The first hour of this feature film was intriguing and entertaining thanks to a wonderful cast of characters brought together by circumstance. Robert Downey Jr. appears and things seem to go off track with the car scene. But I was willing to tolerate one such scene to reintroduce the characters to him. However, they decided to raise the stakes of stupidity with the conference room scene. Now, I feel like there was a tasteful way to play this scene that could of made it classic (sort of like the dinner scene in Nutty Professor or the courtroom scene from Liar Liar). Sadly, it wasn't played like that at all and it just struck me as ridiculous and worse, tedious (totally inconsistent with the first half of the movie). He makes inappropriate advances on two coworkers and makes a huge spectacle of himself all of which I found cringe-worthy. This seemed nothing more than a vehicle for Robert Downey Jr. to showcase his array of talents. I've seen this before where young actors are used/exploited for these purposes. The problem for me is that while I like Downey as an actor and find him charming, I don't find him particularly funny. He is not John Ritter or even Jim Carrey. I understand they needed a bridge to the rest of their movie where he no doubt decides to help his old friends but it just didn't work for me. Too bad since I feel it was a missed opportunity.

As someone which had zero expectations towards this film, i found it to be somewhat impressive. It's not a comedy film nowhere near of the level of 'Groundhog Day', arguably the best comedy of that year, but still, it's a enjoyable film.Of course, it's After Life's premise is very interesting, although with a strong inspiration in 'Ghost'. The first forty minutes and so are excellent and by far the best part in the film. The build-up was so interesting that i forgot the childish tones in the film. But unfortunately, the film goes downhill and it's climax really don't offers enough to the excellent build-up of the film. It's a question of action-reaction: If you creates a great conflict, you expect a great answer. Also, the cinematography was good, with a very good art design, notably using blue lightning everywhere adding an aureate feeling to it. Robert Downey Jr. don't did so much to the film,though. His acting was very below average. So, this film can be an interesting pass-time. But not recommended, unfortunately. 5.8/10

It's rare to find a composer who writes music throughout films anymore. This composition was fantastic and really pulls at the heart strings as much as this movie does. It's a great feel good movie for all ages. Robert Downey Jr. is at his best and Tom Sizemore and the rest of the cast are fantastic. It's so great to see a movie with so much character and so much creativity. I really enjoyed the time period acting and how true to form they were. The movie will make you feel good and give you the satisfaction that you search for when paying a couple of bucks to see a film. This director needs to come back to making big budget films. Excellent Acting, Excellent Music, Excellent Film

*Heart And SPOILERS* Four people (Charles Grodin, Alfre Woodard, Tom Sizemore and Kyra Sedgwick) die in a bus accident at the same time a little boy, Thomas, is born.The ghosts become his not-so-imaginary friends, but have to leave him (while keeping a careful eye on him) for his own good.We flashforward to a few years later; the now grown up Thomas (Robert Downey Jr.) is an uptight, closed off young man who is stuck in a work he doesn't actually like and has problems with his girlfriend (Elizabeth Shue).And if that wasn't enough, he finds he has to help his ghost friends, because they've been called up to Heaven and must put their unsolved problems to rest.Will Thomas be able to help them all? I rewatched 'Heart And Souls' for the first time in a while, and I realized it's even better than I remembered; nicely paced, with funny jokes, touching moments and a whole sincerity to it that makes this movie a real treat.It's perfect to watch with the kids and alone.Heart And Souls: 8/10.