Just Like Heaven
It's a wonderful afterlife.
Overview
Shortly after David Abbott moves into his new San Francisco digs, he has an unwelcome visitor on his hands: winsome Elizabeth Masterson, who asserts that the apartment is hers -- and promptly vanishes. When she starts appearing and disappearing at will, David thinks she's a ghost, while Elizabeth is convinced she's alive.
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What makes this movie Worth Watching
Released during the mid-2000s romance boom, 'Just Like Heaven' embodies the popular trend of romantic comedies with supernatural elements. It was also released at a time when both Mark Ruffalo and Reese Witherspoon were experiencing significant career growth.
- The movie offers a unique blend of romance, comedy, and fantasy that keeps the audience engaged.
- Mark Ruffalo and Reese Witherspoon's on-screen chemistry is undeniably captivating and entertaining.
- The plot, which revolves around supernatural elements and second chances in love, adds an intriguing twist to the typical romantic comedy genre.
- The film delves into themes of grief, forgiveness, and acceptance, making it a thought-provoking watch.
Fun Facts
- 'Just Like Heaven' is directed by Mark Waters, who is known for directing other popular romantic comedies like 'Mean Girls' and 'Freaky Friday'.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by Benny Hinn, the televangelist and faith healer.
- The title of the movie refers to a lyric from The Cure's song 'Just Like Heaven', which is also featured in the film.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"It's a wonderful afterlife."
Deutsch
DE
Title: Solange du da bist
"Liebe findet ihren Weg"
Italiano
IT
Title: Se solo fosse vero
"L'amore ti riporterà indietro"
Pусский
RU
Title: Между небом и землёй
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Français
FR
Title: Et si c'était vrai…
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Português
PT
Title: E Se Fosse Verdade
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Reviews
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 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.
Oscar Awards
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