Heaven Can Wait 1978
I have seen this movie a few times over the years and always liked it. I was happy to pick up a digital copy and watch it again (in 4k, supposedly, but you can't tell). The cast for this movie is just amazing, most doing some of their best work. The writing is also very sharp as the characters deal with this crazy setup of a soul taken to heaven too soon. The great unseen character is Leo Farnsworth, an industrialist who likes to dress like an admiral. The movie has fun skewering the rich as well as soulless capitalism while celebrating love and football. What's not to like? Warren Beatty is a great star, trying to do the right thing and really just wanting to play football and get the girl. James Mason, Buck Henry, Charles Grodin, Dyan Cannon, and Jack Warden give an amazing level of support doing a great job of instantly fleshing out their characters, who are tailor made for them. I never saw the earlier versions of this movie, but this one seems perfect.
Written: 09 May 2024
Owned on: Digital