Jon Voight,
Ellen Burstyn,
Jeff Daniels,
Dagmara Dominczyk,
Steve Grayhm
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Mitch Albom wrote the screenplay for this made-for-television adaptation of his best-selling story, which offers a novel perspective on life, death, and the meaning of our existence. Eddie (Jon Voight... read more
DVD Release Date: February 8, 2005
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October 2, 2009I think this movie TRIED to be encouraging and uplifting but it was incredibly depressing. First of all, God's name was maybe mentioned TWICE and the whole idea of heaven is being in the presence of God... literally "meeting your Maker." I didn't like how it was "everyone has the... read more
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June 29, 2009I knew nothing about the movie going in didnt know there was a book etc etc... just saw it because someone had it.
In the end, its a good story, at times entertaining. But not great.
I'm not sure if the book is so much better, but the movie is only "ok".
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December 5, 2011Even thought I don't believe in any of this religious nonsense, the movie has a wonderful message and should be seen. Just ignore the God and religious bs!
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July 8, 2010Read the book before watching the movie. Excellent book, very good movie with some silly made for tv parts but overall reflects the book word for word very accurately.
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January 2, 2010This was a decent movie but I'm sure the book is better, it just gives off that feeling that something was lost in the book to movie translation.
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December 12, 2009mature slow movie which has good storyline. good acting by john voight. interesting how one story can touch soo many lives
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October 24, 2009A thought provoking film that captures the heart and the imagination. If you feel that you have never mattered then this film is for you.
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May 8, 2009This is a pleasant film that chronicles several acquaintances in a man's life. This movie made it clear how even the most insignificant meeting could mean more than you think. Even more, sometimes we forget how we affect others. This film could be seen with children to help them ... read more
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March 16, 2009the only intersting part was jeff daniels after that i lost interest and the point of the film alluded me in my boredom.
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July 7, 2005
Sarah Rodman, Boston Herald
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