Miracles (1986)

Very disappointing...

Crappy film

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

This is a comedy well worth seeing. If you like to laugh, then this is a movie for you. You can't be a dolt and appreciate everything that this movie has to offer. "Miracles" contains so many different styles of humor. There is a little slap stick throughout, but most of it is very well thought out, well timed lines and loads of clever, subtle things that can only be caught by someone with quick wit. I never tire of watching this movie. Remember that the title is "Miracles" as you watch it. I hope that this movie will make it to DVD. It is a fun comedy. If you can find it in the video store, give it a whirl. Like so many films, the more times that you see it, the more that you will get out of it. Enjoy!

and undoubtedly the only one to contain a reference to oral sex. I must confess that the "Miracles" of the title were not apparent to me as such until the second viewing.In this film, every prayer (Even an "Oh God!") is answered, in such a way as to be unapparent to the beneficiary. Conversely, every use of you-know-Who's name in vain is swiftly punished in the same manner. Especially, note the prayer that opens the film and how it is eventually answered.Nothing flashy, no parting of the Red Sea or the sun standing still in the Heavens--just a deft touch to give the deserving a little help when needed.

This is probably the last movie ever made using a script that was written for Abbott and Costello. Even the incidental music was reminiscent of the slapstick comedies of the 40-s. It's the Bowery Boys in modern dress. It's worse than Ishtar. Parts that were spoken in Spanish were subtitled in English---but parts that were spoken in Indian were subtitled in Spanish!This film could be used for instructional purposes in a film school: Don't ever, ever, ever do anything the way it was done in this film.

I love this movie. Roger (Tom Conti) and Jean (Terri Garr) are a newly-divorced couple who meet again by accident (literally!) and wind up on a truly incredible journey. Christopher Lloyd has a supporting role as a mad pilot.My favourite parts are the witchdoctor, the plane landing sequence and the jailbreak and its consequences. The only false note is Tom Conti's American accent, but it's easy to overlook as the rest of the movie hangs together so well.9 out of 10 from me!