Waters, the director's wife, who presents a rare argument in favor of casting nepotism) rather dazzlingly blends all kinds of conflicting moods including slapstick, comic misunderstandings, cute-kid humor, life-or-death suspense and much more; at his best, the man's an alchemist. But then, his expert pacing of every scene in Just Like Heaven makes it a surprisingly effective and entertaining blend of laughs, tears, drama and romance. Not that it's perfect or without flaws; the sexy neighbor subplot looks like outtakes from The 40-Year-Old Virgin that Judd Apatow wisely had removed, and the casting of Napoleon Dynamite himself, Jon Heder, as a psychic bookstore employee would've seemed slightly less opportunistic if Heder limited his use of the term "dude" to every sixth word rather than every fourth. And some viewers will find the hospital-based climax a little too disturbingly close to a certain controversial event that dominated the news earlier this year; a few social liberals may even take offense at certain plot twists. As someone who often fits into that political category myself, I can only give two responses to these folks: 1.) It's. Only. A. Movie.; and 2.) Consider it tit for tat for the conclusion of a certain actor-director's Oscar-winning film from last year that annoyed certain conservatives...and let's call it even.… Expand
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MalachiFeb 5, 2006
Way more than I was expecting out of a modern-day romantic comedy. I was laughing most of the way through because everyone thought Mark Ruffalo's character was talking to himself. Definitely an interesting twist on a love story.
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[Anonymous]Mar 22, 2006
this movie was an awsome and inspiaring lovable and laghabull movie.i really love it and i even bought it.
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MiaS.Feb 22, 2006
A truly enjoyable film. Yes, it pleases me to no end to see Reese WItherspoon comatose in her hospital bed after all the Blonde thing, or Mark Ruffalo clothed in bed after 'In The Cut', but forget chemistry, or believable sub plots A truly enjoyable film. Yes, it pleases me to no end to see Reese WItherspoon comatose in her hospital bed after all the Blonde thing, or Mark Ruffalo clothed in bed after 'In The Cut', but forget chemistry, or believable sub plots or background, and chances are you'll be bawling your eyes out 90 minutes into the film. Both of them are wonderful actors and having seen all of Mark Ruffalo's films, this is probably one where he appears effortlessly hearbroken without having to crease his brow.… Expand
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Novice81Mar 14, 2022
A hilarious comedy with a supernatural twists. Reese and Mark are perfectly matched in the movie.
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ChadS.Sep 22, 2005
For once, the trailer didn't reveal all of the film's secrets. When "Just Like Heaven" gets there, and you're a music fan who watched "120 Minutes" with Dave Kendall in the late-eighties, you'll smile, because the song it For once, the trailer didn't reveal all of the film's secrets. When "Just Like Heaven" gets there, and you're a music fan who watched "120 Minutes" with Dave Kendall in the late-eighties, you'll smile, because the song it evokes came out the same year as The Cure classic. "Just Like Heaven" gets considerably better when the premise changes. Elizabeth(Reese Witherspoon) and David(Mark Ruffalo) become less irritating after she learns about her relationship with the world. Their bickering over who owns the apartment gets old real fast. When they open up to each other, it's not that painful to watch like your lesser romantic comedies, where the actors have little or no chemistry. A believable couple hides the contrivances of their inevitable coupling, typical of this genre. What's missing from "Just Like Heaven", however, is a romantic gesture that evokes the fatalistic whine in Robert Smith's voice.… Expand
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LarryOct 13, 2005
As bland as weak tea.
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AlexColeSep 14, 2005
Witherspoon and Ruffalo's magic on-screen caused me to leave the theater early. And not even stoner-like, but real life mormon, Jon Heder, could save the day.
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BanV.Sep 17, 2005
A little under mediocre. The cast's talents are wasted by a childish story that only young one's would get the comedy out of it, and the romantic part is not really up to par with current romantic films.
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TonyLSep 22, 2005
The male lead was horribly miscast! The role cried out for either Jim Carrey or Steve Martin. I like Reese, but she is veering into Meg Ryan territory.
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RobertE.Sep 21, 2005
One critic spoke of the "chemistry" between Reese Withersoon and Mark Ruffalo. I didn't experience any. Even the lame plot carries the thesis that each character is "dead" and wants to use the other to revive his or her interest in One critic spoke of the "chemistry" between Reese Withersoon and Mark Ruffalo. I didn't experience any. Even the lame plot carries the thesis that each character is "dead" and wants to use the other to revive his or her interest in living Well, it didn't work. Bad casting of good actors kills another movie.… Expand
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beingryanjudeAug 28, 2014
Nodding to classics such as Ghost and Heaven Can Wait, Just Like Heaven is another formidable entry into romantic-comedies venturing beyond life and love.
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Craftnight405Apr 16, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Solange du da bist ist eine Liebeskomödie mit Reese Witherspoon und Mark Ruffalo in den Hauptrollen. Die Ärztin Elizabeth ist in ein Autounfall entwickelt. Zwei Monate später zieht der ihr unbekannte David in ihre Wohnung ein. Er ist der Einzige der sie sehen kann und muss mit ihr herausfinden wer sie ist und was mit ihr passiert ist.

