Some viewers found it to be a powerful "tearjerker" and praised Hudson’s performance for its vulnerability.
While under anesthesia, Marley has a near-death vision where she meets God (portrayed by Whoopi Goldberg as Marley's "feminist ideal"). God grants her three wishes: A Little Bit of Heaven (2011)
The film explores the fear of mortality, the importance of reconciling with family, and the power of love at the end of life. Cast and Key Characters Character Description Kate Hudson Marley Corbett Some viewers found it to be a powerful
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes gave it a low 4% approval rating, calling it a "fatally misguided" and "schmaltzy" film that struggled with tonal shifts between comedy and tragedy. Cast and Key Characters Character Description Kate Hudson
A whimsical, wise representation of God in Marley's visions.
After learning she has terminal cancer, Marley meets Dr. Julian Goldstein (Gael García Bernal). Their professional relationship eventually turns romantic, forcing Marley to confront her fear of intimacy.