Some Kind of Heaven

Director Lance Oppenheim constructs a portrait of a community through patient observation rather than interviews or narration. He explores the stark contrast between a curated ideal of perpetual youth and the raw, human emotions of his subjects, relying on imagery that feels both surreal and intimately truthful.

What lingers after the credits is a complex blend of irony and empathy. It’s a reflection on the American dream reaching its final, peculiar form. — MovieFinder Editorial