Angel Baby

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Angel Baby

R

1995

1h 44m

Romance

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Harry (John Lynch) is a patient being treated for schizophrenia at a psychiatric clinic. He meets Kate (Jacqueline McKenzie), another schizophrenic, during their group therapy sessions. They quickly launch into a passionate affair. The intensity of their love stems from their conviction that they were made for one another. After they move in together, they believe their love is so powerful that it will enable them to discontinue their medication. But once they do this, disaster overwhelms them.

Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

The movie avoids many of the cliches often found in pictures about mental illness.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 3/5

Jun 27, 2005

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Jeanne Aufmuth

Palo Alto Weekly

Rated: 3/4

May 14, 2003

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

Offbeat Australian love story.

Aug 29, 2002

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Andrew Howe

Film Written Magazine

The film's success can be laid squarely at the door of the two leads.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jun 20, 2001

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Chris Hicks

Deseret News (Salt Lake City)

While attacking his story's themes a bit more realistically than most such films, writer-director Michael Rymer nonetheless overplays his hand.

Jan 1, 2000

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A touching love story with unconventional leads.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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This was all right; rather depressing though.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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This impressive Australian psychological drama reminded me very much of Breaking the Waves, but I´m not going to elaborate on that comparison, because it wouldn´t be fair on Angel Baby. Why? Well, simply because Angel Baby predates Breaking the Waves. The story is about the relationship between two psychiatric patients in rehabilitation. They try to make a clean start, and build a normal life together. Things of course turn out not to be that simple. The character-study is brilliant, and the performances by the two actors (John Lynch and Jacqueline MacKenzie) are memorable. Both characters are very likeable, and you start feeling for them very much (I did at least). Very compelling stuff; if you get the chance, do see it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Engrossing drama with superb performances from John Lynch and Jacqueline McKenzie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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my kind of love story

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Don't watch this if you plan on ever being in love or having children and are even a little bit crazy (in a good way or bad way).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Synopsis

Harry (John Lynch) is a patient being treated for schizophrenia at a psychiatric clinic. He meets Kate (Jacqueline McKenzie), another schizophrenic, during their group therapy sessions. They quickly launch into a passionate affair. The intensity of their love stems from their conviction that they were made for one another. After they move in together, they believe their love is so powerful that it will enable them to discontinue their medication. But once they do this, disaster overwhelms them.

Director: Michael Rymer
Producer: Timothy White, Jonathan Shteinman
Screenwriter: Michael Rymer
Rating: R
Genre: Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 22, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $124.9K
Runtime: 1h 44m
Sound Mix: Surround

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