The read
A Balasaur Score of 74 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.2/10, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, Metacritic 63/100. Scores higher than 85% of the 757 1990s romance movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
Is there love after death? After he dies suddenly, the hapless advertising executive Daniel Miller finds himself in Judgment City, a gleaming way station where the newly deceased must prove they lived a life of sufficient courage to advance in their journey through the universe. As the self-doubting Daniel struggles to make his case, a budding relationship with the uninhibited Julia offers him a chance to finally feel alive.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic63/100
329 audience votes
Key crew
- Albert BrooksScreenplay
- Michael GoreOriginal Music Composer
- Albert BrooksDirector
Cast
- Albert BrooksDaniel Miller
- Meryl StreepJulia
- Rip TornBob Diamond
- Lee GrantLena Foster
- Michael DurrellAgency Head
- James EckhouseJeep Owner
- Gary BeachCar Salesman
- Julie CobbTram Guide
- Peter SchuckStan
- Time WintersPorter
- Sharlie StuartSusan
- Beth BlackSoap Opera Woman
Stills
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Themes
afterlifeallegoryprosecutionheavensatirereincarnationcar accidentcourtroomadvertising agencypast life
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