
Down to Earth
A comedian’s untimely death leads to a hilariously improbable second chance in *Down to Earth*, a romantic comedy where a stand-up finds himself reborn as a vastly different man – a wealthy, hardened industrialist. This isn’t a story of angelic grace, but a chaotic, fish-out-of-water experience as he clumsily navigates a life of privilege and attempts to resurrect his comedic ambitions from within a completely altered persona. The film distinguishes itself by focusing not on the wonder of the afterlife, but on the jarring, comical disconnect between a performer’s sensibilities and the ruthless world of corporate power, resulting in a uniquely awkward and ultimately heartwarming exploration of identity and unexpected transformation. It’s a story about rediscovering joyful self-expression through a most unusual vehicle, leaning into the absurdities of reincarnation and challenging expectations surrounding both success and fulfillment.
Rolprentbesonderhede
- Regisseurs
- Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
- Vrystellingsdatum
- 2001-02-16
- Looptyd
- 87 min
- Gradering
- 5.6 / 10 (435)
Rolverdeling
- Chris Rock
- Regina King
- Chazz Palminteri













