The Case for Heaven

I would very much like to be able to recommend this, especially for non-believers. There are some really moving pieces, especially about near-death experiences of both heaven and hell. Lee's story and the Christian message are absolutely excellent, but this movie itself we found to be long, drawn out and somewhat disjointed. We were quite disappointed in the way that it was made, but the message is spot on. If you have the time and can wade through it, the teaching points are well worth it.

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This had so much uncapped potential. The framework was laid out, but they never dove into the details written in the book. I was left scratching my head during so many moments of this movie. They utilized unorganized cinematography to try and create an ascetic that was never needed in the first place.

The only part that I enjoyed was when they interviewed John Burke, who wrote "Imagine Heaven" based on his research of Near-Death experiences.

As a believer, I was very disappointed.

And if I were an unbeliever, I would have not been spiritually challenged.

Do yourself a favor, and just read the book.

I appreciated the well rounded POVs the film provided, so that believers and non believers alike could relate to it with giving an opportunity for those who don't believe to consider asking certain questions. The fact that believers are the most critical means they think this film was meant for them alone. But just like the church is meant to be for the sinners.... So this film was meant for hearts to be opened and I appreciated that so much. I love that the book and film go in different directions, allowing the viewer to not feel like they've wasted their time rewatching what they just read. Strobel mentioned that in several interviews leading up to me watching it- that it would offer more and differing things than just what his book discussed. Honestly, I left the theater wanting to see more of each interview and would pay for any of the extended interviews. I can't explain too much here without giving too many spoilers, but I cried and related to many of the different stories. I love the artistic point of views of different walks of life and how faith impacts generations, so ONE person's near death experience and their coming to Christ would affect so many generations to follow. It's beautifully done, and the music made you want to feel like you could hear John Burke talk about heaven all day.... And eager to be there with Christ asap.

Anyways. Loved it. When can we see more?

The film seems to be haphazardly put together with not that much new information/thoughts on the afterlife. Having said that it's not a bad starting point for someone who is a novice to Christ. It makes some deep and profound points but they are made somewhat insignificant due to the constant and self indulgences/biography of the lead characters.

I've read the wonderful book by Lee Strobel, and found it provided answers to the many questions that people have about what happens after a person dies, and what heaven is like if it's real. I was excited to hear about a movie based on the book and did not want to miss it.

I found the movie very good and would recommend it to anyone. A concern is that the movie did not seem to be on-track with the "case for heaven" as the book, and at times it deviated into areas that were not in the book. Occasionally I found myself asking, "How does this support the case for heaven?" The answer was not clear to me. Also I noticed that several topics in the book (such as whether there is evidence for reincarnation instead of heaven) was not mentioned at all.

Is it a good movie you should see? Yes. Does it represent the material in the book well? Only partially. So even if you see the movie, be sure to read the book as it contains so much more I wish had been included.