Right, well I have to say that I wasn't exactly harboring the biggest of expectations to this 1996 movie, as I sat down to watch it for the first time ever here in 2024. Yeah, I just can't claim to be a fan of Dolly Parton, neither her music or acting. But with "Unlikely Angel" being a movie that I hadn't already seen, of course I opted to sit down and watch what director Michael Switzer had to offer.
The storyline was every bit as sugar-coated sweet, generic and predictable as you would expect from a movie such as this. But there still was something oddly entertaining about it. So, I guess, in a way writers Catherine Ann Jones, Liz Coe and Robert L. Freedman did actually manage to conjure up something entertaining. Sure, it was watchable, especially if you enjoy these kind of syrupy Christmas family movies.
It was nice to see an actor like Roddy McDowall showing up in a movie such as this, and he definitely added a lot to the overall impression of the movie. As for leading actress Dolly Parton, well, you know what you are getting here. But hey, on the plus side, if you are a fan of hers, then you're in for a treat with this movie. Of the entire cast ensemble, then I was only actually familiar with Dolly Parton and Roddy McDowall.
Of course there is an audience out there for a movie such as "Unlikely Angel", no doubt about that. And I am sure that to that particular audience then the movie is a great watch. I found "Unlikely Angel" to be a watchable and sort of entertaining enough movie, I will admit to that much.
My rating of director Michael Switzer's 1996 movie "Unlikely Angel" lands on a six out of ten stars.
The storyline was every bit as sugar-coated sweet, generic and predictable as you would expect from a movie such as this. But there still was something oddly entertaining about it. So, I guess, in a way writers Catherine Ann Jones, Liz Coe and Robert L. Freedman did actually manage to conjure up something entertaining. Sure, it was watchable, especially if you enjoy these kind of syrupy Christmas family movies.
It was nice to see an actor like Roddy McDowall showing up in a movie such as this, and he definitely added a lot to the overall impression of the movie. As for leading actress Dolly Parton, well, you know what you are getting here. But hey, on the plus side, if you are a fan of hers, then you're in for a treat with this movie. Of the entire cast ensemble, then I was only actually familiar with Dolly Parton and Roddy McDowall.
Of course there is an audience out there for a movie such as "Unlikely Angel", no doubt about that. And I am sure that to that particular audience then the movie is a great watch. I found "Unlikely Angel" to be a watchable and sort of entertaining enough movie, I will admit to that much.
My rating of director Michael Switzer's 1996 movie "Unlikely Angel" lands on a six out of ten stars.