while it doesn't deviate a bit from the faith-based cinematic playbook, director/co-writer Julio Quintana's family drama, based on a true story, achieves what it sets out to do and tells an uplifting story
it's a slick little crowd-pleaser, that could have charmed and cheered an audience of all ages; The true story of an orphanage entering into a fishing tournament makes for a conventional yet effective carbon copy of the Disney sports movie formula
great intentions and solid acting keep this uplifting but predictable film from getting lost at sea. "Blue Miracle" is one of those stories that remains watchable even if you know from the start exactly how it's going to end
gratingly sentimental and simplistic, Julio Quintana's "Blue Miracle", turns a potentially compelling underdog tale into a sermon; Based on a true story, "Blue Miracle" suffers mightily from slapdash plotting and superficial moralizing
an attractive, spirited adaptation; thanks to the taste and shrewd judgment of director Julio Quintana, this funny, heartwarming movie provides just the right combination of adventure, character-driven humor, spiritual depth and inspirational uplift