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I honestly can't help but laugh at these negative reviews about this movie. If you don't like the acting, effects, etc., fine, but giving the movie 1 star because you don't like the way the miracles in the movie were shown is stupid. The accounts of angels and miracles are documented by real people who went through this terrible situation. Whether they're true or not is besides the point. Some people on here are saying "Why would God save them and not others," but this is a question unrelated to this movie's quality and presentation. It's like giving God Himself or the kids who told gave these accounts 1 star. The director and actors presented a documented story as told by real people. They didn't take any liberties or choose the way the story ended. If you're not religious, you probably won't appreciate the movie, but don't blame the directors for making "religious propaganda" or relating events that "don't make sense if God is a just god." The events did happen, or at least that's what the children said. Take it up with them if you don't believe it.

Like others I had never heard of this incident and after reading about it, the movie does follow the events pretty close.

Some scenes just felt out of place like when the commissioner stopped by the station with his checkbook. That was random.

The development of why the perpetrators did what they did was never really explained.

The ending was a tad too long.

This is a film about faith. I imagine many people who watch it may be aware of that beforehand. But if you weren't, and it projects ideals you disagree with, it is best to acknowledge that in a civil, thoughtful, non-attacking way.

Often, if I am critical of material I find offensive (excessive, gratuitous violence and gore, or pornography) I get the injured (and ironically, almost pious) response of "Well, if you don't want to see it, don't watch it." Then they adamantly add "But don't criticize my choices or get in my way." And they cite the First Amendment.

That works in both directions. Realize it. Acknowledge it. Embrace it.

I will start by saying that neither my husband nor I had heard of this event prior to watching the movie, and chose it solely from the small thumbnail on Prime that appeared to have children holding something.

I am still trying to figure out the opening scene of the movie. I plan to rewatch it to see if I missed a key link to the movie. Otherwise I am not sure why it opened the way it did.

Once the movie got going, we both realized the script was terrible. The acting really wasn't as bad as I originally thought. There is only so much an actor can do with bad lines and a choppy narrative. I would have enjoyed learning more about the protagonist's background and motivation. We quickly saw that the movie was faith-based, but the lines questioning God seemed forced into the script and out of place. I really can't fault the actors, and as the movie progressed we did see more emotion evoked.

The first half of the movie unfolds the events of the Bombing. The protagonist delivered lines awkwardly and felt stereotypical. The children and adults seemed way too calm and quiet. I think scenes should have depicted the severity of the situation better than they did and that the script should have also reflected this. Instead some lines were delivered almost comically and we found ourselves chucking at how bad it was.

The second half of the movie on the other hand, surprised me. I was not expecting the director to finally delve into the families lives. Disclaimer! I am Pagan to best describe my faith and my husband is Indigenous. We do not follow or believe Christian teachings but we do believe people should follow what speaks to them. I was not offended by the religious tone of the movie, in fact, that much was apparent within the first 15 minutes. Everything depicted in the second half of the movie spoke to me in my own way. I felt awed by the power of intention that day and I think it's brilliant the survivors chose to focus on a miracle rather than a tragedy.

Again, the questioning of God felt forced into the second half, and I really think it could have been approached in a more fluid way. That said, I think the second half of the movie really saved the first half.

I think the movie is for anyone. I don't think one has to be a believer to enjoy it. People just have to be able to withstand terrible writing, awkward scenes, forced emotion and a lack of background detail to get into it. The spiritual aspect was a non-issue. People criticizing it are biased in their reviews, but so are the people giving it 10 out of 10 because of their religious beliefs. If you just watch the movie for what it is, you will see exactly what I mean.

This movie won't be winning any awards for acting, although a couple of the kids were pretty good. And not the best special effects, but they did great for the budget they probably had to work with. Definitely did NOT get 80's fashion and hairstyles down, and I guarantee they took artistic liberties with the story. What movie doesn't?

But look past that and you'll see a decent movie about a horrific event and how a tiny little town in Wyoming handled it. Real people, a real event, and how they overcame it all through prayer.

If you don't believe in prayer or divine intervention, you'll hate this movie because you won't be able to see past your own bias.

This is one of the best Christian films I have seen. It is on par with God's Not Dead and Heaven is for Real. I remember when this event actually happened and had heard about some of the events of the movie but I was struck by the incredible story and the intense scenes as well as the emotional impact this movie had on me. I don't know when I have been so impacted by a movie. A must see. I have seen other movies by T.C. Christensen but nothing he has done has been anything like this. The entire audience was riveted to their seats and I watched many people leave very emotional. I am going to track down the book and see if I can also research the story more thoroughly. I loved seeing the many children, now grown up, who appeared during the credits.

