Miracle may just be one of the greatest sports movies of all time and for good reason. The movie hosts a lethal combination of feel-good, work-hard, and underdog comeback energy. 

This movie can be watched with a Disney+ subscription, as well as on Amazon Prime or Apple TV for a small fee. However, it is most definitely worth the cost.

The best part of Miracle is that it is based on a true story about the 1980 U.S. Olympic men’s hockey team and their journey through the experience.

The film consists of some of the most beloved tropes in the movie industry. This includes found family, repeated inquiry, method acting, and an in memoriam scene for the real life Herb Brooks who passed away before seeing the movie based on his life.

Miracle also does a great job of including a “Where Are They Now?” scene. It brings emotion to anyone watching as viewers see a piece of what happened to the real players after their hockey career.

Another great thing about this movie is how well it makes the viewer really think. People will go into this movie knowing that it will end in victory, but the question is: How could this scrappy group of 20-year-olds possibly win?

In my opinion, anyone would have a great time watching Miracle. Some of the jokes and references might land better with an older audience, however, anybody would appreciate this film, whether you are a sports fan or not. The characters are all easy to fall in love with and hard to let go of.

The movie does not include too many songs, but when they are used, they fit perfectly with the scene. Instead, training and game montages are usually voiced over by the team’s coach, Herb Brooks (Kurt Russel).

Russel does an amazing job of portraying the U.S. coach and leaves behind many memorable moments and quotes in his honor. One of these is simply just the word, “again” stated over and over, but you’ll have to watch the movie to find out why.

Another great line by Russel is, “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard,” and, “Great moments are born from great opportunity…Tonight, we are the greatest hockey team in the world.”

Everything that Russel says to his team is impactful and carries deep meaning even when he is mad or yelling. 

One of Miracle’s greatest features is how well it captures the sense of realism. The actors were chosen based not only on their acting skills, but also for their real-life hockey skills. This made the scenes with the team feel so much more authentic then they may have been without that.

Miracle also features great cinematography that captures the intensity and speed of the game and makes you feel like you are right there on the ice, centering Mike Eruzione (Patrick Demsey).

Overall, Miracle is an uplifting and patriotic film about determination, teamwork, and belief. It reminds viewers that with hard work and unity, even the impossible can be achieved. The movie leaves you questioning, “Do you believe in miracles?”

I would rate this movie 4.5 out of 5 RedHawks.