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Release Date: 04 February, 2003 Retail Price: $12.98 OUR Price: $8.99 You SAVE: $3.99! Cast: Complete Cast (16 total) |
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Michael, a man' type of angel
OK. So it wasn't a stunningly brilliant movie, but it was funny and hooks you.
John Travolta dons the Michael, Archangel garb and wears it the whole movie. Travolta doesn't seem to mind looking worn and out of shape nor does he act like we would expect an angel to act. But that's all right because it creates more humor down the road. William Hurt, Andie MacDowell, and Robert Pastorelli are, at first bemused as the scandal-rag reporters in tow with him then they are startled to find themselves believing that he might be who he claims to be. This causes them to re-think how they feel about each other.
Their trip together back to Chicago doesn't goes as easy as they thought, but Michael seems to have no problem with their diversions. Whatever trouble he gets them into seems expected by him and over with soon enough.
The real story is what does he have planned for the rest of the group. Pretty much formulaic, Nora Ephron directs with a sly touch and delivers a wonderful movie to pass the time with. Though the roles seem small Jean Stapleton and Bob Hoskins have a great time fleshing their characters out and playing them with relish.
Nora Ephron's Pinnacle! Deluxe style!
Is John Travolta the devil? I think we'd all agree to that. But certainly one rung below him has to be Nora Ephron. This film will take you places you've never had any desire to go. A plot that's thinner than Lara Flynn Boyle and a slew of self-referential and smug performances will make you shake your head in bewilderment and sadness.
How long did it take to write this screenplay? 30 minutes? And I bet it took 10 minutes to come up with the inspired title. If I'm ever lucky enough to meet Ms. Ephron I'm going to ask her to never write or direct again. Because like when you go camping, you should leave the area as good as it was or even a little better ... and Ms. Ephron has left the world a little worse off because of her films.
And for all of you who want this in widescreen ... are you sadists? If I ever have to watch this train wreck of a movie again I hope it's on a screen on the tip of a needle.
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