I was really put off by the other reviews who wanted to argue faith rather than review this film. Were their issues of faith involved? Sure--the Film's title, "An Unlikely Angel" suggests there is. But a movie review is not the place to debate Christianity. This is a movie review. So let's talk about the film instead.
Jillian Murray is a fabulous actress. I've seen many of her films and she doesn't ever disappoint. Her character here, Janie Caswell, is placed in what may not be the most realistic plot situation here (remember, this is a movie), but she made me want to believe what was happening. All the other supporting actors were more than adequate, with Robert Amaya standing out as a cut above. Other reviewers criticized what things he did as the angel, but I don't think any of the reviewers here are actually angels, and thus not in a position to JUDGE him. And, I repeat, this is a movie--a story.
If I have a small criticism of the film it is that during Janie's (Murray) life experience, post-coma, where it was increasingly clear that her marriage was in trouble, that her husband was emotionally distant and cheating, even if not physically, I as a viewer grew increasingly upset...yet was relieved when Janie turned to God rather than confronting the people around her who were hurting her. And while I found myself feeling terrible for her at this point, I was also rooting for her. (Did I mention that Jillian Murray is a great actress? You can see that I bought into Janie's plight, regardless of how she got there.)
Ultimately, the film's end was satisfying--and a surprise! But what romance movie is not satisfying. Even faith-based films must be that way because at the end of the day they are entertainment, not a Bible study--but entertainment. This is a very different, yet very entertaining film.
Jillian Murray is a fabulous actress. I've seen many of her films and she doesn't ever disappoint. Her character here, Janie Caswell, is placed in what may not be the most realistic plot situation here (remember, this is a movie), but she made me want to believe what was happening. All the other supporting actors were more than adequate, with Robert Amaya standing out as a cut above. Other reviewers criticized what things he did as the angel, but I don't think any of the reviewers here are actually angels, and thus not in a position to JUDGE him. And, I repeat, this is a movie--a story.
If I have a small criticism of the film it is that during Janie's (Murray) life experience, post-coma, where it was increasingly clear that her marriage was in trouble, that her husband was emotionally distant and cheating, even if not physically, I as a viewer grew increasingly upset...yet was relieved when Janie turned to God rather than confronting the people around her who were hurting her. And while I found myself feeling terrible for her at this point, I was also rooting for her. (Did I mention that Jillian Murray is a great actress? You can see that I bought into Janie's plight, regardless of how she got there.)
Ultimately, the film's end was satisfying--and a surprise! But what romance movie is not satisfying. Even faith-based films must be that way because at the end of the day they are entertainment, not a Bible study--but entertainment. This is a very different, yet very entertaining film.