Fairaher The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

Billie Morin This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows

Ariella Broughton It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.

Cheryl A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.

vincentlynch-moonoi This was always one of my favorite romantic comedies. It's a fairly unique story, well done in terms of writing, and well-played by the key actors.I do want to say at the beginning that the Blu-Ray edition of this film, as produced by RLJEntertainment is NOT Blu-Ray quality. It's a very average DVD print. That's not to say its quality makes the movie un-enjoyable, but the sharpness is very lacking.Here, Cybill Shepherd is married to Christopher McDonald in a very happy marriage. He is killed because he learns that a powerful judge is taking bribes from a mobster. Ryan O'Neal is the best friend of both Cybill and Christopher, and is secretly in love with Cybill himself. After his death, McDonald is reincarnated, but an angel forgets to make him forget his previous life, and -- now as Robert Downey, Jr., he falls in love with his former wife (Cybill), but also in love with his own daughter. Meanwhile, Ryan continues to care for Cybill and her daughter, though he is deprived of Cyvill's love. Of course, Downey does begin remembering his former life, and finally convinces Cybill and Ryan who he really is...although the daughter never learns that. In the climax, the memory of the crooked judge returns and Downey provides the photographic evidence needed to convict him. And of course, they all (except the judge) live happily ever after -- Ryan with Cybill and Downey with the daughter (but that's okay, his memory and soul have finally been erased).This was the Robert Downey, Jr. that I loved, back when we (at least) thought he was a young Cary Grant in comedy-romance films like this one. Downey could handle such roles in a way that few such actors could. Of course, his years in embarrassing drug addiction ruined that ability...not as an actor, but as being believable when a sense of naivety was required for a part. This film was Downey at his peak in terms of romantic comedies. He's actually more successful now in totally different genres, and can no longer appear in films such as this one. A shame.Ryan O'Neal was really good here. I'm not much of a fan, but every once in a while O'Neal would come up with role where he was perfect. This is one. Similarly, Cybill Shepherd was never much on my radar, but she shines in this film. Mary Stuart Masterson (as the daughter) is equally excellent here; but it seems as if she never continued that early promise. Christopher McDonald's career also went in a different direction than one might have expected after viewing this film. He's very good here, and physical similarities (at least at the time) between him and Downey make this work.The one thing that people often bring up about this film is the Robert Downey's character ends up in love with his own daughter. Yes...but only after an angel wipes out his memory of a previous life. I guess it just depends on how you want to think of this and whether you want to let it bother you.I give this film a very strong "7", but I am disappointed in the Blu-Ray version.

kyle-cruse Ordinarily I really enjoy movies like "Chances Are," but I wasn't quite satisfied with this one for a few reasons. The first half was pretty well done overall, with Alex Finch dying and being reincarnated in a new body (played by Robert Downey Jr.). He meets up with his wife (Cybill Shepherd) and friend (Ryan O'Neal) and his daughter, who is now grown up. The scenes with them meeting again and Downey rediscovering who he once was are well done, and there is a good amount of emotion and happiness once Shepherd finally believes its really her husband reincarnated, but from there the film goes downhill. There are several sex-related scenes that turned me off completely, especially Downey and Shepherd wanting to get together again despite the difference in their age now. After that, however, the film manages to end in the most satisfying way possible, considering the circumstances of the plot. I was disappointed because I did not expect the film to become so immoral by the end. There was great potential with this story, and the scenes in heaven are well done. There is a good theme song sung by Peter Cetera and Cher, but ultimately the film is not great. For a better, similar film, try "Heaven Can Wait." Decent, but I really kind of wish I hadn't seen it because of the scenes in the second half.*** out of ****

babydevill728 The beginning of the movie was good, but as we get more into the movie it becomes absolutely terrible. When Louie died and had his soul put into another body, he and his wife should have overcome this and be together regardless. It's a disaster that Corinne ended up marrying her "dead husband's" best friend in the end. I don't know how any person with a heart could do such a cruel thing. Also, the movie ended in a horrible way. Alex, who is Louie with a different body, should have somehow gotten his original body back. And reunite in a loving way with his wife. After I finished watching this movie I was extremely disappointed. The director did an awful job with this movie. I think anyone would realize this. The ending of the movie killed the entire film. Robert Downey Jr. is a great actor. I can't understand why he even accepted such a role. I would never want to be in a movie like this. This is the worst movie I have ever seen in my whole entire life. Just disastrous, awful, terrible, disgusting.

cableaddict Not a film to be taken seriously, but a great little film nonetheless.It's definitely NOT just a piece of fluff. The acting, IMO, is excellent.One of those films you wouldn't go out of your way to see, but it brings a smile every time it comes around on cable. Like an old friend.Definitely worth seeing if you get the chance. - - - - - - -