Review of Heaven Is for Real (2014) by Mloy X — 26 Sep 2015

Sonja Burpo (Kelly Reilley: Honey, you know you should have turned the other cheek, though, right?

Cassie Burpo (Lane Styles): I did turn his other cheek. When I hit him.

Colton Burpo (Connor Corum): Is Cassie going to get a spanking.

Todd Burpo (Greg Kinnear): Heck, no. I'm going to teach her how to hit without hurting her knuckles.

I figured this was going to be a bit preachy and overly sentimental, so I initially had no interest in watching it but free-HBO day changed all that. (Yes, I am a cheap bastard!). So, back to the film.

It was not-so preachy, yes a bit sentimental but interesting nonetheless, the little kid was adorable and the acting was not too over the top; plus, the fact that I adore Greg Kinnear and Kelly Reilly probably didn't hurt either. Overall, it's inspirational (even if you have issues about organized religion), the story is uplifting and leaves you feeling a bit hopeful, I guess, and that's always good.