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

Jan 1, 2000

3/4

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

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Jun 27, 2005

3/5

Jeanne Aufmuth

Palo Alto Weekly

May 14, 2003

3/4

Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

Aug 29, 2002

Offbeat Australian love story.

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Andrew Howe

Film Written Magazine

Jun 20, 2001

3.5/4

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

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Jul 29, 2012

A touching love story with unconventional leads.

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Jul 28, 2012

This was all right; rather depressing though.

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May 15, 2012

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.

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Apr 6, 2012

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

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Dec 14, 2009

my kind of love story

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Jan 20, 2009

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).

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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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