Sorry but although this movie is based on real life events this has to rate in the top worst visual effect movies ever, absolutely terrible. I enjoy movies like this honestly, however, Bad acting, overly dramatic, stereotypical character personality just isn't a good movie. The director needs some serious training and imagination. I gave it a 4 out of 10 only due to the nature of the movie being inspired by true events and the basis of the story line and plot is as good as any movie of this nature you would expect to see, and given the right director and probably more critically acclaimed producer, it would have made a fantastic high ranking movie. What a shame.

Listening to the children's testimony gave me chills, but in such a great way it's hard to explain. I wished I had watched this sooner. Beautiful movie based on a true story.

It is wrong for Christians to make movies? and is it good for the Jews or atheists make movies?

I laugh such comments are something like children of Donald Trump, that what they say is just right, that what they think is just right and the rest who think differently from them are those who are evil or wrong.

if a Christian wants to make a movie, go ahead. If a Jew wants to make a movie, go ahead, the same for an atheist.

that everyone express their ideas and thoughts, his way of seeing things and not because it is different from what we think we should criticize.

some believe in the architect of the universe as the creator of everything around us, well, the universe is the unity of diversity, it is the unity of those who think differently and different ways of thinking are so respected, then the unit is given.

Horrible movie. Such an intense subject and at times they made it seem almost comical? You should be ashamed.

My brother's wife had a sister held as a hostage in the school. So, the events personally affected me as I knew people who were involved. I want to bring up first, that I believe the miracles that happened and that there is a caring Heavenly Father watching over us. The message of prayer and angels are faith-promoting and wonderful. However, I found some elements a little confusing. I was a little confused at how Doris (the female kidnapper) would show doubt and maybe even disdain for her husband prior to the kidnapping but then go full in to do it. I also had a hard time with the main character's acceptance/non-acceptance of the miracles that occurred. Even with those two points confusing me, I felt the powerful message intended to by conveyed by this movie. I feel that the two short-comings I have described has made the movie good. I just feel that it could have been done a little different to make it great.

I found this movie to be a feel good great movie and yes the acting and effects were not the best I still found it engaging and tugged at the heart strings

This movie was not made to win awards or make celebrities, this movie was created to let people know of the miracle that happened on that day 30 years ago and I believe it did just that for me.

There are a few parts that could've been adjusted probably with a larger budget, but if i wanted CG graphics and special effects I would watch something else

The fact that I had never even heard of this real life miraculous story until now makes me rate it even higher.

I would highly recommend this movie to anyone interested, the world could use a little more movies like this.

Good movie... But... Is a coincidence that almost all in the end have 6 kids???! 🤔😅😅

Not much to recommend this film. Although based on a true event, the film goes off the deep end in an attempt to convert viewers to a particular brand of religion. I don't object to that, but I wish I had been told in advance so I could have spent my time more productively. My rating reflects the irretrievable loss of the time.

Here's what I don't get. Why did so many people who don't want to watch a movie about God or religion watch a movie with the word "miracle" in the title? I understand if you don't like that kind of stuff. I don't like horror films so I don't watch movies with the word "horror" in it. You can't complain about a movie being exactly what the title says it's going to be. It's a low budget film, but they did a pretty good job with it. It's great for what it is! And I expected it to be about God, religion, and miracles because I looked at the title. Go into knowing what it is and you will like it. If you go into expecting it to be a big budget Hollywood film you will be disappointed.

Competently done, no-frills, unvarnished, look at the real nature of psychopathy -- and portrays a legitimate mystery which to this day remains unsolved. Lets you reach your own conclusions. Also a nostalgic throwback to the days when you could quickly and easily identify the truly evil in our society without a scorecard. Notice how the wife of the bomber, not the bomber himself, turns out to be the scariest character you have have ever met. (Designated "IMDb Top Reviewer." Please check out my list "167 Nearly-Perfect Movies (with the occasional Anime or TV miniseries) you can/should see again and again (1932 to the present)]

Unfortunately in the city where I live, this movie did not come to the theatre, so I will have to wait for the DVD or VOD release of it to see it. This is not a review of the movie, but just wanted those that have not seen other movies that were done by T.C. Christensen to make sure and check out his other films.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002459/?nmdp=1&ref_=nm_ql_5#filmography Out of all of them he has done, my favorites and those I highly recommend would be - 17 Miracles, Ephraim's Rescue, Emma Smith: My Story, Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration. These are the ones I have loved and treasure and do highly recommend.

When people think of LDS cinema, they think that its cheesy, horrible acting, and many other things, but with T.C. Christensen and the movies he has done, that is not at all true. While there are movies out there under the banner of LDS cinema that do have bad acting, and so on and so forth, they still embrace the message of hope and share that with the world.

I hope that those who have loved this movie will indeed check out his other projects and/or the ones I have recommended Eric