Michael
Michael

Michael

1996Movie105 minEnglish

Tabloid reporters are sent by their editor to investigate after the paper recieves a letter from a woman claiming an angel is living with her.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes44%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users75%
Director: Nora EphronGenres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A tabloid reporter and a photographer are sent to rural Iowa to investigate claims of an angel living there. Upon meeting the angel, Michael, they discover he is quite unconventional, enjoying earthly pleasures like dancing and food. They agree to escort him back to New York, hoping to get the scoop of a lifetime, but along the way, Michael teaches them about love and life.

Critical Reception

Michael received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising John Travolta's performance and the film's lighthearted, feel-good tone. However, some critics found the plot predictable and the blend of fantasy and romance to be uneven. Audiences generally responded more positively to the film's charm and message.

What Reviewers Say

  • John Travolta's performance as the titular angel is often cited as a highlight.
  • The film's whimsical premise and romantic elements were generally seen as charming, though sometimes underdeveloped.
  • Some reviewers found the script to be overly sentimental and predictable.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's lighthearted and optimistic portrayal of an angel, finding it to be a feel-good movie. Many appreciated the chemistry between the lead actors and the endearing nature of the character Michael.

Fun Fact

John Travolta based his portrayal of Michael on the Archangel Michael, as he is depicted in Christian art, noting the common visual elements like the sword and wings, even though the film's Michael doesn't have wings.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

Andie MacDowell was once the most adorable person in Hollywood wasn't she? And I mean that as it utterly charming. And the same goes for her performance here, she turns up the charm and does her best to sell the role. But, unfortunately,...
Wuchak

Wuchak

***Testifies to the JOY of living itself*** Michael, excellently portrayed by John Travolta, is an unorthodox Archangel enjoying his last mission (vacation?) to Earth. A supermarket tabloid from Chicago sends a team to Iowa to get a stor...