Heaven Sent
Heaven Sent

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Heaven Sent

2016
Movie
85 min
English

As Christmas approaches, the end is near for Billy and Marie's marriage until an eight-year-old runaway angel from heaven takes it upon herself to rekindle the love they once shared.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: John StricklandGenres: Drama, Crime, Mystery

Plot Summary

Amelia Brooks seems to have it all: a loving partner, a successful career, and a beautiful home. However, her seemingly perfect life takes a dark turn when she starts experiencing disturbing visions and memory lapses. As the lines between reality and delusion blur, Amelia begins to suspect that something sinister is lurking beneath the surface of her idyllic existence, leading her on a desperate search for the truth before her life unravels completely.

Critical Reception

Heaven Sent was met with mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise directed at Sheridan Smith's powerful performance. While some critics found the plot's twists predictable or overly convoluted, many appreciated the show's exploration of psychological themes and its suspenseful atmosphere. Audiences generally responded well to the emotional depth of the story and Smith's portrayal of a woman struggling with her sanity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Sheridan Smith delivers a compelling and emotionally charged performance.

  • The series offers a suspenseful journey into a character's deteriorating mental state.

  • Some viewers found the plot twists to be somewhat predictable or overly reliant on psychological drama.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available or consistently reported for this miniseries, making a specific summary difficult to provide.

Fun Fact

Sheridan Smith, who plays the lead role of Amelia Brooks, underwent significant physical transformation and preparation to portray the character's increasing psychological distress and its effects.

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