lovelyloot
I bought this book for someone else (a family member) I haven't read it myself.
For a 4 year old child to say "Heaven is for real" seem strange to me. Does that seem like something a child would say or would it arouse curiosity or interest coming from an adult that would be skeptical, were as a child wouldn't have any doubt.
doenormaaljoh
Despite some reviews saying 'it isn't a preachy movie at all' it is really. While I do like a high sense of morality and a great deal of kindness this movie bears all the marks of religion (as a whole lot of religious ideology is being shoved down the viewers throat throughout the movie). All the (god fearing) people depicted in this movie are extremely kind and goodhearted as well, flawless really. Still I gave this a 3 out of 10 as the acting wasn't all that bad.
c
Out-of-body experiences are in the Bible. Such a shame the reverent did not notice all the passages like "When Jezus was in the spirit...". There are many reverences like this. Also in other holy books. This made watching this movies a toe curling experience. The other thing that was just distracting is that these people hardly had any money at all and just kept on living the live like there was no tomorrow. In their huge house, big car and all. Small income family in the US today. YEah right. That is not reality. Maybe they already where in heaven ;)
Amy Adler
Todd Burpo (Greg Kinnear) lives in Nebraska and is on the go, constantly. A pastor on Sundays, during the week he is a husband, father, garage door installer, and volunteer fire fighter. Even so, the bills are mounting, in part because economic times are bad. His lovely wife, Sonja (Kelly Reilly) is in charge most days of the couple's two children, older girl Cassie and younger son Colton (Colin Corum). On the days the household hosts choir practice, Todd and Colton have to escape outside to howl on their own! Sonja suggests a mini vacation to help them relax a bit and the family travels to Denver. Cassie is brave enough to hold the tarantula at the zoo but Colton can't summon the courage. Not long after, back home, Colton becomes extremely ill, with a high fever. When constant care doesn't improve things, they rush him to the emergency room. News is not good. His appendix has burst and an operation may not help. Sonja and Greg pray through their tears and anger and ask others to do the same. Thankfully, Colton survives and gets back to normal. However, the four year old startles his dad by mentioning that, when he was under the knife, he, Colton, left his body and met angels and, yes, Jesus. Not only that, he met the great grandfather he never knew. Todd doesn't believe it at first but doesn't know how to explain his son's statements, as the child is too young to make up some of the descriptions. So, did Colton truly get a glimpse of Heaven? This wonderful film is joyful and faith affirming. Based on a autobiographical book by Todd, the story is a heart grabbing experience for Christians everywhere. Kinnear, Reilly, young Corum, and all of the cast are great. Thomas Haden Church doesn't have as much to do as viewers would like but still charms while Margo Martindale is very effective as a confused churchgoer. The Nebraska scenery is enchanting, while costumes, script, and direction make the film a superior work. For real, go get this slice of Heaven on earth.
