Heaven Is for Real (2014)

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

It was a good movie and their handling of a near death expeience was very interesting. But this is a family that I would not want to be near for fear that their tremendous bad luck would be catching. Anything that could go wrong, did go wrong for this family. Miscarriages, broken leg, burst appendix, doubting wife, doubting congregation, etc.

Having just watched the movie Heaven is for Real I find it to be so true and accurate ! Having experience death three time and seeing the other side and the light with many same experiences that Colton had experienced I find this movie to show and explain the truth of what Colton saw and experienced.This movie was so incredible ! What this movie demonstrated in explaining how and what was seen by Colton was perfect content. I would in my life time enjoy meeting this family and cast someday on my bucket list . Have the opportunity to share each other's life after death experiences. Thank You Brad [email protected]

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.

I just finished watching Heaven is For Real, which was directed by Randall Wallace. The actors from this movie include Greg Kinnear, Thomas Haden Church, Kelly Reilly, etc. This movie, briefly, is about a boy who went to heaven. When he told his father, the pastor, people started to think he was crazy. The movie is about belief, faith and a person's interpretation of heaven. Honestly I thought the movie was a little bit boring at times, but the end of the movie made me feel emotional and inspired. Overall, I thought the movie had a good message and I felt satisfied with the movie as a whole. I would recommend this movie to families or anyone who is looking for a spiritual type of movie to watch. This is a religious movie, so I think it is good that a person knows that before watching the movie. Finally, I would rate this movie a 6/10.