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I only viewed it because it was free to me. I would not pay a quarter to see the thing. Not because it was negative about the town(?) I live in, but because it portrays it's characters as pitiful and representative of a TV norm. They are/were not the norm in TV. It is only one SMALL view of the Villages, made by someone that obviously or evidently has an agenda against TV. I would dissuade anyone from viewing the film, but I would definitely advise them to come and see for themselves. TV was not meant to be a mental institution for the downtrodden or hopeless. It does not vet those that wish to move here and filter out the unwanted. It merely offers a decent place to live for a demographic that prefers to gather with those of same interests and similar lifestyles. I have lived all over the world, but have now settled here for several reasons that I won't go into.
Almost Heaven gives a negative and dark version of life in the Villages. It isn't wrong, just a small blemish in a decent place that a very few wish to disparage. Jealousy? Perhaps. Political bias against a majority of conservative believers? Perhaps. Or, just a means to draw attention or make money by someone that found a lucrative opportunity.
As for The Villages advertising only the positive aspects of this community, I have never known McDonald's to show the negative such as a disclaimer that their product may cause heart disease or obesity. Perhaps The Villages should have a disclaimer that golf may cause back injuries and shoulder stress. Maybe they should warn folks that living here may incur dog poop in their yards from inconsiderate pet owners, or slow drivers by the elderly residents.
Almost Heaven would not be worth watching as entertainment. I was just curious due to other threads about it on here and had the time to view it. Time wasted in my opinion. The Villages is NOT heaven. Heaven can wait (no pun intended). The Villages is just a nice place to live with like minded (in most cases) folks of the same generation (old codgers) that wish some piece and quiet or maybe a lifestyle that is not limited to the non-work days/non-school days of up North.
It seems that many (younger?) folks want seniors to be quiet and out of sight, or just pass from life peacefully and conveniently so as not bothersome to their busy lives.
If you enjoy dark, negative movies then Almost Heaven might suit your purpose. But, remember that it is not a good example of the Villages life and should not be even considered if thinking of making a move to live here. 150 thousand people must have seen something good about this place or it would not be in a constant flux of expansion.