Miracle Blu-ray Review

Do you remember where you were in 1980 when Al Michaels asked the classic question, "Do you believe in miracles?" Of course, he was referring to the consensus greatest upset and moment in sports history - the US Olympic hockey team's defeat of the overwhelming favorite Russian team. Now, you can relive the glory and embrace the patriotic spirit of the moment with the June 16th Blu-ray release of Miracle, from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.

Kurt Russell stars as Coach Herb Brooks, the determined coach who never let his team believe they could't do the impossible. While captivating the spirit and drama of this very real life sports classic, Miracle also tells a story of discipline, practice, heart, conviction, perseverance and more great lessons. Brooks takes a team of undisciplined and "green" international players against a Soviet team that beat the NHL All-Star team prior to the Olympics in 1980.

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Many of us likely recall the excitement surrounding the 1980 hockey team that captured the spirit of the nation. With Miracle, you can go behind the scenes and experience the hard work and dedication the players and coaches had to give in order to achieve the pinnacle of sports glory.

The Miracle Blu-ray release includes several great special features:

• The Making of Miracle
• From Hockey to Hollywood: The Actors' Journeys
• The Sound of Miracle
• Miracle ESPN Roundtable with Linda Cohn
• First Impressions: Herb Brooks with Kurt Russell and the Filmmakers
• Audio Commentary by Director Gavin O'Connor, Directory of Photography Dan Stoloff and Editor John Gilroy
• Outtakes

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• Actors: Kurt Russell, Patricia Clarkson, Noah Emmerich
• Directors: Gavin O'Connor
• Format: Color, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: WALT DISNEY VIDEO
• DVD Release Date: June 16, 2009
• Run Time: 136 minutes

Blu-ray Review by Neil of Movie Room Reviews