Christii Hz

I agree with the many reviews that express it’s a sweet story, but not faith based. The Miracle club is very secular in fact. I would not watch it with my Catholic grandma. This film could have easily been left secular without injecting Catholicism. It insults believers by portraying Catholics and people of faith in a very negative light. The story is really about people sharing a conflicting and overlapping past who are seeking hope, reconciliation, and miracles at Lourdes. In their quest to receive an instant miracle they realize that Lourdes is more than a miracle factory. So it would have been best to let their own secular ignorance discover the beautiful history of Lourdes. And in so doing they find miracles which they weren’t seeking… forgiveness, love, understanding. Ok so the latter is true to the movie. But the rest is set on the premise of a hypocritical, superficial, and dysfunctional Catholic culture. Which is not fair to the many devout Catholics, and Christians, who strive to live a Christ like life. Additionally, the Virgin Mary is very sacred to Catholics and demeaning her status is disrespectful. I also don’t like the inference to the Catholic (and indirectly Christian) faith being fake and “a hoax.” Imagine if they said that about any other religion or social group. It would not be tolerated. So many films today try to disparage Christian faith and build up secular believes. That is not consistent with the inclusivity Hollywood writers are trying to convey. So why the double standards? I recently saw another film that put a homosexual relationship on the pedestal, and I agree it was portrayed beautifully, but then came a part with a pastor and group of believers and they were portrayed as deceitful, foul mouthed, cannibals. I mean really, it’s quite obvious who Hollywood is for and against. They have a chance to unify, but choose to divide.

Some movies are just meant to be illustrative, enjoyable, and sweet. There’s nothing wrong with happy endings, and movies that leave you feeling good. Is it bad to take a break from the real world? Is it bad to dream, or hope. I get more inspired from movies where characters overcome challenges, then when the story line is frustrating, depressing and only pointing to human suffering. I like the movies that give you hope and dare you to believe in spite of your circumstances. Coming from a working class family and immigrant parents, I remember not being able to afford some of the things my friends had. But our parents taught us good work ethics and always encouraged us to keep moving forward. Had they said your privileged friends will always have more or do greater things than you, my siblings and I may not have achieved all that we did. Dare to dream despite your surroundings or circumstances. No matter what others may say, you can do good things. But as this movie illustrates, there has to be a drive, commitment, and resolute to do something. There are always tough times in life, but it’s how you react in those tough times that can determine your future. I hope NETFLIX keeps making movies that inspire and encourage people in all walks of life. I can say with certainty that my parents would have helped me too if I had gotten pregnant after college, in spite of their lower income status.

Both Mama Mia 1 and 2 are great. But the second is probably my favorite.

It’s just a cute comedy and a refreshing show without foul language and explicit sex and violence. Guess getting tired of today’s shows that are all the same. Why aren’t we making more harmonious and positive tv shows instead of those that make you distrust and hate everyone. We are becoming what we watch. We need hope in mankind.

It’s so nice to watch something inspiring and heartwarming for once I’m getting tired of the unnecessary sexual explicitly, prolific swearing and violence in most shows today. Just not entertaining anymore. Our society needs healing not more chaos and divisiveness. Need more shows that move us toward doing good, not away from it.