The Bishop's Wife

A bit odd in concept: a helpful angel who covets a churchman's wife? That's not exactly canon, but hey, when the angel is Cary Grant, I guess the rules will stretch. Moral twitches aside, the film is at its best when it sticks with being subtle. A dominant low-key approach is almost undermined by a few scenes of half-assed screen magic that threaten to drive the proceedings right into silliness. But the story's sincerity ultimately wins the day, making for an entertaining and effecting film experience.