The Five People You Meet in Heaven

I'm very attracted to AfterLife,MetaPhysical,Time Travel(Movies),Etc;And I must say that this is a very well put together AfterLife Movie!My 5 star review stems from sincerily knowing certain things thats beyond our ordinary everyday perception of how we look at things on this physical plane of existence.I'm a very critical movie viewer when it comes to looking at any of the above Genre of movies. In those kind of movies: I know exactly what parts are practical from the ones thats hollywood exaggerated!And I must honestly say that this movie is real from beginning to end! Theirs a couple of little points that could be addressed though. Such as: For instance, All of the interaction that we have with others while living goes far beyond just 5 people. Because throughout life, we as people; dont know just how connected we are to each other in some fashion form or another.When we hurts others; in the long run, we really end up hurting ourself! And as time goes on the numbers become so great! To where we go on throughout our life "unknowing" from lack of memory the harm we inflected on others.Well this movie uses 5 people as an example. Towards how we and others are directly linked beyond just living in the here and now. Because one thing that people in general dont realize is: Whatever life that (We live here and now) Becomes an extension of our life in the here after! When dealing with Panoramic Views,The "Real" Near Death Experiencers, who in which go further into their "Past" and "Present" simultaneously, Because else where- Time is not how we perceive it here at all!Anyway! Their are also conscious out of body experiences which a person can even go further into insight on matters. Because people dont've to die nor nearly die,in order to find out deeper truths which reside on the otherside while living here and now on this side! Its just that when totally crossing over takes place- You no longer have the limitations of the physical body.(Though its our vessel that our soul resides in)The vessel is still very important in this world to have!(Thats why its so vital to try to keep it healthy as possible!)And Of course theirs so much more to things than whats being at this time expressed in this review. But one doesn't have that kind of time to go deeper, nor would it be something necessary to get into anyway!The purpose of this review is simply to give the deserving props that this film deserves! I would give this 100 stars if that was the highest rating that could be given! Because not only is it so practical and serious from beginning to end. But its a movie that everyone in this world should watch!Yes, its that serious! Because we face alot of unresolved issues,situations and circumstances of various kind. When we either get into other States Of Consciousness,Near Death Experiences(Depending on how far the person merges,Conscious Out Of Body Experiences,Real Time Travel(Not by machine interpretations nor from ones imagination)But the real deal!Through Meditation Practices(After Years Of Training)Etc; Their are various ways by many methods: However not only is it necessary! But also, their are to many to name!The simple point is: While living our everyday life: Its so essential for all of us to live it wisely! Just like the movie is depicting- We need to understand our actions and deeds. We need to understand that our connection to others goes far beyond what we currently while living in a temporal body know!We also need to know that what we do here along with how we act. That we carry those things along with us to the otherside. We need to know that whoever and however we are here: That we create, as well as, "Recreate"(An extension of ourself)elsewhere. We need to know that, we end up either creating for ourself, A Heaven or A Hell. It all depends on the things that we do here and now in this current life.Its just that this movie was meant for a good means to an end! And or, bet yet said! It was meant to let the viewer know that, Death is just the beginning towards living another life. The movie did a very thoroughly practical job with presenting a certain side of the coin. And that side that it presents was an Old Man who lived his life loving and helping children as well as others. Well our own life should be about helping others also!(The movie was also about sacrifices)And how far they go!It was also about Genuine Love! It was about how doing good deeds throughout life matter. This wonderful movie has alot of things to offer!And remember, if you decide to purchase this movie and view it. You'll see why the Old Man ended up being in a good place in the afterlife!Though I could've gone on and on about this wondeful movie! I'll end it here by saying is: Always make sure that your deeds are righteous ones! Because every action that we do is recorded in the Here After.P.S. Make sure your thoughts and actions are righteous ones! In order to assure ending up in a good place instead of a bad one! Each of us are responsible for our deeds, rather if they're good or bad. "As Yea Sow So Shall Yea Reap"Peace N Universal Love!

Great movie just wish it had subtitles.. had too turn up on my surround sound loud

One of my favorite movies.It seems sad, but the lesson in the movie is so deeply uplifting.

This is a most healing story. We all hav unanswered questions about our lives and the lives of others. Many of those questions won't be answered fully in this life. That is why in I Corinthians 13, the description of God's love includes that love...God keeps no record of our wrongs. That is how Jesus could say, while beiing crucified, "Father forgive them, for they KNOW NOT what they do." I truly believe this film, and the book, was divinely inspired. In Revelation ch. 4, the unnumbered multitude is mentioned, which represent those in heaven that only God could count, because only God knows their heart. I believe that these are all who die, not knowing the truth about God's love and forgiveness, and need to be further enlightened in the next life. Mitch Albom and Lloyd Kramer do an excellent job illustrating the possible way this can happen.I read the book in 2006, and watched the film in 2009. The first time I watched the film, the last scene with the blue man touched me when Eddie says, "My life was a waste." The blue man responds, "No life is a waste." But what I heard was, "No life is a waste, every life has a purpose, every person is part of a plan." I stopped the film after that scene to finish later. When I went back to watch the rest, I began at the last scene with the blue man. I was waiting for those wonderful lines that I actually had journaled because they were so inspiring. When I only heard him say, "No life is a waste." I knew I had heard from God what my heart needed so badly to hear. It was healiing.The last scene with Talla, the little girl perfectly follows the spiritual symbolism of the Bible. Water is words. Rivers are streams of thoughts. Rocks are concepts. The character Eddie is healed with the truths that he is given by the people from his life, the cleansing water of the word, (Ephesians 5:26). The most important thing he learns is to forgive others for the pains they caused him and forgive himself. These have been the most difficult hurdles for me to jump.I never tire of watching this film. I have often encouraged others with the blue man's words. I have recommended the book and film to many and will continue to do so. I think all military veterens should be gifted with it.

