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MICHAEL (1997)

Reviewed by Owen Gleiberman | Jan 17, 1997
Owen Gleiberman
Owen Gleiberman
Owen Gleiberman is a film critic for EW
EW's GRADE
D+

Details Rated: PG; Genres: Comedy, Romance; With: Nora Ephron, William Hurt, Andie MacDowell and John Travolta

MICHAEL (PG) As Michael, an archangel with big white wings and a bigger attitude, John Travolta gets to play a saint and act mildly sinful at the same time. The director, Nora Ephron, displays her peerless gift for making everything seem snappy and mushy at the same time, and Travolta's performance has a slovenly, I-can-do-anything-and-you'll-still-love-me obnoxiousness. These heavenly-savior roles are starting to make him look like a walking mission statement. D+

Originally posted Jan 17, 1997 Published in issue #362 Jan 17, 1997 Order article reprints
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