Down to Earth (2001 film)
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Heaven Can Wait by Elaine May and Warren Beatty |
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| Music by | Jamshied Sharifi |
| Cinematography | Richard Crudo |
| Edited by | Priscilla Nedd-Friendly |
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| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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87 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $49 million |
| Box office | $71.2 million |
Down to Earth is a 2001 American comedy film directed by Chris and Paul Weitz and written by Chris Rock, Lance Crouther, Ali LeRoi and Louis C.K. It is the third film based on Harry Segall's stageplay Heaven Can Wait, preceded by Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941) and Heaven Can Wait (1978). The film stars Chris Rock as Lance Barton, a comedian who is killed before his time on Earth is through. He is given another chance to continue his life, but in the body of a middle-aged rich white man.
The film was released on February 16, 2001, received generally negative reviews from critics and grossed $71 million against its $49 million budget.
Lance Barton (Chris Rock) is a struggling comedian who is quite funny and confident in his personality, but is unable to bring his talent across in front of an audience. After being booed off stage one night he hears about an opportunity from his manager, Whitney Daniels (Frankie Faison), at the Apollo Theater, which is having a goodbye show due to its imminent closing. He is hoping to get a chance to prove himself in front of a real audience, when on his way home riding a bike Lance is distracted by Sontee Jenkins (Regina King). Not paying attention, he is hit by a semi truck and is instantly killed. Because of this, Lance is brought up to Heaven where he meets the angels, King (Chazz Palminteri) and Keyes (Eugene Levy) who reveal that Lance has died before his time, and can help Lance return to Earth.
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