too little to make up for the emptiness that lies at the core of the film’s conceit
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06/19/05
Heaven Can Wait (1943)
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Reviews Counted:9
Fresh:8
Rotten:1
Average Rating:7.8/10
Runtime: 1 hr 52 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: A sharp romantic comedy with the Lubitsch touch. When a dearly departed former playboy (Ameche) goes to Hell, he must convince the ruler of the realm of darkness that he has come to the right... [More]
Starring: Gene Tierney, Don Ameche, Laird Cregar, Charles Coburn
Director: Ernst Lubitsch
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Reviews for Heaven Can Wait
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Scripted by Raphaelson, the helmer's frequent collaborator, this light, suave comedy of manners (his first in color) displays what's known as the Lubitsch touch and would have been more successful with a more charismatic actor than Don Ameche.
07/26/08
The charming period piece has more depth in its cheerful depiction of death and breezy satire on society mores than what might be apparent.
07/10/06
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03/25/06
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03/26/09
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05/24/03
Top CriticElegant, ironic Lubitsch gem.
07/14/06
The Lubitsch Touch is clearly here. Colorful, tongue firmly in cheek comedy-fantasy.
10/15/04
Late in the day Lubitsch, but a great one.
01/09/03
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07/29/05
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06/25/04
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