Porta do Céu

Im 53 yrs old thru the years Ive asked isnt there more to life than feeling like your waiting for that last ride. Always wondering is there heaven or hell you hear and you read peoples versions and unless you see or experience it for yourself its hard to believe. But this movie give you hope

I think reviews should be based on the content of the movies, not a person's personal beliefs. Majority of people know and have their own opinions of what Angels are, so why bring in the "biblical" references to this or any other spiritual movie. We all have our own Spiritual/Religious views and if they differ from someone else - so be it. Enjoy the movie - I personally loved it for light entertainment, a far cry from the over produced Violent/catastrophe end of days type movie. The players were run of mill with the acting and seemed to keep to the storyline. Whatever your interpretation of the afterlife is - this is a movie most are going to enjoy.

I liked the characters and acting. The movie caused me to reflect on my own beliefs. I liked putting my own interpretation on the events of the movie. It didn't take long to see that the setting was in Utah. i grew up there and love the scenery and the culture of the area. I related to the grandmother the most. The family values and feelings of closeness and caring in the family were inspiring to me. I could see the reflection of many biblical teachings in the script of the movie. Some themes that stood out most were: "what greater love can be shown than when one gives up their own life for a friend." "Unconditional love overcomes many problems." Forgiveness and repentance are basic principles of Christ like living. "Faith precedes the Miracle."

I really tried to like this movie. The beginning starts out okay, but long and lots of filler music, to show the plot was thin. I guess the reason Carpenter and Cain acted in this must be they needed the money.

It is some kind of religious theme but I'm not sure what it compares to.

It just sad. They show a lot of panning around scenery with music, the problem is it's dead looking and not appealing. Maybe that was their intention.

They try to include some make shift 'effects' but it consisted of white screen and let your imagination do the work.

They insult the local population and show them as extremely stupid.

It was all I could do to watch the entire movie.

Has a bit of a slow start, that's why I gave it an 8. Otherwise the movie is very good and I would recommend it to anyone. Definitely worth watching. Definitely has me interested in watching more movies similar to this one. Would have given it a 10 if it wasn't for the slow start to the movie.