Two tabloid reporters checking out a report of the Archangel Michael living with an old woman find that it's true. But that's not the only surprise.Two tabloid reporters checking out a report of the Archangel Michael living with an old woman find that it's true. But that's not the only surprise.Two tabloid reporters checking out a report of the Archangel Michael living with an old woman find that it's true. But that's not the only surprise.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaJohn Travolta took 500 hours of Spanish lessons in preparation for this film. When asked why, he said "just in case."
- GoofsWhile Pansy Millbank repeatedly says she is making eggs "over easy," she clearly makes scrambled eggs.
- SoundtracksWinter Wonderland
Written by Felix Bernard and Richard B. Smith (as Dick Smith)
Published by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)
Performed by Dion DiMucci (as Dion)
Produced by Dion DiMucci for Salt Productions Inc.
Courtesy of The Right Stuff
Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets
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Easily enjoyable
Wow, I think the overall average rating of this film on this site is incredibly low. There's really no reason to dislike this film. "Michael" is a simple, but fairly original, and easily enjoyable romantic comedy. The plot involves a group of reporters/experts going to examine the mysterious appearance of an angel (John Travolta) in the midwest. The angel proves to be less saintly and more worldly than we would expect, and that's what makes it entertaining. His interest in women and the Beatles takes a new spin on the angel thing. The romantic side of this film involves Michael the angel trying to get Andie MacDowell and William Hurt together. The two of them may not have the all-time greatest on-screen chemistry, but they certainly have enough to make it work well. Everyone who has rated this film so low (a 5.4??), come on! The film is not that bad. In fact, I found it quite funny and memorable. Sure, it's not the best thing you'll ever see, but it's still good. This is a film I feel has been remarkably underrated. It's fun, romantic, and recommended by me.
*** out of ****
*** out of ****
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Майкл
- Filming locations
- Gruene Hall - 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas, USA(sequence at the bar named "Joe's")
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $95,318,203
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $17,435,711
- Dec 29, 1996
- Gross worldwide
- $119,718,203
- Runtime1 hour 45 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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