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6.7/10
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A lonely landscape architect falls for the spirit of the beautiful woman who used to live in his new apartment.A lonely landscape architect falls for the spirit of the beautiful woman who used to live in his new apartment.A lonely landscape architect falls for the spirit of the beautiful woman who used to live in his new apartment.
- Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination
Dina Spybey-Waters
- Abby
- (as Dina Waters)
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- TriviaDuring some scenes and rehearsals, director Mark Waters had Mark Ruffalo wear an earpiece to receive his lines from Reese Witherspoon, who was not on the set, replicating the situation depicted in the film where David has to relay Elizabeth's messages to the others who can neither see nor hear her.
- GoofsElizabeth is a transparent spirit, but she gives off shadows in the early scenes on the roof and in the street.
- Quotes
Elizabeth Masterson: David?
David Abbott: What?
Elizabeth Masterson: Tell him thank you.
David Abbott: We're really grateful, Jack.
Jack Houriskey: I'm not doin' it for you.
David Abbott: Oh. Then why are you doing it?
Jack Houriskey: Because someday, trust me, I'm gonna need help movin' a body, and when that day comes, I don't wanna hear any shit from you.
- Crazy creditsThe camera pans down from the DreamWorks logo to Dr. Elizabeth Masterson sitting in a foggy flower garden.
- ConnectionsFeatured in HBO First Look: Just Like Heaven (2005)
- SoundtracksJust Like Heaven
Written by Robert Smith, Boris Williams, Simon Gallup, Porl Thompson (as Paul Thompson) & Laurence Tolhurst
Performed by Katie Melua
Produced by Ralph Sall and Mike Batt
Courtesy of Dramatico Records
Featured review
This couple does romantic really well
It has been a good season for romantic comedies. Earlier on Diane Lane and John Cusack proved that comedies didn't have to be stupid, as it was properly demonstrated in a recent sex comedy. Stick to the conventions, find people with good chemistry and good looks, and you might strike gold. Witherspoon has shown incredible amounts of charm in previous outings, and this time she is on fire. The amazing surprise is Mr. Ruffalo, as her smitten "friend". He is a pleasure to watch, matching Witherspoon scene by scene and stealing a few on his own. He has fantastic comedic timing and knows how to charm his audience.
The film itself will not break any grounds, instead it pays tribute to a few classics in the past. What it doesn't do is draw too much attention to itself by being too clever, dry, or indulge in the use of four-letter words gratuitous. It recalls comedies of the past, when characters were developed and actors work their magic on the screen.
There are a couple of interesting twists along the way, and some of the romantic scenes are lovingly shot and directed. The supporting cast is very effective, making the experience light and yet very fulfilling. A+
The film itself will not break any grounds, instead it pays tribute to a few classics in the past. What it doesn't do is draw too much attention to itself by being too clever, dry, or indulge in the use of four-letter words gratuitous. It recalls comedies of the past, when characters were developed and actors work their magic on the screen.
There are a couple of interesting twists along the way, and some of the romantic scenes are lovingly shot and directed. The supporting cast is very effective, making the experience light and yet very fulfilling. A+
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- Sep 9, 2005
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- Also known as
- If Only It Were True
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Box office
- Budget
- $58,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $48,318,130
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $16,408,718
- Sep 18, 2005
- Gross worldwide
- $102,854,431
- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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