People who have read the book, tell me that they really love this movie. I didn't read the book, and found it a little hard to follow in a few places. It pretty much all made sense in the end, but those who read the book tell me, that it makes things easier to understand.However, even if you are like me, and didn't read the book, the movie will all come together at the end pretty well. I took away one star, because at least on my copy, the dialogue is hard to hear, so I turned the volume up. That made the music/sound effects too loud. I don't know if that is true on all disks, Just the one I got, or is a problem with our TV/DVD player.The movie itself is both uplifting, and a tear-jerker, especially the part, when you see the child that everyone thought he imagined he saw in a burning hut, was actually there.Basically, the premise of the movie, is to show that no one's life is really wasted, even if what they do seems mundane and unimportant. The movie has been compared to 'Its a Wonderful Life', and I can see some similarities, but where 'Life' showed a man what the world would have been like without him, this movie instead shows how one man's actions can affect others around them, without them realizing it.

Rarely does a movie capture the quintessence of a well-written book: in this case, such is admirably accomplished. Other than omitting the accident scene [for reasons unbeknown to myself], the movie accurately reflects Albom's wonderful novel. Perhaps the relative brevity of the book renders such less onerous.Like the book, the movie jumps back and forth in time, but does so in a manner that is not confusing, especially if you have read Five People You Meet In Heaven.Unlike most Hollywood movies that rely upon blood, gore, spectacular action, totally unbelievable 'Rambo-like characters' [and other absolutely surrealistic heroes or heroines], the movie focuses on the virtues and failings of realistic, everyday people, and the gambit of emotions that permeate their lives. In a moving fashion, it captures the essence of the unassuming and humble Eddie Mechanic, whose love and caring for those around him seemingly goes unnoticed [from his perception].Five People You Meet In Heaven is a real-life, yet existential journey of the heart and imagination, that all should take. If it fails to move you, and draw tears from your eyes, perhaps you have lost [in the glitz and glare of Hollywood's offerings] the quintessential capacity to appreciate the powerful emotions and feelings of 'everyday man' that truly define life.

I did a blind purchase on this film simply based on the good reviews it had, and boy were they accurate.The film has that same kind of of magic to it as Benjamin Button & The Legend Of 1900, and is just one of those happy feel good films that leaves you saying `that was a darn good movie`after you watch it.The film takes place at an old amusement park on an ocean pier, and tells the story of a man who has spent his entire life working there until he unexpectedly dies in a terrible accident with one of the rides. He suddenly finds himself in an alternate realm (heaven) where he is confronted by 5 different people from different times in his life that he had a major impact on or vice versa.It`s a magical film with wonderful set designs and settings that take us from the carnival to the war, to an old diner in the middle of the woods. Each of the 5 people share a wonderful story about why they are there and the purpose that it serves.

A friend gave me the Book FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HEAVEN . The very same night the Movie was on TV.Generaly the book is better than the Movie.But not in this case.Anyway -I loved it ,it warms your heart.My friend never saw the Movie .I was looking high and low to find a copy somewhere.So just before Christmas I had this inspiration- Amazon -and low and behold there it was.I ordered 3 copies.One for my friend and one for me, the other one for my daughter.We all loved it and are touched by this wonderful story.The day after my daughter and her husband were watching it,they visited friends,and the Lady excitedly told her about this book she came across-Five people you meet in Heaven.Of course she had to borrow the DVD.It seems the Book and/or the DVD is finding the people who are interested in such things. It is such a heart warming and surprising story ,it makes ME looking forward to meet my Five people in Heaven.Eberhard Hahn

Loved the book and would recommend it to anyone who is doing a little soul searching. For those with no time to read the book, this DVD is worth watching. It was not made with a big time budget but, it certainly gives one a lot to ponder about. Jon Voight did a great job as Eddy Maintenance and with the budget they had, I feel that they did the book as much justice as they could. I'd recommend the video but would caution that, as the title suggests, this might not be the best movie for those who believe that life is merely here and now with death as the end all.

We are our own biggest critics. Some people feel they are a failure in life, but we never know when our lives have been of value in someone else's. I love this movie because it speaks to the heart of all of us and shows how our unknown deeds affect the lives of those who pass through our own, sometimes unseen or unrecognized. Each of us is of value. This movie follows the book so well, and is beautifully told and written. A truly inspiring book made into an inspiring movie guaranteed to bring tears to your eyes as the story unfolds. One of the best movies I have ever seen. I recommend it highly.