The Third Miracle
The Third Miracle

The Third Miracle

1999Movie119 minEnglish

The Vatican sends a priest to verify some miracles, performed by a woman who has been nominated for sainthood...

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes58%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users72%
Director: Agnieszka HollandGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disillusioned priest, Father Frank Shore, is tasked with investigating a possible modern-day miracle involving a Chicago woman named Roxane. As he delves into her story and the supposed healing powers attributed to her, he confronts his own lost faith and the nature of belief. The investigation becomes increasingly complex, blurring the lines between divine intervention, psychological phenomena, and deception.

Critical Reception

The Third Miracle received mixed to positive reviews. Critics generally praised the performances, particularly from Ed Harris and Helen Mirren, and the film's thoughtful exploration of faith and doubt. However, some found the pacing slow and the narrative somewhat convoluted, leading to a less impactful experience for certain viewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its mature handling of spiritual themes.
  • Ed Harris and Helen Mirren deliver compelling performances.
  • Some critics found the plot less engaging than its premise suggested.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the film's intelligent and thought-provoking approach to the complexities of faith and doubt. Many viewers found the performances strong and the central mystery intriguing, though a segment felt the pacing could have been tighter.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was based on a 1997 novel of the same name by Thomas K. Shaffer, who also co-wrote the screenplay.

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