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Heaven Can Wait (1978)
Rate:
6
Viewed:
6/08
6/08:
Heaven Can Wait is highly similar to the TV show Quantum Leap but is less subtle.
The plot isn't that bad but is typical of Warren Beatty. There's a specific moment in the room among
corporate execs that reminds me too much of Bulworth. Meanwhile, the acting is fine. The only one I don't like is
Charles Grodin who seems to be miscast. Jack Warden is a treat; he is very good and funny and has an enjoyable
presence. James Mason is a charmer as well. Julie Christie gives off a pleasant aura. Warren Beatty is all right himself.
Although Heaven Can Wait is a semi-football film, the football scenes aren't interesting. They can be
better for some balance. As Joe Pendleton claims to be dead and can't touch humans, I find it weird when he runs
through different rooms, the flowers can be seen moving. Also, when Joe runs downstairs, he touches the stairway rail for
support. After showing up at Way Station, Joe acts incredulous as if he doesn't know what is happening, yet the escorts are
shown to be surprised.
On the other hand, it would help if I knew what the real Mr. Farnsworth looked like. Hell, his name was mentioned so many
times that I had to sum up a mental picture of Richard Farnsworth the actor. Notwithstanding the good parts, the film
contains nothing original as it's been done before in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol and countless others.
All in all, Heaven Can Wait is a good lightweight fare that ends well.