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5.4/10
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When letters written to God start getting results, and replies, people everywhere are amazed. The post office, however, is annoyed.When letters written to God start getting results, and replies, people everywhere are amazed. The post office, however, is annoyed.When letters written to God start getting results, and replies, people everywhere are amazed. The post office, however, is annoyed.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Felix Pire
- Ramon
- (as Felix A. Pire)
- Director
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Did you know
- TriviaGarry Marshall first met Greg Kinnear when he guested on Later (1994). He was impressed by Kinnear's charisma, but did not know if he was an actor. Kinnear's performance in Sabrina (1995) finally convinced Marshall of his skill as an actor, and he earned his first lead role.
- GoofsWhen Tom first reads Marguerite's letter to God, it's says she lives in apartment 2-F at the Normandie Arms. But then when Tom addresses the envelope to Marguerite, he addresses it to apartment 22-F. When Tom arrives at the Normandie Arms to get his money back, Marguerite is speaking to the other renters, she says she lives in 2-A.
- Quotes
Bodacious TV Anchor: ...this may be the first time that a serial killer has used poison cereal to kill his victims...
- SoundtracksStraighten Up and Fly Right
Written by Nat 'King' Cole (as Nat King Cole) & Irving Mills
Performed by Lyle Lovett
Produced by Lyle Lovett & Billy Williams
Lyle Lovett performs courtesy of Curb/MCA Records
Featured review
Delightful comedy -- a fresh breeze to typical violent, sarcastic Hollywood movie making
"Dear God" is a movie the whole family can enjoy. Despite a predictable plot and an ending anyone can spot a mile away, the overall ensemble acting and dialogue are surprisingly fresh and sometimes poignant. The conversion of Tom from a conniving con who thought of every angle to profit himself to a do-gooder is gradual and quite convincing, avoiding a common pitfall of many feel-good movies. Jaded cynics may sneer at the religious tone, but it is actually not about any religion but about the uplifting experience one can gain by helping each other.
The cast of Kinnear, Metcalf, Pitillo mixed with old pros like Conway, Elizondo and Browne really deliver. Conway is especially enjoyable, a scene stealer up to his old tricks, and Metcalf is deliriously wacky. A special mention goes to the director, Gary Marshall, using subtle yet funny touch to parody the American media and court system. Overall, this movie is very delightful for everyone who is not a total cynic. Rating: 8/10.
The cast of Kinnear, Metcalf, Pitillo mixed with old pros like Conway, Elizondo and Browne really deliver. Conway is especially enjoyable, a scene stealer up to his old tricks, and Metcalf is deliriously wacky. A special mention goes to the director, Gary Marshall, using subtle yet funny touch to parody the American media and court system. Overall, this movie is very delightful for everyone who is not a total cynic. Rating: 8/10.
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Box office
- Budget
- $22,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $7,138,523
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,213,045
- Nov 3, 1996
- Gross worldwide
- $7,138,523
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