Big MiracleMovie Reviews

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    Written February 20, 2012

    Entertaining and Educational

    by whoamitojudge

    This was much better than anticipated. It was a bit corny in parts, but overall it was very entertaining and educational and held the interest of my 7-year old girl, 11-year old and 14-year old boys. The older two didn't even want to see it and afterwards they were glad they did.

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    Written February 4, 2012

    Very touching story with fabulous views of Alaska!

    by rebecca m

    Living in Alaska while this movie was filmed, I was not really sure what to expect when we hit the movie theater this weekend. The landscape just makes you want to experience our great big state! The story is touching and there is enough reality within the story to make you feel a part of it. The nuances that Hollywood added to make the situation somewhat more romantic did not impact the message of the movie. The Native Alaskan people were portrayed as the wonderful caretakers of this vast wilderness, which is what they are and have been for so long! The movie reminds us that we are all much more than mere inhabitants of the Earth; we must strive to also be caretakers and problem solvers in order to preserve it. The movie made me feel good about my recycling efforts, and the fact that my family picks up trash where ever we visit in Alaska. My 5 year old freaked out on us once she realized the plight of the whales and that it was filmed here, but it was a fabulous movie experience!!!!!

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    Written February 4, 2012

    Big Miracle

    by Chrisap

    Enjoyed the movie. Took my 9 and 5 year old grand daughters who also enjoyed it. Good story line and we all love something with mammals or sea life right? Like Drew Barrymore and Ted Danson so that was a plus as well. Would recommend it as good all around family entertainment. Have been telling the rest of the family to see it as well.

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    Written February 6, 2012

    Loved it!

    by DeleneSC

    My husband and I really liked the film. The acting was excellent and a few actors I didn't know were in the film turned it wonderful performances. The cinematography was beautiful, and since this was based on a true story, there was real TV coverage woven into the movie. It seemed to stay pretty true to the actual incident. Recommended for anyone of any age who has empathy towards animals. You'll learn some things about grey whales too. These mammals are magnificent. It's realistic, inspiring, funny, and a must see!

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    Written February 5, 2012

    A Small Breach

    by filmfatale

    I went in thinking this was going to be one of my favorite genre, feel good nature movies. While this true story is amazing, that it was a turning point in history for world awareness of the other denizens of our planet, I think Hollywood hurt the true sensitivity. I may be a snob but if Ted Danson is a major character, along with Drew Barrymore, my negative commercial radar goes up. The dialogue is predictable. The romances and transitions are also handled so tritely, you could practically recite them.
    There are some cute comic moments, but I don't think this movie should have been intentionally cute, or the romances emphasized. The p
    The whales and their story are the real stars. No hype. The Eskimo grandfather is the best performance in the film.
    For the whales, for the Eskimo tribe, this is a film worth seeing, particularly for kids and adults who don't remember the story well enough.

    • 20 out of 32 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 4, 2012

    Great movie, but a little long

    by

    I am a HUGE fan of "feel-good" movies and this movie is right up there with the rest of them. To me, this was a modern day "Free Willy", but based in fact.

    It is at the center, a love story, between a news reporter and an ex who works for Greenpeace who he still has feelings for. It also is the story of how people from different backgrounds, nations, and beliefs can come together for the good of nature.

    I'm NOT going to lie, I'm a man's man and there were moments that I actually teared up during this movie. The big one is a HUGE spoiler, so I don't want to say what it is, but your eyes will tell you for SURE.

    It's a VERY heartwarming film and definitely one the whole family can see.

    My main problem with this movie, however, is its length and it's enough for me to knock it down from "Must Go" to "Go". The pacing is a little slow, and even though it clocks in at around 1:45, it feels longer than that. If that's NOT a problem for you, then by all means, go see it!

    • 38 out of 68 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 7, 2012

    Good Movie

    by NMHiker

    I enjoyed the movie. i didn't read any of the reviews before going. This made it so much better.
    Don't necessarily buy into the cynics and what they say about the movie. Go see it form your own opinion. It shows what we could be if we would cooperate with each other.

