I’ll just leave this here – Maggie Smith, Kathy Bates and Laura Linney.
Really, that’s all you need to know about The Miracle Club to put this film on your cinema priority list.
The Miracle Club is a heartwarming film that follows the story of close friends Lily (Smith), Eileen (Bates), and Dolly (Agnes O’Casey) from Ballyfermot, a hard-knock community in Dublin, Ireland. When the opportunity arises for the women to win a pilgrimage to Lourdes, France in a talent contest, they jump at the chance.
With the local priest’s help, the women win the trip and embark on a journey that will bring them miracles and change their lives.
Once in Lourdes, the group are tasked with helping the sick and disabled pilgrims who come to bathe in the town’s healing springs. As they work, they reflect on their lives and search for personal miracles. However, when they are joined by Chrissie (Linney), who has returned from the US and their distant past after a long absence, old wounds are reopened, and the women must confront their history and the part they played in it.
This film is billed as a comedy but I bet you’ll get at least one good cry out of it.
The cast between them has two Oscars and two nominations – that’s a win each for Smith and Bates and a nom for Laura Linney. That’s 1, 2, 3…
Oh wait – did I mention Stephen Rea is in the cast as well – he’s had an Oscar nom as well. That seals it – book a ticket now!
The Miracle Club is screening at both the Ballina Fair and Byron Palace cinemas this week. Visit: www.palacecinemas.com.au for screening details.
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