Review of Heaven Is for Real (2014) by Matthew W — 05 Aug 2014

"Heaven is for Real" is based on a book about a boy who tells his Dad about his experience in heaven while he is being operated on. The movie asks a very interesting question. If you knew heaven was real, like had proof, would it scare you? I think that's fascinating, and unfortunately, a lot more fascinating than the movie.

This movie was very flat for me, and borderline boring. I don't mind faith based movies at all, but a movie is meant for entertainment. This just seemed to go nowhere, and probably much better suited as a book than a film.

The acting was decent at best. I hate to criticize a child actor, but the boy in this movie is not very good at all. He comes off as really awkward and uncomfortable with zero charisma. Again, I feel bad for saying that, but it's true.

Had a different child actor been in that role, this may have been much better. Disappointing for me, however, quite a few Christians that I know, Loved this movie. Good for them, and I'm glad this works for it's target audience.

So, if you're into these types of movies, check it out. Otherwise, I'd say just read the book.