Review of Michael

Michael (1996)
5/10
I Want to Dance
11 May 1999
While this film provides some cockeyed entertainment, mainly from John Travolta's portrayal of a less-than-traditional angel, it is a pretty weak entry. The best part of the movie is the beginning when the sleazy tabloid reporters hunt down their lead. The first view of Michael is pretty startling. After this, it becomes an episodic ride through America, asking the question, "What would an angel do in this situation." I found the relationships vacuous and uninteresting and the conclusion couldn't be more predictable. And, of course, it's another chance for Travolta to dance. I wonder if the fundamentalists will think of the way one of the arch-Angels is portrayed. I'm not sure that there is a lot of creativity afoot these days in Hollywood.
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