The "spoilers" in this review are very generalized, and I don't believe any specific plot lines or jokes are ruined by it.While there may be grounds to criticize this movie for its dialogue and directing, I still cannot help myself--I really liked it. Perhaps it is the talent; I really like Teri Garr (very talented actress) and Paul Rodriguez (comedic genius). Tom Conti has his moments, too.Terri Garr turns in a very good performance in this movie. Paul Rodriguez, manages to be outrageous, yet believable, and is excellent in this role. Christopher Lloyd is, well, Christopher Lloyd. In this case that is a good thing, and I wish he had a little bigger role in this movie. Even Tom Conti, turns in a decent performance despite an occasional flat delivery. I think a lot of some reviewers' negative reactions to him in this film are due to his character's "Type A," and CLASSICALLY "surgeon-esque" personality. In this, he plays it entirely realistically. While not all surgeons are like that, having known a number of them during my medical training, I can assure you, many are.However, it is the title character of this movie that is the true star. This movie shows many goods being brought from what seem like (minor to extreme) inconveniences to the main characters, all heading toward and contributing to the main miracle, which turns out to be the point to the whole adventure/s."All things work together for good to those who love God." So goes a verse in The Bible, and it applies aptly to this movie. This movie is denominationally neutral, however. Even if you don't believe in God, this movie should not offend. It easily allows one to imagine some unseen force in the universe that uses what seems to be random, unrelated mishaps to come together to accomplish a greater good in a cause larger than ourselves.I personally find it comforting and even spiritually enlightening to know that even the crosses we bear* can be turned to the good by the Almighty, and that in the process we can even be used as instruments for a much greater good than our tiny brains could imagine.I think this is why, despite the sometimes-poor dialogue and occasional flat deliveries, I really appreciate this movie. Even to the point of unembarrassedly saying that it is one of my favorites. I bought two because the tape on which I taped it off of cable years ago has worn out. VCR tape doesn't last very long, and I sorely wish that this title were on DVD.*(Yes, I'm Christian, so I phrase it in that context. Wear whatever you want.)

Watched this 80's movie on TV and it came with the latter-day warning about the dangers of flash photography, when in truth, it should have come with a warning for the ears, as it's filled almost from start to finish with shouts, screams, bangs and crashes. From that particular era when Hollywood was churning out slapstick marital rom-coms seemingly by the score ("Ruthless People", "First Wives Club" et. al.) "Miracles" seeks to emulate "Romancing The Stone" (sort of) but adds the twist of employing a UK actor in the lead role - Tom Conti, but inexplicably lumbering him with an American accent.Unfortunately, Tom's accent, like the couple's ill-fated plane journey, bales out about half-way to its intended destination, while alongside him, Teri Garr, as his newly-divorced lawyer ex-wife gets all wet and emotional in a pink ball-gown she's required to wear from start to finish. Along the way, taking in the "miraculous" coincidences which presumably inform the film's title and see lots of little good things happen, usually to the indigenous Latin American population of the country they cross into, springing okay, miraculously, from their haphazard adventures, they arrive, you'll not be surprised to learn, at a happy ever after conclusion, reuniting them and seeing them re-marry over the closing sequence.Christopher Lloyd gets to reprise his "Taxi" / "Back To The Future" kookiness but the law of diminishing returns was already applying by this time. For an episodic chase film like this to work, it helps if you've got likable characters, smart one-liners and exciting stunts. Unfortunately, this film has none of the above and thus seems far longer than it actually is so that you'll probably be glad, like me, when it reaches its nondescript ending.

I'm a Tom Conti fan and was attracted to the movie because he was in it. After seeing it the first time I tried to count the number of miracles that occurred. Little ones and big ones, but what I liked best was how all the little miracles kept bringing the hero closer to where he was needed. I didn't realize this until the end of the movie. I enjoyed the way the relationship between the husband and wife changed due to adversity, how they came to depend on each other rather than being independent. The love story is honest, the adventure scenes exciting, the photography clear and colorful, not drab and gloomy. I've seen this movie several time and whenever I have a chance I get someone who hasn't seen it over to watch it. This is a great little movie with a big message.

Read reviews anywhere about the 1986 version of Miracles starring Terri Garr and you will either see terrible ratings or outstanding ratings. You seldom see any middle ground except in the averages of the reviewers. I thought I would add this thumbs-up rating to balance out the bad. I admit that if you are not in the mood for a comedy, forget this movie. There are no profound morals or insights into life. There is no social injustice righted. Few things in this movie would ever happen in real life. Yet, if you are in the mood for comedy, Miracles (1986) will certainly provide the motivation to laugh.Bad things happen to a recently divorced couple, but in the wake of their misfortunes are subtle "miracles" for others. Part of the humor comes from the fact that when faced with dangerous situations, this bickering couple is more concerned with complaining how each other is reacting to the dilemma than the gravity of the situation itself. There is a wide variety of comedic techniques from slapstick to subtle humor. This movie revolves around a recently divorced couple who have such fundamental differences that they would never get back together in real life. However, this is not real life. It is a romantic comedy where miracles can take place, especially in a movie that bears that name.I was in the mood for a comedy when I watched this movie, and I was not let down.