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This film is surprising for the acting talent displayed. The three lead characters as well as the two supporting male characters are clearly talented. Mallory reminds me of the fun of watching Shirley Temple. No singing involved, but she is genuine and brings the same childlike glee to her acting. Christian Kane does very well as a rough edged creative type whose game has lost some of its polish over the years. Marley Shelton is great at acting both hot and cold in her relationships, a struggle for many modern business women. I liked her character more and more throughout the film, and her heart is the true focus of the film. Ernie Hudson was pitch perfect in his delivery, even though his role was relatively small . Sean Miller is decent, although the role written for him was somewhat two- dimensional and definitely predictable.

Yes, the script is formulaic. Classic conflicts arise. You may even guess some of the twists in the plot. But the movie gives you the sense that it needs to be watched. Hopefully it will give some couples new hope and help them to avoid the devastation of divorce if they pay attention to the film's lessons. If not, they'll find out the hard way, which we see demonstrated within the film. But the movie will serve as good medicine for those who will hear the message and bring more happiness to them and their children. Change like that would truly be "Heaven Sent."

It is centered around the Holidays, so it is very well in line with all the pretty good Christmas movies. It's about a couple who are in the process of divorcing, but because of something that happened during their marriage perhaps??, they might have begun to drift away from each other. One wants the divorce more than the other. Along comes someone special in their lives to help keep them together. Does it work? You'll have to watch it to see for yourself, but it does have a cool and unique take on what might have caused the distance between the two. I like this movie a lot! It doesn't have a common title centered around the holidays or Christmas, but it does take place during the holidays. I watched this on the Lifetime channel, not knowing it was in tune with the holidays, I decided to watch it anyway. Glad I did because it wasn't a waste of my time.

Yes, I know it ticks all the boxes, formulaic, tick, overly sentimental, tick, even a bit manipulative, tick, and yet.... You can't help but be charmed by the story, can't help but fall in love with that little blonde angel, coming down to earth to help a couple fall in love again. I honestly wish Hollywood made more movies like this, a beautifully sweet little movie that all the family can enjoy, devoid of profanity, pointless sexual references or violence etc. I fell in love with this movie, with the beautiful story and the sassy little blonde angel. I couldn't help but smile a huge grin at some of the charming dialogue from that little girl. I found myself recollecting it again the following day and smiling all over again. There are very few movies I can say that about. I won't spoil it for you by telling specifics or how it ends, but it's a beautiful ending to a beautiful story. Maybe I'm getting overly sentimental in my old age, but I loved it and I think you will to.

We live in a movie age that prizes high power special effects and depicts countless criminal acts from theft to robbery to torture to murder to mass murder. So the non-vicious, non-violent movies that are made can seem tame, maybe boring.

Don't let the insanity of evil and violence fill your every entertainment moment. Try a movie that explores the human condition played out in normal lives, one that explores the spiritual dimensions, one that makes you think and laugh and cry a little, too.

Wife and I were gripped and held by this movie, start to finish. Others here have written about the plot and the strengths of the acting and directing -- and we agree with those positive reviews. Heaven Sent is a family-friendly movie that blends some levity with serious life challenges, triggering something deeper in the process.

This movie ranks at the top of movies among the Lifetime and Hallmark channel offerings, and in our view, is nearly as good a film as Family Man. We'll watch it every year from here on.

Although the story has been done before, it was a nice take with the couple wanting to get divorced. I wish they had gone a different direction with the ending mainly cause it has a similar ending to the movie "Foster."

The actors did a good job but there were times when the scenes were a bit long and not much movement in progressing the story. Overall it was an okay movie to watch once.

First, the little kid is a cheap copy of Shirley Temple but without the talent. They gave her lines containing words/phrases a child that age would not know. Even many adults would have to look them up.."uber-logical".. from an eight-year-old? Second, I think it is a poor remake/copy of a movie from 1950, For Heaven's Sake. I watched Heaven Sent once and will not waste my time again.

So nice and refreshing to see a nice wholesome family movie. Christian Kane is wonderful in this roll. The whole cast is great and the little girl is just so cute. Marley Shannon is awesome also.

I recommend watching this movie any time of the year. You won't be disappointed. The story is a nice reminder of love and family.

This movie is great from beginning to end. It so nicely features the Pearl Street Mall of Boulder.

You must watch it at least twice to fully understand the story line. The early scene of the movie where, wedding vows are visually presented, is a nice plus since the movie is really all about marriage.

You will gain a greater appreciation for love, marriage and family by watching this movie.

I agree with others that you will fall in love with the eight year old angel in the movie.

