Big Miracle Reviews

It's a worthy story, straightly told.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5

If it wasn't based on a true story it would be laughable, but since it is, it is enjoyable.

Full Review | Original Score: 7/10

The simplistic script draws broad strokes not making anyone a clear villain, assuring that everyone can rest easy knowing that sometimes even evil oil barons (Ted Danson) are willing to free Willy.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5

By-the-book dialogue and lame performances do the film no favours but, hey, worse things happen at sea.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5

May not be a miracle, let alone a big one, but it is a genuine delight.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4

When I was twelve, I remember thinking, hoping and praying for the trapped whales. 'Big Miracle' does just enough to bring those feelings back.

Full Review | Original Score: 6/10

The sledgehammer emoting should let you know you're in a family drama.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5

Barrymore, in full granola mode with righteous fire in her eyes, has seldom been so appealing onscreen.

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This is a movie that didn't grab me at first, but it pummeled me into enjoying it by the end.

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Big Miracle manages to be funny, emotional, and entertaining without being manipulative. It's a good family film that will tug at the hearts of the audience.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4

The biggest miracle is that director Ken Kwapis and screenwriters Jack Amiel and Michael Beger did not turn this beautiful, inspirational nearly-true story into an over- sentimentalized farce.

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It's heartwarming and inspiring to see human ingenuity rise up to overcome the inordinate number of obstacles that threaten the operation.

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A decent family-friendly film for animal lovers that's reminiscent of Warner Bros' surprise box office hit of 2011, Dolphin Tale.

Full Review | Original Score: B-

The film comprises innumerable expository scenes, leavened with uninspired comic relief.

Full Review | Original Score: C-

Big Miracle is all formula, but with just enough savvy to temper the gentle-spiritedness and qualify it as that rare family film with an emotional manipulativeness that doesn't leave a sick slick in the mouth.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5

The title pretty much gives away the ending, as if there was any doubt.

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Animal-rescue tale has one death but otherwise OK for kids.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5

A story of big whales and big media

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For one great big Warm Fuzzy, it's an extremely watchable movie. The cast, led by John Krasinski and Drew Barrymore, are enjoyable to hang out with.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5

There's something refreshing about a kids' movie that manages to get through its entire length without a poop joke.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4