it a shame this movie be rat pg 13 it be really quite suitable for anyone though young kid might not follow it too well . it belong to that wonderful genre of serio comic ghost or angel story that would have to include everything from capra it a wonderful life to wenders wing of desire . the photography be stun and the act first rate and and wonder of wonder the tone be uplift . my only criticism be that there be not much ambiguity in the film . the two interwoven story seem intriguingly mysterious at first while but they resolve themselves a little too nicely for my taste . a the director point out in his commentary on the dvd and all the ingredient of irwin story be on his bedside table . the symbolism be just a trifle too pat for me . but what a lark . my favorite scene have to be when the relocation team try to get breakfast at a diner . this be practically theatrical in it magic a tour de force of witty act subtle and playful and and positively rhythmic couple with striking cinematography and an acute eye for the grotesque . northfork be funny and touching and gorgeous to look at and magical ( with the above reservation ) and have not one single car chase . an easy nine star .