Big Miracle

  • 2012


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Positive Reviews 62
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Average Rating 3.2/5
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2.0
Big Miracle isnt quite an Arctic Ace In The HoleBilly Wilders pitch black morality tale about the journalistic circus that ensues when a man becomes t .. Av Club
3.0
Big Miracle is harmless enough, but whats annoying about it is its aura of fake activism. EW
3.0
Based on a mostly forgotten news story from the late 80s, this is the kind of entertaining, historical, even educational family friendly film that wil .. Common Sense Media
4.5
The Offices John Krasinski, leaning on that appealing mix of decency and doofiness on which hes built a career, plays Alaskan TV reporter Adam Carlson .. Austin Chronicle
2.0
By the book dialogue and lame performances do the film no favours but, hey, worse things happen at sea. Time Out
0.6
Yes, there are some plot thickening wrinkles that grab your attention, and yes, this all actually happened, but Big Miracle is primarily an exercise i ..
3.1
Cold War era bonding over whales It would sound utterly absurd if it werent based on fact. And thats part of what makes this movie fun for adults.
3.0
But in a dramatic context the peripheral action together with the sometimes too broad acting takes away from the tension and emotional momentum, makin .. Screen Daily
3.0
Predictably, Big Miracles creative team has sanded down the rough edges and brought to the fore the most universally soothing and inspiring aspects of ..
3.8
The story of that incident is recounted in Big Miracle, a title that doesnt exactly leave much room for suspense. San Francisco Chronicle
2.0
Really) but the sledgehammer emoting should let you know youre in a family drama.
2.0
Really) but the sledgehammer emoting should let you know youre in a family drama.
2.0
Its ultimately too naive for the tricky grown up issues it tackles, but not smart or sweet enough to get away with it. Cinema Blend
3.0
The genuinely sweet nature of this sometimes clunky movie is mixed with a little sass, and wins you over. Ny Daily News
3.8
3 out of 4 stars Country USA Language English Better and more acerbic than its title would suggest, Big Miracle is not just another cetacean liberatio .. The Globe And Mail
5.0
The good can rise to the surface even when everyone seems to be there for self interest. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
Manipulative in the extreme but surprisingly enjoyable nonetheless...Its a minor miracle that Big Miracle is as pleasant as it is. One Guys Opinion
1.5
Almost as central to the movie as Barrymores sobs is its obsession with pre iEverything gadgets: Cassettes and Walkmans are shot and referenced repeat .. Village Voice
5.0
That atention to the facts, given a light spin, make this whale of a tale a charming feel good movie that the whole family can enjoy. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
Billy Wilders cynical misanthropic Ace in the Hole (1951) is the Big Daddy of such reporter films of those chasing a big story for their own benefits, .. Sover
2.0
Local newsman Adam Carlson cant wait to escape the northern tip of Alaska for a bigger market. Blu Ray
2.5
At its heart, the film is a sympathetic character study of a wounded teenager. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
This movie should be required viewing for every Republican in the Obama Administration Congress.
3.1
Director Gerardo Naranjo admittedly does a superb job of initially drawing the viewer into the proceedings, as the filmmaker has infused Miss Bala wit .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
Inspired by a true story from the Glasnost era late 1980s, Big Miracle is unabashedly corny and unashamedly manipulative. Radio Times
4.5
Its a surprisingly layered film that is at its best when it steps out of its black and white main narrative and explores the gray areas of what happen .. Screen It
3.5
More than a thriller about a trapped family of whales, this is a film about cooperation and generosity. Shadows On The Wall
3.5
One doesnt want to oversell the movie no one is going to be mentioning this one come Oscar time next year but if youre looking for a passable film to .. The Wrap
4.0
Finally, keep your eyes peeled for an inspired cameo (sort of) by a very young Sarah Palin towards the end.Big Miracle is an enjoyable, well made and .. View London
1.3
Barrymores agonized, nearly wrist slitting performance is an environmentalist caricature, but every actor is in the same boat: Dermot Mulroney plays a .. News Day
2.0
A classic save the whale story, Big Miracle has a limp, by the numbers execution, despite its solid lineup of actors, including Drew Barrymore and Joh .. Cs Monitor
3.8
big Miracle shouldnt really work, but it does.Its an exciting, charming and often quite funny family film inspired by the real life 1988 rescue of thr .. New York Post
3.5
With its sprawling but never unwieldy account of warring interests working together, Big Miracle is as generous to its characters as the mission it de .. Film Journal International ..
