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Something about this film's trailer caught my eye - or perhaps I should say - my heart. And with a cast headed up with Greg Kinnear and Thomas Haden Church, I was in. While those two actors give respectable performances, it's really Connor Corum as 4-year-old Colton Burpo that carries this little film with his innocence, sincerity, and hopping step into the church of heaven. Like his father Todd (in the early part of the film), I personally don't know if Colton really went to heaven. Perhaps he went to what heaven is for him. Life is so magical and mysterious, each of us is given our very own personality, perhaps each of is given our very own way of experiencing heaven -- our very own direct connect to God. I do know that the production, though not rock solid, offers some very sweet moments that will well up tears in your eyes. I cried. And that's good. I also appreciate the humor woven into the piece, as well as successful efforts to depict this small town Rev as a real person. Dramatically speaking, a bit of a wavering start, with a good build to a sweet, but surprisingly abbreviated, climax. |
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Grade..........................B+ (2.5/4) |
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Go into the world and inspire the people you meet with your love, kindness, and whatever it is you're really good at. Check out books by Ross Anthony. Rand() functions, Pho chicken soup, rollerblading, and frozen yogurt (w/ blueberries) also rock! (Btw, rand is short for random. It can also stand for "Really Awkward Nutty Dinosaurs" -- which is quite rand, isn't it?) Being alive is the miracle. Special thanks to Ken Kocanda, HAL, Jodie Keszek, Don Haderlein, Mom and Pops, my family, R. Foss, and many others by Ross Anthony. Galati-FE also deserves a shout out. And thanks to all of you for your interest and optimism. Enjoy great films, read stirring novels, grow. |
