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Just Like Heaven
2005 95 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★6.6
Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
Director: Mark Waters
🎭 Based on
«If Only It Were True»
byMarc Levy
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Description
Shortly after David Abbott moves into his new San Francisco digs, he has an unwelcome visitor on his hands: winsome Elizabeth Masterson, who asserts that the apartment is hers -- and promptly vanishes. When she starts appearing and disappearing at will, David thinks she's a ghost, while Elizabeth is convinced she's alive.
Budget:
$58M
US Gross:
$48.32M
Worldwide:
$102.9M
Starring
Reese Witherspoon
Actor
Mark Ruffalo
Actor
Donal Logue
Actor
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
Just Like Heaven is widely regarded as a warm, engaging romantic comedy that effectively blends humor with a touch of supernatural drama. While some viewers feel it relies on familiar tropes, the majority find the central performances and sincere tone make it a comforting and satisfying watch.
| Acting | Mark Ruffalo provides a grounded, sincere, and captivating anchor for the film that resonates with audiences. | |
| Emotion | The film succeeds as an uplifting romantic comedy, maintaining a pleasant balance between its somber themes and lighter humorous moments. | |
| Originality | The premise of a romantic connection involving a ghost and an apartment tenant provides a refreshing, charming hook for the narrative. | |
| Acting | Viewers are divided on Reese Witherspoon’s performance; while many praise her ability to portray a complex, driven character, others find her take on the role expressionless or unconvincing compared to the source material. | |
| Adaptation | Opinions on the adaptation are split; some appreciate the film's unique cinematic identity, while others feel it deviates too far from the source material or relies on predictable clichés. |