Big Miracle

2012 "A family of whales trapped beneath the ice. One unforgettable rescue."
6.5| 1h47m| PG| en| More Info
Released: 03 February 2012 Released
Producted By: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
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Official Website: http://www.everybodyloveswhales.com/
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A small-town news reporter and a Greenpeace volunteer enlist the help of rival superpowers to save three majestic gray whales trapped under the ice of the Arctic Circle.

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Director

Ken Kwapis

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Universal Pictures

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Karry Best movie of this year hands down!
Solemplex To me, this movie is perfection.
Arianna Moses Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.
Kaydan Christian A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.
zombiefan89 It seemed like everyone went out of their way to save those three whales. Why? Granted their life span is comparable to a humans, but they're just whales. Nature is cruel, and the whales' situation was not uncommon. Should people spend millions of dollars to rescue ever future whale or seal trapped in ice? No, of course not. I'll say it again, nature is cruel. Animals die. It happens every second of every day, and it has been that way since the dawn of time. Some whales get trapped in ice during migration, while others make it safely to their destination. Instead of saving those whales, the money could have been spent on fixing the environmental pollution, recycling, something, anything else! Those whales shouldn't have gotten trapped like that!
shaan4444 Big Miracle looks deceiving due to its advertising. Looking like a sappy, clichéd mess of a cash in. Even at first impression, it's deceiving. Characters like the oft-seen charismatic ex-boyfriend, the spunky animal rights activist, the street-smart young kid, the pretty fish out of water journalist, the local elderly wise man, the mean old oil tycoon turned good guy, the unlikely geniuses who provide comic relief, and even the self-absorbed douche bag news anchor had me fearing for its quality This is a slow movie. Prepare to watch people standing around a hole in the ice. If you think gray whales are a waste of time, you won't be moved. On the other hand, if you can pull for a family of marine mammals in danger of freezing to death, you will probably find satisfaction in this movie's numerous charms
samsong44 Just watched the movie Big Miracle. Have heard of it when it was first released but was not in the mood for that kind of movie, until today, when I was in the hurry to pick up a movie so the person behind me won't be impatient. Thank goodness, I did rent it! It was absolutely one of the best movies for me. After I finished the movie, I was quite astonished to find out that it did not do well in box office. What a shame! The movie makes you smile and cry, warms your heart and gives you hope when thinking of the adversities in the world, economic downturn, Hurricane Sandy, war on terrorism, European financial crisis, and so forth. The whole country gets together, behind one goal, in that short period of time to save the three gray whales. People who have stood in opposite sides put aside the differences, even hatred, whether they are politicians, military, media, local Inuit community, distant small business entrepreneurs, environmentalists or big company. With cold war standoff between US and former Soviet Union, it is beyond anyone's wild belief that US would allow or former Soviet Union would agree to send its icebreakers over to US territory to assist the rescue. Though, sadly, the little one did not survive, two others swim to their freedom, in the eyes of the exulting crowd, feeling the joy of we humans could help other living beings in this planet, when they are literally trapped in life threat danger. We have done enough to hurt them or even endanger them, some event like this great rescue should bring back our consciousness. I give lots of credit to all those who contributed to the rescue, whether they did it for their political agenda, business promotion, personal motive or community survival. The undeniable fact is that when the little one disappeared, they, and we as audience all feel the deep loss and pain; and when the two others finally burst into the air from the deep water, they, and we again as audience all shout out in relief, joy and tears. We are different and we can never change that. We could work together for certain noble deeds, and that we have proved it. Why couldn't we do that more often, not just to rescue three gray whales, but do that to save more animals, our environment, and save those whose lives are endangered. Where there is hope, there is will; where there is will, there is a way.
Ryan_MYeah Big Miracle looks deceiving due to its advertising. Looking like a sappy, clichéd mess of a cash in. Even at first impression, it's deceiving. Characters like the oft-seen charismatic ex-boyfriend, the spunky animal rights activist, the street-smart young kid, the pretty fish out of water journalist, the local elderly wiseman, the mean old oil tycoon turned good guy, the unlikely geniuses who provide comic relief, and even the self-absorbed douchebag news anchor had me fearing for its quality.However, something about this true story just sticks. The script is overly clichéd, but there's a surprising heart and lack of cheap corniness to it that feels more honest than its sappy sounding premise may let on. It also boasts another surprising element: actual intelligence. It may not be groundbreaking, but it's done plenty of justice by an excellent cast. Even if it's not always focused, the powerful ending is happily earned, adding up to a satisfying family drama.***1/2 / *****