Garry Marshall's fast-paced, Capra-esque comedy probably out-Capras Capra himself in sentimentality, but the terrific cast makes for a rarity: a feel good-comedy that's actually very funny. Tom Turner (Greg Kinnear) is a charismatic L.A. con man who's arrested for working
two undercover cops and forced to take a legit job in the dead-letter department of the post office. His duties include sorting through undeliverable mail -- all those letters addressed to Santa Claus, Elvis and, most often, God. After accidentally sending off his first paycheck to the indigent
writer of a "Dear God" letter, Tom finds himself playing the unlikely -- and surprisingly pleasant -- ro...
Released:
1996
Rated:
PG
Length:
111 mins