Heaven
A woman takes the law into her own hands after police ignore her pleas to arrest the man responsible for her husband's death, and finds herself not only under arrest for murder but falling in love with an officer.
Critics Sentiment
Philippa reveals her motivation about dead students and ignored police reports
The helicopter climbs higher and higher until it disappears
The film experiences its steepest decline from the helicopter theft to the ambiguous ending, dropping from moderate disappointment to active frustration among critics.
Heaven begins strongly with compelling cinematography and performances, particularly during the interrogation sequences that critics found intricate and engaging. The film gradually loses momentum in its middle section as critics noted pacing issues, before culminating in a polarizing helicopter escape ending that many found implausible and unsatisfying. While consistently praised for Blanchett's performance and visual beauty, the film's moral complexity and narrative choices divided audiences significantly.
Full cast
Cate Blanchett
Philippa
Giovanni Ribisi
Filippo
Remo Girone
Filippo's Father
Stefania Rocca
Regina
Alessandro Sperduti
Ariel
Mattia Sbragia
Major Pini
Stefano Santospago
Mr. Vendice
Alberto Di Stasio
The Prosecutor
Giovanni Vettorazzo
The Inspector
Gianfranco Barra
The Lieutenant
Vincent Riotta
Chief Guard
Giuseppe Lo Console
Special Forces Police
Teresa Piergentili
Cleaning Woman
Crew
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