Heaven

Heaven (2002)

  • 73% of critics liked it
    (86 reviews)

  • 76% of users liked it
    (8,511 ratings)

German filmmaker Tom Tykwer helmed this feature, which was adapted from a screenplay co-authored by the late Krzysztof Kieslowski. Philippa (Cate Blanchett) is a British schoolteacher living in Italy, whose husband fell victim to a drug overdose, as have several of her students. Marco Vendice… More

R, 1 hr. 36 min.
Directed By
Tom Tykwer
Written By
Krzysztof Kieslowski, Krzysztof Piesiewicz
Genres
Drama, Romance, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense
In Theaters
Oct 4, 2002 Limited
On DVD
Jun 17, 2003
Miramax Films

Critic Reviews

  • Eleanor Ringel Gillespie, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

    Its compelling mix of trial movie, escape movie and unexpected fable ensures the film never feels draggy.

  • Kathy Cano Murillo, Arizona Republic

    Heaven doesn't exactly reign on high, but it does make for a soul-searching experience.

  • Robert Denerstein, Denver Rocky Mountain News

    There's much to admire about Twyker's movie, even if it runs out of gas once it hits the road.

  • Ann Hornaday, Washington Post

    Seems to have less to do with lived moral dilemmas than with the smug piety of its makers.

  • Desson Thomson, Washington Post

    A daunting task -- to realize the work of a dead master -- well done.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • ♥˩ƳИИ &


    Cast: Cate Blanchett, Giovanni Ribisi, Remo Girone, Stefania Rocca, Alessandro Sperduti, Mattia Sbragia, Stefano Santospago, Alberto Di Stasio, Giovanni Vettorazzo, Gianfranco Barra, Mauro Marino Director: Tom Tykwer Summary: Deeply disappointed by law enforcement's lax… More

  • Randy T


    Blanchett and Ribisi have an uneasy chemistry that seems to work within the context of the story. An odd sort of film with texture and forgivable deficiencies.

  • Dean M


    Fantastic drama, mesmerizing performances and tight direction keep this film running in high gear. This is one of Cate Blanchett's most under-rated pieces of work. Not only stunning in it's visual and directing effects, but it has a screenplay that is hard to beat.… More

  • Lady D


    This Itlian speaking film (with a small amount of English speaking) is a little slow moving, but has a very interesting story. Cate Blanchett of course (as always) is brilliant, pairing with Giovanni Ribisi once again, who also gave a great performance. Ironically there is a… More

  • Stephen M


    A curious movie with some interesting credits that it fails to quite live up to. It's not lively enough to be enjoyed as escapist entertainment, but it's too simplistic and far-fetched to resonate on any deeper level. Though there's no great chemistry between the two… More

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