I only rate about 10% of the movies a 10 and this one gets it. We have a fantasy story with a bit of a surprise at the end. Story keeps you engaged until the end. The story allows for some great humor and emotion. Such as the divorce papers never getting signed. Loved the mirror scenes. We have 3 main characters with no real distractions. Christian Kane plays the husband Billy, Marley Shelton plays the wife Maire and and the little girl Taylor is adorable. The Billy character really made the story. It was played with some real emotion and was not boring. Maire is well done and of course the little girl was adorable. No boring parts just a good fun story. I would enjoy watching again.

I love this movie. Christian kane was awesome in this movie a loving dad and devoted husband. The little.girl is just so cute. The end just made me cry... I love this movie. Kaniac forever

Now, admittedly I am a HUGE Christian Kane fan. I mean I would watch an infomercial if he was in it. LOL So even though I am not normally big into Christmas movies (Love the winter holiday and giving gifts and family and all, but I'm pagan so the Christian aspects of it just leave me a bit flat), I had to watch. I mean Christian is in it. But honestly I loved EVERYTHING about it. It's sweet, dear and that little girl just steals every scene. LOL Christian adores children to begin with and that comes through in his scenes with that adorable little blond bundle of smiles and giggles. That wasn't acting, that was just him and it was obvious it was. Seriously, this just has to be seen. And the best part, and I don't really think this is spoilery at all, but... Christian sings Christmas carols to the little girl in one scene and it's just amazing.

This movie is a beautiful handling of a very sensitive subject. The Christmas setting making it all the more poignant. It's a movie I wish had been made earlier in my life as it has made Christmas easier to deal with. The acting and directing is so beautifully handled and covers so many emotions, and struggles that we can probably all identify with. It's a different kind of Christmas movie, but is now my all time favourite.

This is a wonderful movie to watch with the family! Christian Kane does a great job in this role!

Heaven sent is a wonderful movie for the whole family. It shows that miracles aren't impossible. You just have to have the courage not to give up and believe in miracles and in yourself.

#ChristianKane such a great actor with multiple layers in his arsenal. Saw another layer with this character. He is a great actor, makes each character so believable. Just love him!!

When this showed up in my YT feed I thought, oh another one of those sappy tear jerking Christmas type movies. Well, I was half right, tear jerking yes, sappy, no way!

The beauty of this production is that it does not allow you to figure out what is going on until the very end.

The young actress here is so precious and adorable.

I won't forget this one, and I bet most of you won't either.

Who would not fall in love with a little girl asking God..."I sure would appreciate a little free advice!" And then in another scene, wrapping her little angel wing around her daddy?? Gotta watch again with the hubby!!

This is the second year in a row that I've watched this movie, and cried both times. It was an unbelievably beautiful story, and that little girl was fantastic to watch. Ladies, wear the waterproof mascara whenever you choose to watch it.

Marley Shelton gave a great performance. Christian Kane was initially the reason I watched the movie and he, of course, did not disappoint! But, Mallory James Mahoney killed it!!

I loved it so much, I'm going to buy it and make watching it a yearly tradition. This year, I'll be sharing it with my thirteen year old grandson.

A movie that has just the right amount of hope, love, cheer, laughter and tears. A real feel good for the Holidays watch.

This movie was so good. I loved the Lil girl. She steals the show. Lots of comedy, yet very touching at the same time. Families will enjoy this movie they can enjoy together. It's written around Christmas time but can be watched any time of year. Christian Kane and Mallory James Mahoney worked great together. Absolutely loved this movie.

What was I thinking the first time I reviewed this movie.

I was distracted while watching it the first time and when the ending came, I had to go back and re-watch parts of it to appreciate what happened. So I can't really judge if the movie was predictable,. There are some subtle things that occur on screen quickly, especially in the last half, so don't do what I did. To get the full impact, pay attention with both eyes and ears.

There is a really powerful twist. Even if you figured it out and expected it, when it hits you what's going on it's like a gut punch.

I love Christian Kane, but I wanted Billy to be more tender towards Maire. But then she hardly encourages him. Even so, I enjoyed Marley Shelton, who is new to me. I assume that Mallory James Mahoney, the actress, is close to the age she appears. She does an excellent job with the part and more so if she is that young. And she is adorably cute. Taylor is truly the center of the movie and she pulls all the relationships together.

Several reviewers say the movie is formulaic. In the sense of having a small child pull at the heartstrings, I agree, but in other ways I do not. While there are some of the overused tropes like building a snowman, decorating, and the competing rival, it did not feel like a paint by numbers Christmas script. I thought there were several fresh elements to the story, like helping Daddy shave, the scene with the policeman, and the premise of taking care of the little girl causing the separated couple to live together again. There are many funny moments and many tender moments.

The movie has definite supernatural elements to it. In one of the early scenes it's clear that only Billy and Maire can see Taylor.