3.8
Big Miracle doesnt need us to swallow its hyperbole as fact.It needs only to entertain. Boston
2.0
But its at least refreshing that, in this story of a struggle to save three stranded gray whales off the coast of Alaska, the universe divides into gr .. Npr
4.5
urprisingly pleasant... Feel good hokum is achieved with a minimum of groans induced thanks to director Ken Kwapis light touch...
2.0
The serviceable (but not more) movie is directed by Ken Kwapis, whos an efficient, mainstream craftsman (Hes Just Not That Into You, The Sisterhood of .. Emanuellevy
2.0
It is a laborious, sentimental drama featuring a self parodic performance from Drew Barrymore, based on a TV news event that briefly gripped the US in .. Guardian
3.0
But the title of this film is ironic.It wasnt a big miracle of international co operation. Guardian
4.0
Susan Grangers review of Big Miracle (Universal Pictures) Loosely based on Thomas Roses 1989 Freeing the Whales: How the Media Created the Worlds Grea .. Susang Ranger
2.5
Just like last years surprise hit A Dolphin Tale, this film ends with news clips of the real people involved, making me wish I had spent the last two .. Movies
3.0
Told from the perspective of a hungry local TV reporter (John Krasinski) and a shouty environmentalist (Drew Barrymore), the picture is gripping, funn .. Express
3.8
In a somewhat similar vein, Dysfunctional Friends is by nature a light, disposable popcorn entertainer, but certainly one that is effortlessly likable .. Mr Brown Movies
3.8
Big Miracle tells its sort of true version of events in a democratic and humane fashion, by way of a rangy, lively group of competing interests who ac .. Chicago Tribune
4.5
Big Miracle (review) First there was Baby Jessica down the well in Texas. Flickfilosopher
2.0
Ends up feeling like some kind of saccharine paean to the virtues of self interest, a Hallmark special scripted by Ayn Rand Hollywood
3.8
Ive got to say, Big Miracle is a heck of a lot more entertaining and enjoyable than I remotely figured it was going to be before I stepped into the th .. Movie Freak
2.5
Aww: scientists may want to study the film for its interaction of warm fuzzies and below freezing temperatures. Groucho Reviews
3.5
But let me not condemn a movie thats hell bent on conveying the right message. Movie Habit
2.5
Whale fans will blubber, but uneven Miracle flounders in its hunt for narrative focus. E Online
3.5
Big Miracle turns out to be a bit of a miracle itself, with its complicated story told with wit, passion, and excitement. Maki At The Movies
4.5
Published on Feb 2, 2012 Big Miracle starring John Krasinski and Pat Drew Barrymore is reviewed by Christy Lemire (AP critic and host of Ebert Present .. You Tube
2.0
Big Miracle isnt an entirely bad movie but a wholly misguided one. Tamp A Bay
3.0
Big Miracle has all the important elements required to deliver a heartfelt family drama. Nz Herald
3.8
With such a large and likable cast, the whales are a relatively small part of the movie. But the wonder of Big Miracle is that their fate can make a c .. Stl Today
3.0
Big Miracle gets off to a shaky start, but once revved up, it becomes an involving work against the clock and the odds action movie. Ny Times
2.5
Big Miracle is one of those formulaic, bare minimum efforts that confuses meaning well for being worthwhile. Dustin Put Man
3.8
Its not quite a miracle, but it is impressive how much Big Miracle respects the intelligence of its young viewers. Larsen On Film
4.0
funny, tear jerking, smart, and not a little subversive with a few well place jabs at unexpectedly deserving parties as well as a few kudos in a few s .. Killer Movie Reviews
3.1
The first is its surprising humor, including some giggle mongering sight gags. Js Online
3.0
Big Miracle is what Free Willy would be if everybody in the latter movie had cynical motivations. Jam! Movies
