Heaven on Earth

Rating: 10/10 (13 November 2002)

I was really reluctant to watch this movie as the South African critics had given it really bad reviews. They are obviously Aliens masquerading as humans. Mel Gibson gives the performance of a life time. He leads you through the most tumultuous roller coaster ride of emotional ups and downs from calmness to terror, from love to abject hate just by the expressions on his face. This is a must see. If you have ever questioned those "coincidences" in life go and see this movie. The casting of Joaquim Phoenix as his brother was sheer genius and the Author / Director's cameo appearance is tastefully done and helps to bring home his passion for the story. I was a bit put off at first by the way scenes never seemed to flow, nothing is flowing about this movie. Its very "boxed" time wise. By the end of the movie you realize why the Director did that. The photography is sublime. Its like standing in a Renaissance Gallery looking at the Masters paintings. This movie is profound. YOU HAVE TO WATCH THIS MOVIE!!