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Dear God (1996)

Starring: Roscoe Lee Browne, Tim Conway Director: Garry Marshall Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Format: DVD

4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Actors: Roscoe Lee Browne, Tim Conway, Coolio, Hector Elizondo, Anna Maria Horsford
Directors: Garry Marshall
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, Surround Sound, Digital Sound, NTSC
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
Number of discs: 1
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Paramount
DVD Release Date: January 27, 2004
Run Time: 112 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

ASIN: B0000UJLTG
Amazon.com Sales Rank: #20,942 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)
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Greg Kinnear's limited talents are stretched too thin in his role as a selfish con man who becomes a nice guy after being sentenced to work at the dead-letter department of an L.A. post office. Deciding that it's nicer to help people than rip them off, Kinnear's character leads a band of mailroom wackos in responding to the entreaties of those who write to God for divine help via the mailbox. The film strains to be reminiscent of Frank Capra's populist comedies while also covering a lot of other, far less sophisticated comedy bases. Laurie Metcalf is mostly irritating as a neurotic postal worker who tries to keep the hero out of jail, when it's discovered he's removing dead letters from their basement burial ground. Hector Elizondo does his dignified thing, and Jack Klugman and Roscoe Lee Browne are somewhere in the mix. Tim Conway is the best element, a half-crazed mailman with the only shred of real humanity in this supposedly human tale. --Tom Keogh

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Many people write to god. Somebody is answering. Con artist tom turner is assigned to a post offices dead letter office. By responding to letters addressed to god with a few miracles hes in the right place to pocket any offerings mailed back. But an unexpected miracle takes place the city starts cheering him on. Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 03/22/2005 Starring: Greg Kinnear Hector Elizondo Run time: 112 minutes Rating: Pg Director: Garry Marshall

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3.0 out of 5 stars Warm Fuzzy Film, Some Funny Moments, Otherwise Forgettable, January 16, 2003

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This review is from: Dear God [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Greg Kinnear plays a small-time scam artist that is arrested and sentenced to find gainful employment for a year. He ends up in the DLO (Dead Letter Office) of Los Angeles' post office, working with a colorful collection of characters headed up by his supervisor (Hector Elizondo) and a former postal carrier (Tim Conway).

Kinnear decides to open one of the DLO letters addressed to God, and ends up answering it by mistake. Soon, his colleagues want in on the action and decide that they, too, want to start answering some of the letters written to God. Warm fuzzies ensue.

However, before too long, news media and the Post Office take notice. One of the DLO employees is arrested and Kinnear is left with a decision to make - let the other guy take the fall or own up to his part in it all.

A humorous courtroom scene follows along with a happy ending.

This isn't a great film by any stretch of the imagination, but it is enjoyable and worth a few laughs. Each off-the-wall character acts consistently thoroughout the film. Each, in their own way, contributes to the humor of the film.

It's a light-hearted, feel-good film about the power of doing good.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This movie is hilarious!, August 26, 2002

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This review is from: Dear God [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I absolutely loved this movie. The acting is wonderful, the laughs are many, and it moves quickly. It's a beautiful story that will leave your heart smiling.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Cute, uplifting movie, November 16, 2002

By	Alycia Detvay "AnnArboreum" (Colorado Springs, CO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Dear God [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I remember seeing this in the theatre and I really think this is a fun movie to watch. Greg Kinnear is fun, the rest of the characters are great to watch, and even though the story is a little weak at times, it still makes you laugh. It also shows that when people band together, there's a lot they can accomplish.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Dear God
Dear God [Region 2]

The movie was very good and uplifting. Alot of familar actors & actresses in it.

Published 5 months ago by Cheryl Walther

5.0 out of 5 stars A great movie to lift your spirits and make you laugh.
I was so excited that this movie came out in DVD. I had worn out a copy I taped off of the TV airing of the movie many years ago. Read more

Published 9 months ago by E. A. NORRIS

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Triumphs
Entertaining, enjoyable feel-good story. I liked it so well that I bought one for most of our family and one for us to keep.

Published 23 months ago by L. Riese

5.0 out of 5 stars Dear God
Wonderful DVD, very realistic, great acting and very close to believeable as far as the Postal System is concerned. Again great acting.

Published on May 7, 2007 by Leland A. Fitts

4.0 out of 5 stars postal comedy
I truly enjoyed this movie. Greg Kinear is funny but the kudos goes to evryone else. This movie shows what it is like to work t the Post Office.

Published on March 5, 2007 by Michael A. Dutka

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this movie!!!!!!
This is the best movie ever made. I don't know why I love it so much. I just found out it was coming out on DVD. I can't wait. I will be the first person to buy it. Read more

Published on November 16, 2003

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay, nothing to write home about.
This movie had a few laughs and a few touching moments. I like Greg Kinnear a lot and he's the reason I picked up this film. Read more

Published on August 10, 2000 by Eric Raines

5.0 out of 5 stars My Review
This is a very sweet show and I would reccomend it to anyone. But, I sincerly wish that I could purchase the soundtrack somewhere...

Published on January 19, 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars It was funny
This was a pretty cool movie. Kinda cute. I thought this movie was amusing. I don't know if it is worth it to buy, but definitely worth seeing. Read more

Published on July 5, 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars none
i thought that this was very goo d movie i likes it how the pose office people disated to help the caracter tom make people happy by answering gods mail.

Published on March 31, 1999

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