Fresh
It tells its tale of love, community and redemption with soap-operatic mood swings and a true believer's faith in the transcendent powers of music.
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle
As It Is in Heaven
2004 · 2h 12m · Not Rated
Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance
Directed by
Kay Pollak
Overview
A musical romantic tragedy about a famous composer who moves back to his small hometown after having had heart troubles. His search for a simple everyday life leads him into teaching the local church choir, which is not easily accepted by the town yet the choir builds a great love for their teacher.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
83%
Tomatometer
Fresh
As It Is in Heaven works best as a thematic piece of art. It's a statement on the ugliness of humanity and the power of music to wound, but then heal.
Mario Tarradell, Dallas Morning News
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