Review of Michael (1996) by Ryan K — 04 Jan 2013

I fell for this one - I really was touched by an angel.

This review of Michael (1996) was written by Ryan K on 04 Jan 2013.

Michael has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 07 Dec 2012

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By Jody P (14) on 08 Sep 2012

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By Beata M (27) on 21 May 2012

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By Agravat B (9) on 11 Nov 2011

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We all need one at some stage in our life...like sugar in coffee…

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By Russ B (1,141) on 28 Apr 2017

Mildly amusing film about a trio of reporters investigating the appearance of an angel in Iowa. This could've been a made for TV movie…

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By Thomas K (624) on 21 Oct 2014

This is the only John Travolta movie that I really like…

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By Ken S (1,985) on 27 Sep 2011

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By David Ansen (1,073) for Newsweek (1,534) on 06 Dec 2018

I feared that Nora Ephron's angel movie, Michael, would offer another heap of predigested uplift but was pleasantly surprised to find something…

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By Andrew O (949) on 06 Apr 2012

My mom said it was the best mom she ever saw john travolta in... i'd have to say he personally played a good role but not his best…

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