I thought this was going to be a movie about whales trapped under some ice. It was way more than that! It was the whales, yes. But it was also about the media and the politics, domestic and international, that got them out. It was a behind the scenes glimpse into how three gray whales fit into the Reagan administration, Greenpeace, the oiling industry, cooperation with native Eskimos in Alaska and America's relations with Russia, at that time, the Soviet Union. Yes, it's all of that. But not overdone and with a steady, engaging pace. Of course, we all root for the whales and can't wait to see how it all ends. But the journey of this movie is just as fulfilling as the ending. Very family friendly but also a gem for adults, given the political puzzle pieces that all have to fit together that will surely go over the little ones' heads. No one was really a stand- out for me in this, actor/actress-wise but that's OK. A little romance, a little comedy, a lot of feel-good. It was just a great movie.
Review of Big Miracle
