I feared that Nora Ephron's angel movie, Michael, would offer another heap of predigested uplift but was pleasantly surprised to find something quirkier and more off-center.

| Dec 7, 2018

| Original Score: D+ | Sep 7, 2011

| Original Score: D+ | Jan 1, 2011

Travolta's charismatic presence is the only positive element in Nora Ephron's flawed romantic fable marred by rough narrative spots and scattered direction, again showing that Ephron lacks the most basic technical skills.

Full Review | Original Score: C- | Dec 27, 2006

Some moments as lovely as the smell of cookies, especially the dance number.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 20, 2003

| Original Score: 1/4 | Jun 18, 2002

| Original Score: 2/4 | Apr 12, 2002

Fatally earthbound.

Full Review | Original Score: 1.5/4 | Jan 1, 2000

Michael doesn't set up big drama or punch up big moments. It ambles. Travolta, using the same offhand ease that worked in Phenomenon, works his magic on the humans without even seeming to have his mind much on his job.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jan 1, 2000

| Original Score: 1/5 | Jan 1, 2000

Full Review | Original Score: 4/4 | Jan 1, 2000