Oh, God!

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Carl Reiner directed this sweet comedy about the Man Upstairs visiting Earth in the form of a funny little guy (George Burns). John Denver is the good man chosen to be God's contact in the modern age--and like an Old Testament prophet, Denver's character pays the price by being ridiculed and faced with criminal charges. Denver is a warm presence, but the film is entirely in Burns's court. Reiner feeds him lines that come out of Burns' mouth like stage patter, and it's no wonder he got a huge career boost from this film in the winter of his life. Except for some courtroom stuff in the third act--where Reiner inadvertently cheapens the movie with editing tricks to suggest "miracles"--Oh, God! is just fine. (It's certainly better than its two perfunctory sequels, Oh God! Book II and Oh God! You Devil.) --Tom Keogh

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Suppose God personally chose you to spread His message to all humankind. That's what happens to supermarket manager John Denver in a graceful comedy blessed by George Burns in his best-loved role.

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It can work..........2007-07-23

For my wife it was Stigmata. For me, it was a slightly older movie with a slightly different message. It's up to us. Religion is false.

There's a part of my beliefs that that says that the master truth is spread throughout all the religions of the world. I think it comes from a line where God names all the religious heads as his sons. I still believe it.

I don't know when I watched this movie, seeing as it was made a year before I was even born. It is a good movie as I still remember lines from it. I just watched it again today. I still love it. You should see it if you ever get the chance.

Oh God.......2007-06-11

I thought it was the lighter side of God and it made me laugh. If a movie can make me laugh, why not God who invented laughter.

The Legendary George Burns In His Most "Heavenly", Role.......2007-03-23

If ever a movie could be termed "charming", then Carl Reiner's delightful little comedy "Oh God!" starring George Burns and John Denver would most definately be it. This film had such an original premise to it at the time of its release and after viewing this film again last week I can say its main strength still rests in the brilliant casting of George Burns as "the guy upstairs", if you know who I mean! This low key and charming story is a real favourite of mine and each screening I have of it reaffirms my strong belief that actors dont have to be twenty two, tanned, buffed, and beautiful to be interesting on screen. "Oh God!" is that real rarity nowadays of a film that is equally touching, warm and thought provoking all the while carrying a positive message that isn't rammed down our throats. Prior to this film's release I'm sure George Burns would never have come to anyone's mind if they had been asked to describe what they thought God was "supposed", to look like. Depicted in the movie as an eighty something little guy with glasses, wearing a baseball cap, and with a dry ready wit it somehow totally works and seems perfectly natural. Ever since my first viewing of "Oh God!" many years ago whenever my thoughts turn to the "guy upstairs", in an instant an image of George Burns in his basball cap and plaid work shirt shuffling along the street springs automatically to mind. As has been written there's alot to be said for the power of film!

George Burns is God.......2006-11-10

George Burns as God was a great casting move. It was great to finally find it on DVD. I remember when I saw it in the movie theater, no one said a word as we all left. John Denver was great in his roll of trying to get the world to listen to him about Gods message.

The real God should have writers this funny..........2006-09-14

This is one of my favorite movies. Of course, I am a bit liberal in the religious area. Which is why it did not offend me. So sue me."Oh God" is not perfect, yet it makes me laugh and smile and feel better about life whenever I see it. If that's not success, I don't know what comic success might be. George and John were perfect for their roles.

Oh, God! 3-Pack (Oh God / Oh God Book II / Oh God You Devil)

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Oh, God! 3-Pack (Oh God / Oh God Book II / Oh God You Devil)
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Release Date: 2005-03-01

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Sequels usually stink, but this one manages to hang in there..
God in the 20th century
Another Ungodly Sequel

Oh God! Book II
Starring: George Burns , Suzanne Pleshette , David Birney , Louanne , and John Louie
Director: Gilbert Cates
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ASIN: B0006J28LO
Release Date: 2005-02-15

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Sequels usually stink, but this one manages to hang in there.........2006-06-04

