Corinne is a single mother of twin 5-year-old boys, Steven and Phillip, who are diagnosed with autism. Public school officials threaten to remove them from school due to their behavior, but through therapy, the boys are able to make major strides in their capabilities. A decade later, teens Steven and Phillip seek to prove they can handle high school while still struggling with their disorder.
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I saw this movie more times than I can think of right now. I learn something every time. Is uplifting, emotional, informative, eye opening, realistical and right on point with the reality that parents (Mama's) like me have to live with the struggle of searching still today 12 years after this movie first aired for our Autistic children to have the same type of consideration as normal developing kids. I have 2 kids. My son just turned 5 on the 5th of October '06 and he was diagnosed at the age of 2 years old as severely Autistic with no behavioral problems there were not many programs for him then and still aren't. A lot of Education Staff just thinks they have to be general and still fail to realize that Autism is very different from child to child. I have seen similarities on other children with my son but not one that is just like my son. In this movie I see how that is true even in twins. I LOVED and still LOVE this movie. There is much to learn about not giving up and how putting our kids needs #1 does DOES pay off. A lot of objections when we put our kids first from people that want everything to be the same and don't know how to react to a different family. Saddens me but is still the case. I cry when I saw this again here in NY last night. Is sad the speech at the end when he reads to his mom how he didn't know how to have friends. I had a second child because long before I learned that my son was Autistic he had no friends and trust me I literally through myself at people almost and everyewhere we went but not luck for him making friends. His sister is normal developing child, and a lot of people don't like to say "normal" but it is what it is. My 2 kids are very close and love one another. She's brought out a lot of good socializing qualities in her brother. He is a sweet, gentle, quiet, loving, caring, concerned and did I say sweet boy. He began talking after being very sick and hospitalized on Thanksgiving of 2005. I hope everyone gets to see this movie learns that Autistic kids aren't crazy, they are just Autistic. Is heartbreaking in many ways but for me and my little girl is been a blessing in more ways. My son has actually taught us to appreciate the smallest of things. What we see, hear, feel, touch, and hugs and hugs and love. I thank God everyday for my two kids, my sweet loving little family-my Sunshine kids. Without them there is never sun in my life.Honstly, Martha Cabrera www.parenttalkusa.com
Understanding that I have been a huge fan of Mary Louise Parker's for a long time, I found her to be exceptionally brilliant in this film. She is believable, and I found myself totally entranced in her role as a devoted, incisive Mother. Also, the story line was not predictable, which kept me intrigued all the way through. An exceptional movie in my opinion, and I want to own it.One word that helps describe Mary Louise Parker as an actress is "mesmerizing." Her facial expression are enthralling, and she has a slight hesitation in her responses that leaves her open for clear thinking, regardless of the movie and the story line. Fried Green Tomatoes was another movie I recall where she was captivating in her hesitancy and attitude.
MIRACLE RUN shows how a mother's love can inspire her children to do the impossible. No (wo)man is an island and the boys could probably not have done it without the compassion, care and determination of their mother's want for them to have a place in this world. It'll take you beyond what you ever imagined. This film is positive and uplifting. Miracle Run is similar to A BEAUTIFUL MIND--both films break the stereotype of it's particular disability. MIRACLE RUN is a true American story of hope, determination and overcoming obstacles. This movie is why movies are made--to inspire and motivate others to do what seems to be an unaccomplishable task. Isn't that what ROCKY is about?
People often ask me why I became a Special Education Teacher. I became a SPED teacher to help kids that need my help more than anyone. I became a teacher because I know I make a difference. People often think that SPED means "retard" and means the kids are useless and stupid. They have not seen a child's face when they understand something they did not before. They have never felt happy with teary eyes because a child had a new world opened to them. They have never listened to a child's problems. They have never helped that child and helped them to feel loved and cared for. They have no idea the amazing feeling that I feel each and every day that I go to work. I am proud to be making a difference in the lives of children.These boys and their mom are just so amazing. I commend them for their hard work. People with disabilities can do anything they put their minds to. This film deserves 4/4 ****/*****