SummaryA luminous and haunting love story, layered, in the tradition of Kieslowski, over a probing exploration of the modern world and its moral choices. (Miramax)
Directed By:Tom Tykwer
Written By:Krzysztof Kieslowski, Krzysztof Piesiewicz
Heaven
Metascore
Generally Favorable
68
User score
Generally Favorable
7.3
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
68% Positive
21 Reviews
21 Reviews
29% Mixed
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
3% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
90
Mr. Tykwer's hands the movie changes almost magically from drama to chase to romance. As it does so its moral weight lessens; by the end there is less than what first engaged the mind. What meets the eye, though, is unforgettable.
88
Odd, and awkward in places, but its lyricism and power stay with you.
75
Blanchett is riveting.
75
A mystical tale of two souls, joined in love but divided in society, seeking redemption and understanding before they pass to another plane.
63
Heaven's tone is all wrong. The movie tries to be ethereal, but ends up seeming goofy.
50
Isn't a bad movie by conventional standards, just a boring one.
30
Doesn't have the courage of its conceit, only an abundance of bad ideas and worse taste.
User score
Generally Favorable
68% Positive
19 Ratings
19 Ratings
29% Mixed
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
4% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
Dec 3, 2010
9
A wonderful film. Highly original plot. Part romance, part thriller. Very beautifully shot. The pacing is just right - so much happens and yet it feels so languid. A real gem
Mar 5, 2016
7
Wow, Heaven is a fantastic film. Its minimalist plot is still quite captivating and deeply affecting, just as its characters. The plot, though again quite minimal, is still well put together. Cate Blanchett and Giovanni Ribisi are both fantastic in their roles and really would be the stars of this film, if not for the work of director Tom Tykwer and cinematographer Frank Griebe. This film is poetic in its imagery and it is because of these two that that is possible. This duo crafted an absolutely perfect looking film and, in particular, the final 15 minutes of this film are absolutely breathtaking in their poetry. Honestly, some of these shots here may some of the best shots I have ever seen and with good reason. This film would not be half the film it is without this perfect cinematography, even with the decent plot and good acting. Overall, Heaven is a fantastically gorgeous film that never really drags and is aided by great acting and great dialogue from writers Krzysztof Kieslowski and Krzysztof Piesiewicz.
Production Company:
- Miramax
- X-Filme Creative Pool
- Mirage Enterprises
- Noé Productions
- Star Edizioni Cinematografiche
Release Date:Oct 4, 2002
Duration:1 h 37 m
Rating:R
Tagline:What Would You Risk For Love?
Awards
Pula Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
German Film Awards
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
European Film Awards
• 2 Nominations
