I really enjoyed watching the movie "Miracle" because I like learning about sports teams and their rise to greatness. It was definitely another one of those "feel good" movies, mainly because of the the ending. The United States hockey team ended up winning against the undefeated Soviet Union hockey team. Watching this made me feel proud of my nation's history. Despite their very slim chances, they pulled through successfully. I enjoyed learning about Herb Brooks and how he brought a bunch of amateur hockey players from all other parts of the United States together. With his leadership, he turned them into the best hockey team in the world. From this movie, I learned to never give up on a dream no matter how hard it is to reach. Also, much like the movie "42," this movie is centered on the idea of teamwork. One of the main reasons the US hockey team won the gold medal in the olympics was because they worked together and treated each other like family. I would recommend this movie to anyone who likes a movie with a happy ending. It is the kind of movie that would make anyone happy.
"Miracle on Ice" is a major event in history because a group of men who had never played ice hockey together, and didn't have a shot at winning gold in the olympics against the Soviet Union, worked hard and won, with the help of their new coach, Herb Brooks. It took a lot of effort and teamwork to reach their goal. This was also in the time of the Cold War so the Soviet Union was already a huge opponent. The US was able to show what they could do through their Hockey Team.
There aren't any events that have happened quite like this one. There are, however, some events in history that have brought the American people closer together, like several school shootings, 9/11, and hurricane Sandy and Katrina. These events teach people that despite our vast differences, we can all come together and help those in need when they need it the most.
I definitely agree with Emma in that Miracle was an amazing "feel good" movie, as I also referred to it as that in my blog post. I felt very proud of my country after this incredible accomplishment. I like how Emma made a connection between this movie and 42. They definitely both show the message that teamwork is important if you want to accomplish something as a group. Also like Emma, I discussed 9/11 and school shootings in my post and how they have brought America together.
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