Review of Heavens Above! (1963) by Barnaby E — 09 Mar 2009
A genuine classic of a Peter Sellers vehicle that isn't often mentioned when talking about the great man. This offbeat social satire, with a cheerfully upbeat central clergy character who ends up delivering a sobering message on life, society and religion, is clever and subtle as well as being rather radical for the time it was made.
A plethora of great names in the supporting cast (William Hartnell, Eric Sykes, Roy Kinnear, Cecil Parker and Joan Hickson) and a strong, but unassuming, central performance by Peter Sellers as the Rev.
John Smallwood. Sadly, the ending is a bit at odds with the tone that has gone before it, which lets it down slightly. But, all in all, a great little socialist comedy with a meaning and a message for all.
This review of Heavens Above! (1963) was written by Barnaby E on 09 Mar 2009.
Heavens Above! has generally received positive reviews.
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