Review of Michael (1996) by Randy K — 19 Feb 2009

I just loved eveything about this movie. See Michael the archangel depicted this way was very interesting.

This review of Michael (1996) was written by Randy K on 19 Feb 2009.

Michael has generally received mixed reviews.

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