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Writers (WGA):
Elaine May (1978 screenplay Heaven Can Wait) andWarren Beatty (1978 screenplay Heaven Can Wait) ...
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Release Date:
16 February 2001 (USA) moreTagline:
A story of premature reincarnation.Plot:
After dying before his time, an aspiring comic gets a second shot at life...by being reincarnated as a wealthy but un-likeable businessman. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
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No guts, no glory moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Chris Rock | ... | Lance Barton | |
| Regina King | ... | Sontee Jenkins | |
| Chazz Palminteri | ... | King | |
| Eugene Levy | ... | Keyes | |
| Frankie Faison | ... | Whitney Daniels | |
| Mark Addy | ... | Cisco | |
| Greg Germann | ... | Sklar | |
| Jennifer Coolidge | ... | Mrs. Wellington | |
| Wanda Sykes | ... | Wanda | |
| John Cho | ... | Phil Quon | |
| Mario Joyner | ... | Apollo M.C. | |
| Bryetta Calloway | ... | Gospel Singer | |
| Martha Chaves | ... | Rosa | |
| Brian Rhodes | ... | Charles Wellington, III | |
| Herb Lovelle | ... | Trashman |
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Rated PG-13 for language, sexual humor and some drug references.Parents Guide:
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87 minLanguage:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
USA:PG-13 (certificate #38009) | Iceland:L | Malaysia:U | South Korea:15 | Finland:K-11 | Canada:14A (Manitoba) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Ontario) | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Brazil:12 | Germany:6 | Netherlands:AL | Spain:7 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12 | Singapore:PGFun Stuff
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The comedian Joe Guy in this film is taken from the real-life comedians, brothers Joe Torry and Guy Torry. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Lance/Wellington gets on stage at his own club, he takes the microphone off its stand and the cord disconnects. When the camera cuts back to him, the mic is plugged back in. His volume remains constant throughout. moreSoundtrack:
Ruff Ryders' Anthem moreFAQ
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To enjoy any fantasy comedy, the viewer must be able to suspend disbelief. It is impossible to suspend disbelief for Down to Earth.
Why do we see Chris Rock as Chris Rock, when everyone around him sees him as Charles Wellington, rich, fat white man? Why? Because the producers thought they could make more money showcasing Rock, than having us see Rock as Wellington. It ruins much of the movie's attempted humor. For example, when Rock (as Wellington) uses the "N" word, black folks who hear him become furious, and we have to remember that he is supposedly this rich, fat white man.
The film does have some funny moments, and Regina King is attractive as the love interest. It could have been really good, though.