Not bad for a T V movie. What works here is: When Michael Calls the script ages well with out the usual old movie plot holes. Is Mike alive? Who is calling? There is many characters as suspects for the call make the films interesting. The family pass, a divorced fathers and a psych ward add the back ground for a good story. The story unfolds slowly with deaths and scares for the conclusion. What does not work. The usual plot twist ending. The bumbling police department. The usual all points tie in for the movie ending make When Michael Calls a bit lame. Well directed, directed with a young Michael Douglas When Michael Calls ages well for a T V movie in spite the usual lameness. 6 stars.
Review of When Michael Calls
