Big Miracle uses real-life events as the basis for a surprisingly satisfying family drama. - Rotten Tomatoes
PLOT: Three California gray whales, trapped in a hole in the ice of the Arctic Circle, are discovered by television news reporter Adam Carlson (John Krasinski). Their plight is publicized after he does a feature on them, which he hopes might be his opportunity to move up to a larger TV market. His news story draws international attention and sets into motion a massive effort to free the whales from the ice.
Drawn into the collaborative rescue work are several normally hostile factions: Inupiat whale hunters, a Greenpeace environmental activist, an oil executive, ambitious news reporters, the National Guard, and politicians on the state, national and international levels. Also joining in the effort are two entrepreneurs from Minnesota, who provide de-icing machines to help keep the hole open.
PG, 1 hr. 46 min.
Directed By: Ken Kwapis
Written By: Jack Amiel, Michael Begler
In Theaters: Feb 3, 2012 Wide
US Box Office:$18.9M
Universal Pictures
ACTORS: John Krasinski, Drew Barrymore, Kristen Bell, Tim Blake Nelson, Dermot Mulroney, Ted Danson
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