Let's face it, sequels usually never surpass the original. Sure Terminator 2 and Godfather 2 are exceptions, but in the movie world, it's a simple fact sequels suck! But just because it's not usually as good as the original, does not mean that Oh God Book II is a bad movie. I actually think it deserves more credit. George Burns reprises his role as God and that within itself is a good thing because portraying our Lord is no easy feat and he saves the movie from every aspect. It's basically the same premise as OH God, only this time it's a little girl told to spread the Word. The cast is a bunch of nobodies and mind you some of the acting is pretty bad, but the little girl Tracy Richards played by (Louanne - don't ask why she has no last name, nobody really knows) but Louanne does an acceptable acting job and her little body doing big things for God makes you want to stick with it until it's all over. The script is not as creative as the original and is as predictable as any sequel could ever be, but it's still fun. There are some touching moments between George Burns and the Louanne especially at the end of the movie when God makes his grand appearance in front of everyone.

OH God Book II certainly didn't win any academy awards and it's not as good as the original or even OH God You Devil, but it still manages to be enjoyable thanks to the funny antics of George Burns.

God in the 20th century.......2004-02-27

I absolutely love this movie! One night when I was bored flipping the channels I found this movie and I am so glad that I did. It was a really creative twist on faith. A little girl thinks that God is telling her to post signs in her school saying "think God" and the whole rest goes from there. It is adorable, very creative and inspirational especially for people of faith; although it would cause some thinking in nonbelievers. The little girl is so cute and reminds me of myself when I was little. It's kind of funny how a little child was able to believe when the adults wouldn't. George Burns makes a great God in this movie. I'm going to make sure I own a copy of this movie. Make sure you watch it. The ending is really sweet. Also check out the first edition "Oh God" and Oh God, you Devil".

Another Ungodly Sequel.......2000-07-31

George Burns reprises his role of the Almighty in "Oh God! Book II", a 1980 sequel to the popular "Oh, God". Burns was great as an incarnation of the Deity in "Oh, God!" and with good direction by Carl Reiner, the movie was also good. He's still good in "Book II", yet the movie isn't.

Part of the problem is they didn't come up with a distinct and original story, a departure from what we got in the first film. The cover for the video reads "That's right, I made another movie," yet as far as I can see this is not another movie, but pretty much the same movie. It does (except for Burns) have different characters and therefore different situations, but from beginning to end "Book II" is all too similar to its predecessor.

Like its predecessor, the sequel has God coming back for the same reasons. "They are still not thinking about me," he says. "People have to be reminded I'm still around." This time, he chooses a young girl named Tracy (played by a where-is-she-now actress who just went by "Louanne") and like the late John Denver in the original, she is surprised when she gets a message to meet God. Also like Denver, she thinks it's a practical joke when she hears Burns' voice at the meeting place. But alas, like the first movie, she comes to believe and wants to get his message across.

Tracy's father (David Birney) is in advertising, so she tries to figure out a way to advertise God (as Denver did), finally coming up with the brilliant slogan "Think God". She then organizes a group of her fellow students in the school auditorium (how would be a good question) and proposes her plan to post signs and write "Think God" wherever they can.

Soon some kids can be seen crossing out some graffiti that says "Grass is good for you" to write "Think God". Later, Tracy's mother (Suzanne Pleshette) rationalizes to the school principal that "kids are going to write things on walls anyway, why not 'Think God'?" (What a dumb line. "Think God" is just as much graffiti as "Grass is good for you.")

Anyway, the similarity between the two films goes on right to the very end. I won't tell you the climax, but it's about as close as they could get within the context of the different characters. The denouement is also pretty much the same.

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Heaven Help Us.......2006-05-16

Ok, I like George Burns's first "Oh God" film. "Oh God Two" was lumpy weak sequel. I expected George Burns playing both God and the Devil would be interesating...It's Hell to swallow!

A young boy's father is asked GOD to watch over him...God says I hope he (the boy) isn't another disappointment (Foreshadowing what going to happen to the max)

The boy grows up into Ted Wass character, Billy Shelton-a Struggling musician who career is floundering and says "I would sell my very soul to the devil to make it". (Can you say WRONG ANSWER!)

