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      Miracle on Ice

      1981 2h 30m Drama List
      Reviews 62% 100+ Ratings Audience Score This film tells the inspiring true story of Herb Brooks (Karl Malden) and the 1980 U.S. men's Olympic hockey team, who, against all odds, took home the gold medal after defeating the heavily favored Soviet team during the games in Lake Placid, New York. Brooks unites his team of hot-headed college all-stars (Andrew Stevens) after a humiliating early defeat against their common foe, the Soviets. Their victory becomes a microcosm of American patriotism during the height of the Cold War. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member The film Miracle on Ice does a terrific job of capturing emotion, yet it also has the power to share the emotions of the characters with the audience. While watching the movie, the audience watches Herb Brooks, the coach, battle his personal struggles while fully committing himself to coaching the United States Olympic hockey team. He works tirelessly to inspire his team and tests them mentally and physically to train this team and make them the best that they can possibly be. His speeches don't only inspire his team, but now inspire many people to work harder. After closely showing the brutal late-night practices and intense emotions, the movie ends with a beautiful victory against the undefeated Soviets and then finally with the United States winning the Olympics for Ice hockey. Director Steven Hilliard Stern was brilliant with the emphasis that he placed on the rising action rather than the climax. Stern showed essential rising action events that contributed to the victorious outcome for the United States. For example, he shows Herb's strategizing behind the scenes that led to family struggles. He then shows the tests that Herb faces the players with, ones that build not only work ethic but also character. Herb does many unique things that others considered completely irrational; however, he had a mental plan that he would follow through with precisely. Since majority of the movie gravitates toward the challenges rather than the success, it thoroughly gets the point across that nothing worth having comes easy. Most of all, Stern was able to create a film that would attract any audience, not just hockey players. This is a movie that inspires people and gives people hope rather than just sharing a story about winning a hockey game. This is brilliant and is likely what permitted the movie so much success. It's a story about a dream coming true and about getting what you work for, which attracts a broader group of people to connect with the plot. Also, this is a story about a great accomplishment for America. It allows American citizens to take pride in being the underdog and fighting to get what we want. It connects to the American dream and shows how far you can go when you work for it. This film brings a historical event to life while still inspiring people today. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member It's amazing they made this movie after it happened one year later! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Original footage make this a pleasure to watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Great Hockey Classic, must watch Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Not nearly as good as the bigger production Disney 'Miricle' however it is still a good watch if you are a fan of hockey. Was funny seeing Steve Guttenberg in this made for TV movie. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Very long and doesn't hold up over time too well. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis This film tells the inspiring true story of Herb Brooks (Karl Malden) and the 1980 U.S. men's Olympic hockey team, who, against all odds, took home the gold medal after defeating the heavily favored Soviet team during the games in Lake Placid, New York. Brooks unites his team of hot-headed college all-stars (Andrew Stevens) after a humiliating early defeat against their common foe, the Soviets. Their victory becomes a microcosm of American patriotism during the height of the Cold War.
      Director
      Steven Hilliard Stern
      Screenwriter
      Lionel Chetwynd
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      2h 30m