I recently watched Unlikely Angel (1996) on Tubi. The storyline follows a country singer who has an accident and passes away. Informed that before she can enter Heaven, she must perform one last good deed, she is sent back to Earth to nanny for a troubled family and a widowed father. She endeavors to help the father find happiness at home and in his personal life, hoping it's a good enough deed to secure her place in Heaven.
Directed by Michael Switzer (Vanished), the film stars Dolly Parton (9 to 5), Roddy McDowall (Fright Night), Brian Kerwin (Jack), Allison Mack (Smallville), and Eli Marienthal (American Pie 2).
This is one of those movies where, as you watch, you wonder how anyone could be mean to Dolly Parton. The premise is fun, and the performances are fairly believable and authentic. At times, the father's acting feels a bit overdone, but the circumstances are well established, and you genuinely develop feelings for everyone involved. Overcoming the dynamics takes time, and the ending remains uncertain for a good portion of the film. The conclusion is predictably rewarding and heartfelt.
In conclusion, this is a slightly above-average addition to the holiday film genre that's a must-see for Dolly fans. I would score this a 5.5-6/10 and strongly recommend it.
Directed by Michael Switzer (Vanished), the film stars Dolly Parton (9 to 5), Roddy McDowall (Fright Night), Brian Kerwin (Jack), Allison Mack (Smallville), and Eli Marienthal (American Pie 2).
This is one of those movies where, as you watch, you wonder how anyone could be mean to Dolly Parton. The premise is fun, and the performances are fairly believable and authentic. At times, the father's acting feels a bit overdone, but the circumstances are well established, and you genuinely develop feelings for everyone involved. Overcoming the dynamics takes time, and the ending remains uncertain for a good portion of the film. The conclusion is predictably rewarding and heartfelt.
In conclusion, this is a slightly above-average addition to the holiday film genre that's a must-see for Dolly fans. I would score this a 5.5-6/10 and strongly recommend it.