Review of Michael

Michael (1996)
7/10
I can't believe nobody got this ...
1 August 2005
Warning: Spoilers
What movie would you think carried the following scenes: Twister in a Midwestern state -- Stiff character who needs a heart -- Dopey character who needs a brain -- Cute little dog who steals scenes -- A trip to a big city to see a big man who really is little

and, to top it all off,

-- The lead female character's name is Dorothy! And she sings!!

Sweet little movie, made even more interesting with all of the Wizard of Oz echoes. Not really sure what Nora Ephron meant by it, but still it's interesting.

William Hurt is an excellent choice for the Tin Man. He's stiff as a board. Robert Pastorelli would have been better as the cowardly Lion. I could have imagined Michael Richards as the Scarecrow who needed a brain, but I guess the writers didn't think another character was warranted.

Still, a fun flick for a rainy day afternoon.
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