It’s possible Warren Beatty shares an appreciation for Powell & Pressburger, because the film carries echoes of "Matter of Life and Death" from 1946. Instead of a pilot, we follow quarterback “Joe” (Beatty), mistakenly chosen to board the Concorde headed for heaven. He objects to supremo “Jordan” (James Mason), who realizes Joe still has roughly fifty years left on Earth. A simple return seems logical, but he’s already been cremated. That's one complication too many, even for those in charge of the celestial realm. "Jordan" then decides to temporarily inhabit the body of someone else waiting in line, selecting millionaire industrialist “Farnsworth.” This man has accumulated a considerable number of adversaries, including his manipulative wife (Dyan Cannon) and the persistent British activist “Betty” (Julie Christie), who is determined to prevent her village from being destroyed for an oil refinery. Now inhabiting this new body, Joe’s primary desire is to return to football—and now he has the resources to purchase a whole team. Reconnecting with coach "Max" (Jack Warden), whom he manages to convince of his identity, we enter into a mild comedy that celebrates teamwork and environmentally responsible business methods. Cannon provides a standout performance as the scheming wife, but Mason’s presence feels somewhat underwhelming; otherwise, it's a fairly commonplace story that has occasional bright spots, though not quite enough of them. It’s certainly agreeable to watch if you happen upon it on television during a rainy afternoon.

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