For a movie about a group of underdogs emerging triumphant against all odds, Julio Quintana’s latest feature strays hopelessly from the true spirit of its story.

| Sep 26, 2023

The feel-good vibe is strong enough and the characters are likable enough to leave you rooting for this ragtag motley crew. It makes for a warm and wholesome underdog story that effectively tugs at your heartstrings even as you see it doing the yanking.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 17, 2022

It's a very formulaic film that tells you exactly how it's going to end after you've seen about 30 minutes of it.

| Original Score: 4/10 | Jun 21, 2022

A formulaic story that may have been sacrificed for its gorgeous visuals. The different shades of blue are incredible and the overall cinematography is beautiful.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 24, 2021

It had me at orphans and a contest, then it added Dennis Quaid as the cherry on top.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Jun 18, 2021

Keeping it shirt and simple, there is nothing not to like with this latest Netflix film.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 10, 2021

It's painstakingly predictable and unabashedly sincere, unable to distract from the reality that there are many more exciting things to do than to watch people fish.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Jun 6, 2021

Never bored, briefly in my feels...

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 2, 2021

Great intentions and solid acting keep this uplifting but predictable film from getting lost at sea.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 2, 2021

Yes, it's very predictable, but this likable family-friendly fishing movie just might hook you.

| Original Score: 3/5 | May 31, 2021

Even when it is at its most formulaic, it's visually nice to watch, with sweeping shots of the ocean and colourful neon streets.

| May 29, 2021

Based on a true story, Julio Quintana's "Blue Miracle" is the sort of film you outwardly scoff at but can't help but be moved by all the same.

| Original Score: 3.0/4.0 | May 28, 2021

The film needs a bit more character depth, but the overall impact is there.

| Original Score: 6/10 | May 28, 2021

The last 30 minutes here develop both Omar and Wade in logical, thoughtful ways. It's just a shame the orphans feel lost in what should be their movie, instead characterized by one or two traits each

| Original Score: 2/5 | May 27, 2021

Watching Blue Miracle is like reeling in an old boot.

| May 27, 2021

It's a processed fish stick rather than a blue marlin steak, but it fills you up just the same.

| May 27, 2021

If you could imagine, the majority of Blue Miracle is quite predictable. If any of this would have resulted in a good movie, that would have been the biggest miracle of them all.

| Original Score: 2/4 | May 27, 2021

A well-intentioned artistic misfire.

| Original Score: 1.5/4 | May 27, 2021

Edgy, it is not, although Dennis Quaid's take on the cantankerous Wade character is crispier than a freshly fried piece of cod.

| Original Score: 3/5 | May 27, 2021

While it doesn't deviate a bit from the faith-based cinematic playbook, director/co-writer Julio Quintana's family drama, based on a true story, achieves what it sets out to do and tells an uplifting story.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | May 27, 2021