4.0
What is it about whales.As one character observes in Ken Kwapis charmingly satirical Big Miracle, the fearsome ocean going leviathans also possess the .. East Bay Express
3.0
However, despite the broadly drawn characters and occasionally cynical emotional moments, there is a joyous quality to the drama that gets you involve .. The National
3.5
But the movie has enough of a sense of irony to cut through some of that cheesiness.There may not be a second of say, Whale Riders lyricism (thats sti .. Entertainment Time
3.5
Yes. The plight of the whales and the worlds reaction is a real story. The movie, however, doesnt feel authentic. But take a hanky just in case. Authe .. Tri City Herald
2.5
pretty much resembles a message y family friendly movie about saving some whales, which obviously isnt the worst thing in the world Filmcritic.com
3.8
The movie has received the Heartland Truly Moving Picture Award.This prestigious seal of approval is bestowed on films that artistically express posit .. Entertainment Spectrum
3.1
Miracle eschews black and white even the Inupiat have ulterior motives for shades of grey. Boston Phoenix
2.0
There is some sorrow in Big Miracle, but there is, per the title, great joy as well. But perhaps the biggest miracle in the film is that, no matter wh .. Assignment X
3.0
Its plain and simple.I think it will definitely help if you recall the true story and if you are a little nostalgic for the 80s. The Scorecard Review
3.0
No great answers are provided and most everything is painted in broad family friendly strokes, but the film has heart and in this case that goes a lon .. Richard Crouse
3.8
The movie balances its sentimental side with a healthy dose of cynicism. Miami
3.5
Going by dialogue alone, it may still seem as if director Ken Kwapis wants the audience to side more with the environmentalists than the corporate and .. World Wng
3.5
If you think its absolutely not your kind of thing, you might be surprised. MSN Movies
3.3
But theres not much time for any chemistry to develop or redevelop between Adam and Rachel. Movie Line
3.0
Big Miracle is invested with solid craftsmanship and a nuanced view of how idealism, pragmatism, and politics intersect. Reel Times: Reflections on ..
4.0
Absolutely.This family friendly adventure does showcase some miracle work: The Ken Kwapis helmed film finds the antidote to partisan politics, cold wa .. Fox News
3.0
Big Miracle has some decent special effects and a young boy will help it to feel more relevant to children. Birmingham Mail
2.5
The film tells the true story of three migrating California gray whales trapped beneath the ice covered Beaufort Sea near Barrow, Alaska, in 1988.Thei .. Rss Feeds Usa Today
2.0
A heavy handed script and an obnoxious main character help sink this environmental drama. Big Hollywood
3.0
A decent family friendly film for animal lovers thats reminiscent of Warner Bros surprise box office hit of 2011, Dolphin Tale. Movies About
3.1
Big Miracle, beyond its bland, nondescript title, delivers exactly what the coming attraction promised, an enjoyable save the whales tale. Atlantic City Weekly
3.8
Big Miracle is a heartwarming family film that will leave the audience satisfied. BlackFilm.com
5.0
Big Miracle: a whale of a tale and a miracle of a movie There are miracles for everyone in Big Miracle..The film was written by Jack Amiel and Michael .. Easy Reader News
4.0
For one great big Warm Fuzzy, its an extremely watchable movie. The cast, led by John Krasinski and Drew Barrymore, are enjoyable to hang out with. Ticket Sarasota
3.0
Inspiring as any family centric film can be, without being too insipid and manipulative. Real.com
3.0
Youre not as easy to hate as I thought! Barrymore says to Danson. Those initially resistant to Big Miracle may reach the same conclusion.



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