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Just like Heaven (2005)
Director: Mark Waters
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From Time Out New York
David (Ruffalo) sublets a quaint San Francisco apartment, only to find it's inhabited by comely blond ghost Elizabeth (Witherspoon), who's given to ordering him around as if she's his uptight girlfriend. And since he's the only one who can see his new companion, he consequently bewilders onlookers with an apparent tendency to talk to himself. As their initial bickering turns into grudging friendship, it's obvious that these two will get together—if their metaphysical obstacle can be overcome. Despite too much slapstick, Witherspoon and Ruffalo manage to breathe life into what could easily be a one-joke vehicle, or worse, a sappy tear fest.Author: EC
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Cast & crew
Director: Mark Waters
Producer: Laurie MacDonald, Walter F Parkes
Cast: Reese Witherspoon, Mark Ruffalo, Donal Logue, Dina Waters, Ben Shenkman, Jon Heder, Ivana Milicevic full cast
Duration: 95 mins
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