He is visited by Harry Tophet (the devil) and made an offer he can't refuse. He signed the satin pact. Shelton takes over Billy Wayne, a rock star the devil recently just took his soul

Shelton sees his wife with another man. He finds out she is pregnant and wants to get out of the contract. The Devil says NO (cmon there would be no movie is he said yes). So Shelton keeps search for GOD

A holy man says GOD is in the desert. Where else would a rock star go to the desert...Las Vegas. This is where GOD and the Devil having a showdown playing poker. A rotoscoping nightmare since one or the other Burns look like he's taped.

I would have wanted more interplay between God and the Devil(THE SHOWDOWN WAS TOO SHORT)instead of a FAUST-like tale.It is a cute film, like too much sweet candy after Halloween

If you are a George Burns fan, its OKAY--I'd rather watch "Going in Style" with Burns and Art Carney

Bennet Pomerantz, AUDIOWORLD

WASSome..........2006-02-20

A little comedic gem. This third installment of the "Oh,God!" series stands on it's own. Several scenes of hilarity are woven with thought provoking ideals. George Burns is in fine form in both roles. His Harry O. Tophet is a scream. Another fine turn by the underrated Ted Wass. An actor who has the knack for comedy, slapstick, and drama. This film is actually better than the mixed reveiws that it received. A personal favorite.

George Burns Rulz !!!!!!!!.......2001-03-05

George is so cool in this flick some people may get the wrong idea about the title but in the end you realize that God can take the devil down a peg or two anytime he gets ready !!!!!!!

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My 21-month-old loves it
Oh Wow Cows
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Oh Wow! Cows!
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ASIN: B0001YJ420
Release Date: 2004-01-15

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"Oh Wow! Cows" explores a child's fascination with cows on the farm. We take you to locations across the country and show cows grazing, at the dairy or relaxing in the sun.

Children learn how to spell six words and are taught what they mean. Beautiful scenery set to classical music enhances the education experience.

Fun for kids and parent-friendly, "Oh Wow! Cows" is a great addition to any family's library.

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My 21-month-old loves it.......2007-06-08

My 21-month-old son is fascinated with cows, and this video keeps him occupied for the whole 30 minutes (Well, mostly - he still takes breaks to play with toys, but it keeps him from needing my attention for the whole 30 minutes).

The music is beautiful and peaceful, and the voice of the female narrator is pleasant and unobtrusive - I can read or study while my son watches it :) It also teaches the words "Moo," "Cow," "Hay," "Milk," "Farm," and "Calf." After watching it 3 times, "hay" has been added to his vocabulary and he's trying to spell "M-I-L-K" with the narrator! He's not old enough to really know what he's doing, but it's impressive all the same, lol.

There are only 2 things I don't particularly like about the video. 1) at the begining, the narrator says "When God created the animals, he made Cows" - this is, however, the only reference to such things in the video, so it's tolerable; 2) during the "milk" section, it shows cows at a Dairy being milked by machines. I would much prefer it to show cows on a farm being milked by humans. Still, not a huge deal.

Oh Wow Cows.......2007-01-04

My three year old who absolutely loves everything about cows does not like the video at all. A waste of money.

Repetition of this DVD won't drive parents nuts.......2004-04-16

No other children's programming will keep my 2 1/2-year-old occupied for 30 minutes than Oh Wow! Cows! He even likes to narrate as he watches, telling me when the horse will run by or pointing out the cow with horns. What's amazing is that it also draws my 13-month-old like a magnet when he hears the intro music start. This show teaches kids some basic facts about cows, but what's really neat is it teaches them how to spell six words.

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OH! MY GOD

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After nine years in college, Im Jung Hwan (Choi Sung Kook) is still nowhere close to graduating - and that's just the way he likes it. He is more than happy taking it easy and living his playboy lifestyle, preying on young innocent college girls. Go Eun Joo (Shin Yi) works as a prosecutor. She is tough, independent and seemingly all the things guys don't look for in a potential girlfriend/wife. However, when she lays eyes on Jung Hwan, she can't help herself and falls madly in love with him, and persistently pursues him until she gets what she wants. However, Eun Joo ends up with more than she bargained for as their one-night-stand leaves her pregnant with twins! Jung Hwan does the honorable thing and the couple gets married, but he can't give up his old lothario ways, so Eun Joo is forced to take drastic action, and puts her "husband-taming project" into action!

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