Heaven Can't Wait (1995)
Reviewed by: jfierro on 1999-12-21
Maybe it was all these negative reviews, maybe it was because I was in a good mood, maybe it was because I am a sucker for these movies where slick con-men work with simple, naive characters. For whatever reason, I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. I liked it at least as much as MACK THE KNIFE and more than TWENTY SOMETHING, two other UFO efforts. It was funny, touching, and made it's point in a reasonable and not over-stated way. Not to mention that Jordan Chan gives a great performance as the simpleton who has no idea that he is being used as a pawn by everyone. Sure, some of the digs against the media were too bitter and calculated, and some of the overt symbolism was distracting, but this film works on many levels. My advice is not to concentrate on what the message is (not worth it) or on the characterization (it is weak), but just enjoy the ride.