Heaven Can Wait (1978) - Warren Beatty and Buck Henry

The remake of Here Comes Mr. Jordan with another film's title. This one is somewhat egocentric Warren Beatty, expanding upon his self congratulatory work in Shampoo. The story is familiar, and aside from exchanging football for boxing, this one doesn't differ much from the original. Beatty and Henry's film is more comical I believe than the original, but with the same notions of tragedy. This was the last time Beatty and Christie co-starred as it was after their breakup. The film however embodies all of the old fashioned trademarks of classic escapist entertainment. Did it need to be made? Probably not, but is it still a worthwhile movie, sure.

*Heaven Can Wait was nominated for best picture, best actor (Beatty), best adapted screenplay, best cinematography, best director, best original score, best supporting actor (Jack Warden), best supporting actress (Dyan Cannon). It won best art direction.