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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.
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Felix Pire
- Ramon
- (as Felix A. Pire)
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- 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.
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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
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When letters written to God start getting results, and replies, people everywhere are amazed. The Post Office, however, is annoyed.
Siskel & Ebert gave the film two thumbs down upon its release. James Berardinelli gave the film one star and explained, "At least after seeing this movie, I understand where the title came from – starting about thirty minutes into this interminable, unfunny feature, I began looking at my watch every few minutes and thinking, 'Dear God, is this ever going to end?'" I have to agree, and maybe I'm being a little generous with my 5. This is probably closer to a 4, because it really isn't very funny, and as one person so aptly said, it "drowns in its own sentimentality". I suppose the bonus point will be for having David Hasselhoff and Elvira show up, even if only for a second. Tony Danza, as well. But if I ever see this movie again (I hope not), it will probably lose a star.
Siskel & Ebert gave the film two thumbs down upon its release. James Berardinelli gave the film one star and explained, "At least after seeing this movie, I understand where the title came from – starting about thirty minutes into this interminable, unfunny feature, I began looking at my watch every few minutes and thinking, 'Dear God, is this ever going to end?'" I have to agree, and maybe I'm being a little generous with my 5. This is probably closer to a 4, because it really isn't very funny, and as one person so aptly said, it "drowns in its own sentimentality". I suppose the bonus point will be for having David Hasselhoff and Elvira show up, even if only for a second. Tony Danza, as well. But if I ever see this movie again (I hope not), it will probably lose a star.
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- 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
- Runtime1 hour 52 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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