IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users64%
Director: James Orr•Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Larry Burrows, a despondent hardware store manager, blames his unhappiness on a single moment from his past when he struck out with the bases loaded in a crucial baseball game. When an angel appears and grants him a glimpse of what his life would have been like had he been a star player, Larry finds himself in a drastically different, yet equally unfulfilling, reality. He must then navigate this new existence to rediscover what truly matters and make amends for his past regrets.
Mr. Destiny was met with mixed reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. While some praised its heartwarming premise and comedic performances, many found the storyline predictable and lacking depth. Audience reception was generally lukewarm, with its sentimental themes and by-the-numbers execution failing to resonate widely.
A well-intentioned but ultimately forgettable fantasy comedy.
James Belushi delivers a likable performance, but the film's premise feels underdeveloped.
Lacks the charm and wit to make its life-lesson message truly impactful.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that while some found the film to be a charming and lighthearted comedy with a good message about appreciating what you have, many felt it was predictable and did not live up to its potential. The performances of James Belushi and Michael Caine were often cited as highlights.
Michael Caine, who plays the angel, also starred in the similar 1970 film 'The Man Who Haunted Himself,' which explored the theme of a man experiencing an alternate reality of his life.
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