The Miracle Club
Overall 7

The Miracle Club is not a film for everyone.  It’s not full of action or CG.  It doesn’t have any super heroes or mythological creatures.  It’s a film about real life and all the challenges that presents to many of us.  Often times films like this get overlooked because they aren’t the big blockbusters that ..

Summary 7.0 good

The Miracle Club

The Miracle Club is not a film for everyone.  It’s not full of action or CG.  It doesn’t have any super heroes or mythological creatures.  It’s a film about real life and all the challenges that presents to many of us.  Often times films like this get overlooked because they aren’t the big blockbusters that so many of us love.  However, do yourself a favor and go watch this film.  It’s not going to blow you away, but it’s a film that we all need from time to time to put everything in perspective.

The film follows a group of women who travel from Ireland to Lourdes to try and find their miracles.  While they may not quite get the miracle they set out for, what they find is even more meaningful in life.  Laura Linney, Kathy Bates and Maggie Smith all do a wonderful job as they share their stories.  Truthfully the film could have been 10-15 minutes longer to better explain all the intricate histories of each character.  The film also had some very nice scenery showcasing Ireland and France.  There is a lot of humor in the film, but it should be more labeled as a drama. 

All told the film is a very quick and easy watch.  It’s a spiritual film that tells a touching story.  It’s a story about hope and forgiveness and that’s something we can all use a little bit more of these days.  Don’t discount this film because of the lack of explosions, action and superheroes.

7/10

Lead image courtesy of Sony Classics

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