Product Details

• Actors: John Lynch, Jacqueline McKenzie, Colin Friels, Deborra-Lee Furness, Daniel Daperis
• Directors: Michael Rymer
• Writers: Michael Rymer
• Producers: Jonathan Shteinman, Timothy White
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Republic Pictures
• VHS Release Date: October 6, 1998
• Run Time: 105 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6304465068
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #120,311 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars worst case scenario, January 4, 2001

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enea ceku (lynn, ma USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Angel Baby [VHS] (VHS Tape)

this is a brilliant australian film which deals with a love story between two people who suffer from schizophrenia. their love is strong and unbreakable and is portrayed amazingly by both Lynch and McKenzie. they get pregnant and that's when the saddness of the film starts to build. in order for the baby to survive she has to stop taking her medication. both stopped and taking their medication and it leads to some painful events. their hope doesn't die and it's amazing how they hang on. there is a scene when both of them are standing by a bridge looking down at the sea and you can sense how the wish to end their life is written on their faces. but all of a sudden McKenzie starts flapping her hands and immitating a seagull and Lynch joins her. their will to live is stronger now they they are creating a life and even though they are caged within their minds and not free as a seagull they have to make it. it's a beautiful and unique love story told in a simple way but that's what make it more effective.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A film to treasure., April 11, 2000

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John Peter O'connor - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Angel Baby [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is a powerful drama about two people fighting their inner demons to be together and to share their love. The film does more than just tell a story, it carries a message too.

Despite their illness, the leading couple possess the full range of normal human desires, emotions and motivations. Plus, in their own way, they were always acting in a rational manner. It was just that they were doing so in a world that we do not perceive as being the real one.

Some of the supporting cast seemed a little flat but Lynch and MacKenzie put in a stunning performance. The film was very well put together too. The pace of the story was always maintained and the film was a visual delight too. It is easy to see why it picked up technical awards to go with those for acting.

Truely, a film that will touch your heart.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A captivating love story about mental illness and hope., January 16, 1999

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"supersticks" (Long Beach,California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Angel Baby [VHS] (VHS Tape)

As a counselor/therapist, I found this video unusually realistic and, at the same time, quite magical. The actors are perfectly cast, and their "chemistry" is riveting. It's a charming, moving depiction of mental illness and the power of love.