just watch it!

The movie is wonderful and true, an act of love in all its contradictions and complexity

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

The movie really just wants to entertain people.

All the scenes between the angel Emmanuelle Béart and Michael E. Knight were great, even brought me to tears near the end. But all the other characters, with the possible exception of Michael's father, were played as cartoons. Why the writer/director would make such a decision I cannot fathom.The angel costume/character is absolutely beautiful, wings and all, as is the lighting.I do so wish the ending had been the opposite - personal preference. After such a build-up during the penultimate scene, I was let down.Also wish we were allowed shorter reviews as in the past. It is difficult to come up with additional commentary when there wasn't much of value to view. When a project such as "Date With An Angel" offers employment to so many and takes such an effort on the part of the actors and crew, one would hope that the daily rushes would give a clue to the eventual outcome.

I found this film to be one of the most beautiful, funny and occasionally sad films i have ever seen! The acting is excellent. The music is perfect for the theme. The special effects are very very well done for the times and the comedy is top notch! I highly, highly recommend this film for ALL the family. I think the plot was very well thought out as well. I must have watched this film at least 80 times and never get tired of it. "Patty" is incredibly funny in some scenes too. I think they couldn't have found anybody as good as the angel. She was terrific and played the part so so well. Im very hard to please when it comes to films and believe me, this pleased me 100%. Rent or buy it. You wont be disappointed.

This film happens to be one of my most favorite movies i've seen. I remember watching this film as a kid and there's just something about it every time i see it. Actually the film was made in the town i visit everyday or almost everyday. It allows me to feel really good every time i see it. Almost makes me believe that an angel will come and visit me. Not to be sappy but i get a little teary from the film.(it takes a real man to admit) and every time i eat french fries it hits me again. Although the acting was not the greatest, but hey its the 80s gotta love it!!! Not like the 90s and 2000s have any better acting. And yes in closing i have the DVD of this film to watch over and over again!!! Its just a good feel Good movie!! highly recommended!

No spoilers here. The only spoiler is the wretched movie itself, trying to spoil the careers of anyone associated with it.I kept waiting for it to get better, then for it to end. It only got worse as it went on. After an hour, I could barely stand it any more, but slogged on through to wallow in its full wretchedness.Do angels not speak? I distinctly remember angels appearing and speaking in Bible stories. It would have been nice had writer/director Tom McLoughlin given some lines to the one actor in the movie we know has some talent - And that would be Emmanuelle Béart. But we only know that from seeing her other films, especially "Un coeur en hiver" and "L'Enfer." This is one even a Béart completist should skip.