The Miracle Club (12a)

Director Thaddeus O'Sullivan. Comedy/Drama

There's just one dream for the women of Ballygar to taste freedom: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes. With a little benevolent interference from their local priest, a group of close friends get their ticket of a lifetime.

Starring Laura Linney, Maggie Smith, Kathy Bates

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A very gentle film, enjoyed by everyone. A typical Flicks Gem.

An understated gem which was very warmly received

This film touches on long term friendships gone sour and questions how truthful is religion and how it sells itself.

Most people who came said they enjoyed the film

Our Flicks audience were moved and entertained by the miracle club. There was a mix of humour and charm and the story was enhanced by excellent performances from Maggie Smith and Kathy Bates.

Thoroughly enjoyed by audience and received applause at the end.

Very good! A well put together movie!

Great film. Really enjoyed by the audience.

Audience voiced that any film with Maggie Smith in is always good.

Good film suitable for a varied audience. Maggie Smith was brilliant as always. A few laugh out loud moments. Easy watching.

Well enjoyed film by all attended.

There was quite a divide in the comments of this film. Lots of 10's, lots of 6's and nothing in-between. I think the reason for most of the low scores was due to the difficulty with the accent.

Another great film that starred the late Maggie Smith, a film that showed pathos but was enjoyed by the audience

Lovely tribute to the late Maggie Smith. Brilliant acting by all and unexpected miracles come to light. All loved it. Great atmosphere and good social interval at half time. Appealed to all.

The stellar cast attracted a good audience; this is a gentle, thought-provoking film with wonderful performances from the main actors. At times you could have heard a pin drop in the hall as the more poignant scenes unfolded, yet there were plenty of humorous moments too. Although the trip to Lourdes did not deliver the miracles that the characters had hoped for, we were left with the feeling that they had each returned enriched by a quiet sense of acceptance and a true appreciation of 'home'. A lovely film.

First half was really sad with such hatred. But after a visit to Lourdes the characters realised that all should be forgiven. A very good moral theme. People seemed to really enjoyed it.

A very well acted film (although some difficulty for some attendees, due to Irish accents); sad and emotional at times but ended well.

Great film and wonderful cast.

A film with a certain "feel good" factor. Excellent acting, especially from Maggie Smith. Good feedback from all who came.

Good

Reports of a lovely film, Maggie Smith’s last film, but hankies were needed at the end! Happy not sad!

Delightful, heartwarming film. Particularly wonderful performances by Maggie Smith and Kathy Bates.

A story about people in a village with history. the film kept everyone engaged but we did have to put the subtitles on in the second half

The film was warmly received. A touching story, sensitively acted. A lesson in the ramifications of decisions made and consequences following. There was sadness but also humour and warmth. Overall an enjoyable evening for all.

A delightful film, very well acted and entertainment for all. A farewell to Maggie Smith.

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