
When Bobby dies in a car accident he is not allowed to enter heaven but has to stay in one of the lower levels until he has worked enough as an guardian angel in order to deserve paradise. He is first given an assignment of helping a young kid named Lenny, who later Bobby founds out is his son. Lenny has a crush for a girl named Sharon who is the most beautiful girl of the class. But she does not even notice him until Bobby helps Lenny change his image and boosts his confiden... (Full plot summary below)
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When Bobby dies in a car accident he is not allowed to enter heaven but has to stay in one of the lower levels until he has worked enough as an guardian angel in order to deserve paradise. He is first given an assignment of helping a young kid named Lenny, who later Bobby founds out is his son. Lenny has a crush for a girl named Sharon who is the most beautiful girl of the class. But she does not even notice him until Bobby helps Lenny change his image and boosts his confidence. By doing this Bobby dresses Lenny up making him a playboy and tough guy so that he gets what he wants although Bobby knows that this is not the best. Bobby later realizes that Lenny's mother is his former girlfriend who has married another guy. Although not being allowed he makes himself visible to her... after some situations take place he vows to give his soul up to help his son from losing his own life. This unknowingly earns Bobby a trip to Heaven or "uptown" as the movie refers to it.
Leave your thoughts about The Heavenly Kid.
| MovieholeClint MorrisA gem as memorable as your first attempt at lacing your own shoes. One to be treasured. |
| Washington PostPaul AttanasioEverything about "The Heavenly Kid" is ripped off, from a sprig of music that apes the "Beverly Hills Cop" theme to Gedrick, who was obviously cast because he looks like Tom Cruise, but cheaper. |
| DVDTalk.comScott WeinbergWorthy of attention from only the staunchest of '80s archivists. |
| Miami HeraldBill CosfordTeenage summer film trash such as The Heavenly Kid makes one root for the leaves to start turning brown. |
| Chicago ReaderDave KehrCary Medoway uses backlighting and spatially distorting lenses to give the film the hyped-up look of a rock video, but his handling of actors is so inept that he must rely on the rock score to make the most basic emotional points. |
| The New York TimesJanet MaslinGuardian angel movies almost always have a little charm, but The Heavenly Kid has none. |
| User Reviewamy mThis is a classic 80's movie. If you are a big fan of the 80's movies this is a must have. A story about a kid and his problems, a guardian angel and he has a cool 57 chevy..... very good movie. |
| User ReviewDebbie SThis has always been one of my favorite movies. :) |
| User ReviewBJ DI use to watch this movie all the time when i was younger. now i have to find it on DVD.. |
| User ReviewBubba Hthis movie is my favorite cause richard mulligan is in it |