this be one of my favorite capra esque comedy . this movie be just mean to be enjoy and not deconstruct and microscopically analyze . it not religious commentary . it fun . it fantasy . the surprisingly negative comment ( imho ) reflect a level of expectation that professional film critic have lead u to think must be a part of every movie . others have describe travolta role ( it the reason you will watch the movie over and over ) and the excellent support cast ( include sparky . ) . sometimes a cigar be just a cigar while sometimes a movie be just fun . enjoy .