The Miracle of the Cards

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Summary: Good film but I may be biased!!
Review: The reason I watched this film is because I have a connection with the real story. For me thats always what makes this film real and brings back many memories. Sadly I did think the acting at times was a little less than desirable and those english accents were poor at times, although the story behind the film will pull me back to watch it again and again. Actually quite funny for me seeing Carshalton portrayed as such an American town!! Its nothing like that in real life - our door numbers rarely go past the hundreds in England!! The DVD is better than the VHS purley due to the extras - Craig is 25 now and fit and well and its nice to hear him on the DVD. For anyone who liked the film Marion Shergold released a book many years back called 'a mothers story'. Thats a very good read and I would recommend it highly!!

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Summary: A movie filled with stupidity and hypocrisy. . . Skip it!
Review: When I was on vacation, me and my sister turned over to PAX TV to see what was on, and it was none other than 'Miracle of the Cards.' I saw Kirk Cameron, so I had to stick around to see what it was about. . . I'm sorry I ever did. Not only is the story completely bland and uninteresting, but the acting is, by far, some of the worst I have seen in recent memory. All the performances are blocky, uninspired, and insipidly tireless. We get one yelling session after another from the boy's mother, and his father just stands by and says "Yes dear. . ." Then we get to the doctor, who is nothing more than a hapless dope who doesn't know what the heck he's doing. The boy, too, is a hopeless case as a little actor as he tries to act out sympathetically, but ends up grating on your every nerve. And don't even get me started on the lifeless, derivative score, terrible useage of pop songs throughout, and the pitiable direction of Mark Griffiths (who can't seem to make even a decent film yet) all contribute to this phenomenally bad film which drags on and on and on. . . The hypocrisy in the film is also ver "in your face," with a mother who claims to be a good loving, Christian woman but curses anyone who annoys her and says that the "miracle of the cards" was a "miracle of the world," completely shattering her "miracle of God" image and statements throughout the film. You almost get the feeling it doesn't WANT to end. Skip this movie at all costs! Don't rent it, don't watch it at a friends, and most certainly don't even give it a second thought! A complete waste of good film and talent (or lack thereof).

Rating:
Summary: A movie filled with stupidity and hypocrisy. . . Skip it!
Review: When I was on vacation, me and my sister turned over to PAX TV to see what was on, and it was none other than 'Miracle of the Cards.' I saw Kirk Cameron, so I had to stick around to see what it was about. . . I'm sorry I ever did. Not only is the story completely bland and uninteresting, but the acting is, by far, some of the worst I have seen in recent memory. All the performances are blocky, uninspired, and insipidly tireless. We get one yelling session after another from the boy's mother, and his father just stands by and says "Yes dear. . ." Then we get to the doctor, who is nothing more than a hapless dope who doesn't know what the heck he's doing. The boy, too, is a hopeless case as a little actor as he tries to act out sympathetically, but ends up grating on your every nerve. And don't even get me started on the lifeless, derivative score, terrible useage of pop songs throughout, and the pitiable direction of Mark Griffiths (who can't seem to make even a decent film yet) all contribute to this phenomenally bad film which drags on and on and on. . . The hypocrisy in the film is also ver "in your face," with a mother who claims to be a good loving, Christian woman but curses anyone who annoys her and says that the "miracle of the cards" was a "miracle of the world," completely shattering her "miracle of God" image and statements throughout the film. You almost get the feeling it doesn't WANT to end. Skip this movie at all costs! Don't rent it, don't watch it at a friends, and most certainly don't even give it a second thought! A complete waste of good film and talent (or lack thereof).

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Summary: More than a Movie!
Review: Yes, and excellent movie. Don't miss out-get the DVD version. You'll get many extras you won't find on the VHS. A must have for the Christian DVD Collection. If you are looking for a heart warming story to share with your family and friends this is the dvd for you. If you liked this DVD, try "waterproof" which is another cloud ten pistures DvD, or "something to sing about" & "a vow to cherish" both are excellent Christian movies by world wide pictures