Angels Sing
As a child, Michael Walker wished every day could be Christmas. That is, until a tragic accident crushed his holiday spirit. Thirty years later, Michael still can't muster any joy for the holidays, despite encouragement from his playful wife and well-intentioned parents. But when his young son faces a tragedy, Michael needs to make amends with his past. A mysterious man named Nick gives Michael a gift and instills in him the courage to find the joy that he lost.
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- Cast：
- Chandler Canterbury , Willie Nelson , Harry Connick Jr. , Connie Britton , Fionnula Flanagan , Lyle Lovett , Kris Kristofferson
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Terrible acting, screenplay and direction.
Powerful
Excellent but underrated film
By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.
I watched this last year for the first time and kept it on my DVR since! I LOVED all the music - but it wasn't overly musical. My only question is who the singer is with Lyle Lovett when they are singing at his characters house!? I know I've seen her somewhere before and I'm pretty sure she was a famous singer from the 70's. If anyone can answer this question for me, I'd sure appreciate it! I think what makes it so fabulous is that it could be done any time of year, it just happens to be one of Christmas. It's wonderfully family, friends and relationships. In viewing this, it reminded me of the strain of relationships in families but all can be avoided if everyone is willing to talk! I didn't really view it as a religious movie.
I wasn't expecting much when I started to watch this movie, I only give a movie about 10-15 minutes and if the story line doesn't hook me or it is slow and boring I turn it off. This movie itself was not cheesy or boring like a lot of Christmas movies are, it had heart, soul and purpose. There are a few cheesy characters in it but they are there for a reason like they are in all movies. It will touch your heart and make you cry (possibly). This is a great family film. The cast is excellent and so is the music. It isn't low budget at all. Harry Connick Jr is great and so is Willie Nelson. Please add this one to your Christmas watch list, I don't think that you will be disappointed at all.
A great family show with musical artists. My family enjoyed it. I rated it as high as I did because it is a quality Christmas production. There seems to be a limited number of plot lines for Christmas. This film had a bittersweet twist that gave more substance to it. It is definitely not a fluff movie. I found nothing offensive that would prevent viewing by a family. Willie Nelson's character, Nick adds a bit of whimsy to the story. Harry Connick plays a caring, intelligent father with a tender heart and a load of guilt. It is well balanced with music and acting, which I thought was credible. It is a new movie this season and I bought it not knowing anything about it except that it had a cast of monumental musical talent. I was not disappointed, although a little more singing by this talented cast would have been welcome. It's a sweet story, but not saccharin.
I don't know enough superlatives to accurately describe this movie. It is a masterpiece.It's a perfect blending of the truth of Christmas with the joyous celebration of life, love and family.Some years back, I was dismayed when "the Grinch" found a way to copyright "It's A Wonderful Life" effectively removing it from it's richly deserved attention at Christmas time.IAWL seems to have been replaced by the 1983 film "A Christmas Story." I've watched and enjoyed ACS more than once. I like the film, but it's missing some key elements wonderfully portrayed in "It's A Wonderful Life." Namely, the value of the individual life and our relationship with God."Angels Sing" has, in my estimation, moved in to solidly fill that gap.Christmas impacts different people in different ways. For our central character, wonderfully portrayed by Harry Connick, Jr; it's not a time of celebration but a season filled with painful memories.His family wants to celebrate Christmas but he simply can't enter into it with them. Many of us, to one degree or another, carry emotional scars from the past. Our hero carries a big one.His story, and the films ending, creates all the heart filling satisfaction - and conveys all the truth - contained in IAWL.What's not to like? Humor, music, tragic loss and then life regained. This is indeed a story for the whole family. I hope to see it in widespread television replays in Christmas seasons to come.SPECIAL NOTE: Willie Nelson creates a GEM of a character in this film. Willie,I didn't know you had it in you. Thanks.Don't be concerned about the low rating. This is largely a result of the "drive-by shooting" reviews from people that never saw the film, or can't seem to figure out that a movie with "Angels" in the title might (horrors) have elements of Christianity in it. Surprise, surprise.
