In reply to Dan Keram.

This review is written for the "Reporter," a periodical (in this case the online version) sent to the rostered church workers of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. One would expect anything written in the "Reporter" to reflect the theological viewpoint of the LC-MS. This review is not meant to be a "popular" review. The author knows it will be read by church workers who are interested in the theological perspective of the movie. Therefore, I don't understand your criticism. If you were to read a review of the movie written by a Russian Orthodox priest evaluating the movie from the perspective of Orthodoxy, would you be equally disappointed if he did not tell you if it is enjoyable to watch? As a matter of fact, the Ted Giese explicitly states, "If, on the other hand, a viewer is seeking a heartwarming, G-rated film with above-average acting, solid production values and a happy ending, then 'Heaven is for Real' will be satisfying."