Angel in the Family (2004)

Get ready to believe the impossible. Sarah Bishop and her estranged sister Beth are reunited after their father Buddy suffers a mild stroke. Buddy, who's never accepted the loss of his wife Lorraine, wants only one thing - to return home for Christmas. With sweet memories of a life gone by, Sarah makes an impossible wish that her mother could be there, too. By morning, it is as if a winter prayer has been answered. Bearing a message of hope, healing, and everlasting love, a miracle has arrived... Product Description

Soso movie

The idea of reconciliation and completing loose ends is good but many don't have a second chance after they die!

a soso movie with a peaceful feel except when the psychological monster fights with her sister.
January 2, 2008

Theologically trajic, but has a point

The idea of this film is false, and not remotely realistic, which no other reviewers seem to mention! Meridith is great as always, and the characters, apart from the father, are realistic enough, but hardly superb. There are a lot of missing elements in the plot lines. Both girls hate each other and feel their lives are harder than anyone elses, which in some ways is realistic, other ways, pathetic. The dad is acting a little too hard all the way through. He seems out of his mind and like he should be avoided. At times Meridith is invisible, at other times, not. I don't believe, and the bible does not teach that people die and become angels, so the whole idea is goofy. But for young kids, be aware that it is about death and life after death, not really something for young kids.

However, there are some bright spots. The idea that the mom held the family together is quite realistic, and something folks can relate to. The idea that the little things we do affect our future, or even eternity is clear and note worthy. It started some conversations and thoughts going in our family. Not really a feel good movie for the holidays, but definitely of the Christmas sort. I wouldn't buy it. Rent it if you want an evening with adults, but again, not the best out there.
December 31, 2007

ZANYHANEY

GREAT MOVIE FOR THE HOLIDAYS I LOVE MEREDITH BAXTER. SHE IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE ACTRESSES AND THIS IS A GREAT FAMILY MOVIE. December 30, 2007

An Angel in the Family

This is a wonderful Christmas movie. The whole time I'm watching it, I'm thinking how great it would be to have that extra chance to spend one more holiday with my mom, whom passed away, and whom LOVED Christmas. I recommend this movie to everyone. December 30, 2007

Angel

This movie I saw part of on TV, and was flipping channels between it and another that I should have just quit watching and finished this movie. I loved the idea, but know it's impractical. But, it warms the heart on wintry nights, and similar to It's A Wonderful Life... You don't have to wait till Christmas to watch it. December 23, 2007

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