    • 33 out of 58 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 7, 2012

    Big Miracle

    by popcorn55

    I took my grandkids to see this movie. They loved it. It had a couple of sad scences but overall it was a good movie for the family to see!

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  • I'm In
    Written February 3, 2012

    Real deal

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    I have always liked stories that that are true. but Hollywood could never survive off those so ones based on true stories are still nice. this really happened. so i now i will like it. its a feel good movie that makes you wanna see them survive at all costs. So yes i will see this movie.

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    Written February 4, 2012

    Loved it!

    by susswda

    Great movie! Heart warming and good for all ages. Nthe kids loved it too!

    • 45 out of 82 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 5, 2012

    Great movie!

    by GregCain73

    This was a great movie! I enjoyed it, it was a very touching true story that took place in the late 1980's, great decade lots of things got started in this decade. Two great actors Drew Berrymore, seen many of her movies even when she first started out. Ted Danson from one of my favorite TV shows from the 80's. It was a similar movie to another great true story "A Dolphin Tale" I also liked that movie too. They need to make more great stories like this one on animal rescues.

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    Written February 5, 2012

    A Positive, Inspiring and Entertaining Movie

    by RevLaurieSue

    My son, husband and I enjoyed this film so much. Not only was it a wonderful, well-acted story but it was a really well-maid movie. It brilliantly blended the real story and real clips with the actors who made the story come alive. The lives and beliefs of the native people, along with the motivation of the environmentalists, politicians and big business were all clear and there were many conflicts between all forces to begin with. But this movie showed what can be done when countries, people, cultures and individuals work together and it also showed the power of the press to do good. Drew Barrymore is awesome in this and the whole cast is great. Go see it. Then read about the real story of three trapped whales in 1988. Fascinating!

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    Written February 12, 2012

    Pretty Darned Good

    by pegasus99

    Being a lover of nature and her critters, I really enjoyed this movie (though I wish Bam Bam would have made it too) and I appreciated the good story line, good acting, and tying it to the real-life story that occurred in the late 80's which I very vaguely remember happening at the time. Parents can take the kids to this movie without having to wince at scenes with too much skin or language that isn't necessary (there are few words, but if your kids are 8 or older, they've heard these anyway). It wasn't a stunning or totally top-tier movie, but it is certainly worth the ticket cost for a fun and uplifting movie that shows what we can accomplish if we work together. Go see it!

    • 19 out of 31 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 5, 2012

    A sure crowd pleaser

    by jwfblues

    This is one of those movies that inspires people to applaud at the end. Heartwarming, tear jerking, well performed, compelling- an overall, with few exceptions- feel good story that just about everyone should enjoy.

    • 39 out of 72 found this review helpful.
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  • Oh No!
    Written February 7, 2012

    Wasted time

    by lscroggs

    This movie uses every cliche in the book about progressives and conservatives. The uncaring oil company owner, the mean Republican president who puts politics above caring, the haters of the Soviet Union who would never call on the Reds for help versus the caring environmentalist who will risk her life to save three whales, the enlightened people of the world, the Native Americans who are one with nature, the National Guard who will take extreme risks to save the whales. All the Republican politicians and their staffs and oil company owners are evil, manipulating, hypocrites. The woman from Greenpeace loves the whales more than anyone involved. She is virulently opposed to development of the Alaska oil fields or any growth of Alaskan industry because it will hurt the animals. Her motives are pure and she will do anything to save the world from the evil capitalists. Give me a break. The greatest joke on the audience is that Ted Danson plays an evil oil company owner.

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Big Miracle Featured Trailers + Video Clips

Exclusive Features

BTS On Set with Drew and the Whales We braved the cold in Anchorage, Alaska to find out why making this feel-good movie was so important. Exclusive Cast Interviews Drew Barrymore talks about how she got John Krasiniski involved with the film while Ted Danson comments on his unloveable character and Kristin Bell talks about playing a journalist.