![]() ![]() Its two-hour running time, for instance, is a killer. “90 Minutes” isn’t much more far-fetched than the endless number of white-light stories that have been shared ’round the world, including last year’s “Heaven Is for Real” and Clint Eastwood‘s 2010 “Hereafter.” (Although the light is more golden than white here, perhaps appropriate considering the film seems to be sponsored by McDonald’s, complete with two trips to the drive-thru.) But even if you watch this with your mind barely open, the premise isn’t what sinks the film. A miracle indeed.Īlso Read: Hayden Christensen, Adrien Brody Thriller 'American Heist' Nearing Deal With Saban Films We know he’s dead.”) He prays over Don’s body, and soon Don is…singing, even though his body’s mangled. (Meanwhile, a somewhat comically surly EMT says, “We know our business. But the director, for no obvious reason, tries again just 11 minutes later, re-creating a scene that viewers are unlikely to have forgotten.Īnother minister, among the drivers stopped because of the accident, approaches a sheriff and says he’d like to pray for the victim. Polish renders the crash a bit goofy when he freezes a frame of Don, with a twisted mouth more likely seen on a comedian, flying out of his seat. You know the accident is coming, however, and you brace for it, and it’s as terrific as you fear. The opening is tense as Don drives through heavy rain, listening to a song on the radio whose chorus is “Praise the Lord” as he glances at a manuscript titled “I Believe in a Great God” to hammer home a point. To be fair, though, “90 Minutes” is one of the better faith-based films out there. (Perhaps the ‘stache makes him mumble.) Don’s wife, Eva, is played by Polish’s wife, Kate Bosworth, proving just how far the once-mighty (or almost-mighty) have fallen.Īlso Read: Hayden Christensen to Star in 'Marco Polo' Film for Original 'Fast and Furious' Director “90 Minutes in Heaven,” a film directed and adapted by Michael Polish from Piper’s memoir, gives about 10 minutes to the death/eternity part and dedicates the rest to Don ( Hayden Christensen, in a terrible down-home accent) bitching and literally moaning. During that time, Don experienced heaven. ![]() ![]() It also includes a note from the publisher, stories from readers, and Scriptures and quotations on heaven.In 1989, a preacher named Don Piper was involved in a car accident and declared clinically dead for 90 minutes. This special edition of Don's life-changing story includes a new preface from Don about the making of the movie, plus a personal update on the impact the book has had on him, his family, and the millions who have already heard his story. Miraculously, Piper came back to life, and the pleasure of heaven was replaced by a long and painful recovery. Back on earth, a passing minister felt led to stop and pray for the accident victim even though he was told Piper was dead. For the next ninety minutes, he experienced the glories of heaven. After a semi-truck collided with Don Piper's car, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Don Piper's incredible true story continues to expand its reach to more people than ever before. The mega bestselling book that started the heaven publishing phenomenon is now a major motion picture starring Hayden Christensen and Kate Bosworth and produced by Michael Polish. ![]()
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