Michael

1996
PG
1h 45m

IMDb RATING

5.7/10

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Comedy Drama Fantasy

Two tabloid reporters checking out a report of the Archangel Michael living with an old woman find that it's true. But that's not the only surprise.Two tabloid reporters checking out a report of the Archangel Michael living with an old woman find that it's true. But that's not the only surprise.Two tabloid reporters checking out a report of the Archangel Michael living with an old woman find that it's true. But that's not the only surprise.

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IMDb RATING

5.7/10

46K

YOUR RATING

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Awards
- 1 nomination

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Trivia
John Travolta took 500 hours of Spanish lessons in preparation for this film. When asked why, he said "just in case."

Goofs
While Pansy Millbank repeatedly says she is making eggs "over easy," she clearly makes scrambled eggs.

Quotes
Michael: You gotta learn to laugh, it's the way to true love.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Michael/Mother/The People vs. Larry Flynt/The Evening Star/The Portrait of a Lady/I'm Not Rappaport (1996)

Soundtracks
Winter Wonderland
Written by Felix Bernard and Richard B. Smith (as Dick Smith)
Published by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)
Performed by Dion DiMucci (as Dion)
Produced by Dion DiMucci for Salt Productions Inc.
Courtesy of The Right Stuff
Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets

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7/10

He is an angel, not a saint.

Angels are a bit of an American obsession, but are often rather boring. They are the messengers of God, and also the arc angels are great warriors (Lucifer being the toughest and best looking until he was kicked out of heaven).

So what happens if you don't believe in anything, let alone angels and you are sent to investigate an angel story, only to meet one with wings and less than angelic attitude.

Maybe that is what America needs, being a puritan is different from being good. Michael is a rude, obnoxious, womanizing messenger of heaven who will fulfill your wishes, and make you care enough about the world that you will be touched.

Funny, but not greatly so, touching but not overly sentimental, intelligent without being clever...it is just a good simple, small comedy. Watch on a lazy Sunday afternoon.