Solange du da bist wirkt am anfang, wie eine typische Liebeskömodie, was es aber nicht ist. Der Komödien Anteil ist nur wenig, aber dafür sehr gut gemacht. Der Film ist spannend erzählt und man möchte herausfinden was mit ihr passiert ist. Der Film ist sehr emotional und beinhaltet wichtige Themen. Ich empfinde den Film als sehr emotional und schön. Es gibt traurige Momente und auch schöne. Reese Witherspoon und Mark Ruffalo haben eine gute Chemie und man wünscht den beiden alles gute. Es gibt ein Charakter, welcher gestört hat und unnötigt war. (Die Frau, welche mit ihm Sex haben möchte).

Der Film ist einer der besten Liebeskomödien und hat eine gute Mischung zwischen den Genres.



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SuzyL.Sep 18, 2005
Very enjoyable story. Not perfect but very watchable
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KenP.Sep 19, 2005
I got talked into seeing this; I had planned on skipping it after the tepid reviews. After seeing it, I'm a little mystified by the reviews. The acting was very good, the script was laugh-out-loud funny in places, and the whole thing I got talked into seeing this; I had planned on skipping it after the tepid reviews. After seeing it, I'm a little mystified by the reviews. The acting was very good, the script was laugh-out-loud funny in places, and the whole thing was quite enjoyable.… Expand
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FredT.Sep 24, 2005
Light-hearted and FUN!!! Sure, you know where the story is going but there are a couple of twists which make it a fun ride. What movie did Jami Bernard watch? Not this one.
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LilScienceJan 19, 2022
Esse é um antigo e divertido filme dos anos 2000 estrelado por Reese Witherspoon e Mark Ruffalo.

Viajando por um espiritismo selecionando, que aparece apenas para David a tal de Elizabeth, que não sabia que estava em coma, entre comédia eEsse é um antigo e divertido filme dos anos 2000 estrelado por Reese Witherspoon e Mark Ruffalo.

Viajando por um espiritismo selecionando, que aparece apenas para David a tal de Elizabeth, que não sabia que estava em coma, entre comédia e drama a ótima ideia do filme dá uma lição: será que estamos mais trabalhando do que vivendo?

Claramente Elizabeth trabalhava como médica e fica até sem dormir para conseguir um cargo 'melhor' e no fim vê sua vida se acabando em um coma.

Com a ajuda de David ela tenta voltar seu corpo em uma cena cômica, com muitas tentativas, finalmente ela volta a vida com ajuda de David porém acaba o esquecendo ao acordar.

Por um lado ti faz rir e do outro ti faz pensar que a vida tem e deve ser uma festa!… Expand
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r96skJan 19, 2023
It's a little heavy-footed and almost tries too hard, yet I quite enjoyed 'Just Like Heaven'.

Reese Witherspoon and Mark Ruffalo are a strong pairing, with Jon Heder spearheading a good support cast ably. It's a well paced film at around 90It's a little heavy-footed and almost tries too hard, yet I quite enjoyed 'Just Like Heaven'.

Reese Witherspoon and Mark Ruffalo are a strong pairing, with Jon Heder spearheading a good support cast ably. It's a well paced film at around 90 minutes, there are some decently amusing scenes in there alongside some more sombre ones - the majority of which come off rather well. Some parts are cliché, but not to the degree that it affected my enjoyment.

One that is well worth a watch, in my opinion of course.… Expand
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Celestial91Sep 14, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Starring: Donal Logue, Mark Ruffalo, Reese Witherspoon
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OskadSep 3, 2023
The film tells the story of an architect who falls in love with a woman who lives in his apartment and who is actually a ghost

The film “And if it were true” has some imperfections, but it has the merit of offering us a show whichThe film tells the story of an architect who falls in love with a woman who lives in his apartment and who is actually a ghost


The film “And if it were true” has some imperfections, but it has the merit of offering us a show which transports us to an unreal world and which allows us to escape from our daily lives. Marc Levy's book is also very appreciated for the way it translates situations and feelings (in the book her name is Lauren, and Arthur if I remember correctly). I liked this film because the images gave another relief to an improbable story, just like a fairy tale which took us on a journey into an imaginary world and which made us sometimes say: “What if it were true. ..”.… Expand
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