I’m definitely fond of sports movies, and it seems Disney makes quite a few! *Miracle* works well, recounting the story of the 1980 Winter Olympics hockey game between the United States and the Soviet Union. The way they weave in happenings from around the world can occasionally feel a bit contrived, but I understand what they were attempting to do—it doesn’t really detract from it, though. Kurt Russell is exce…

Disney has once again delivered what they do well with this kind of story. This is an uplifting sports film centered on the real-life account of Coach Herb Brooks (played by Kurt Russell), who was in charge of guiding the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team during the Winter Olympics held at Lake Placid. The dominant Russian team was also there. The movie portrays Brooks as he gathers a group of young players and the…