Dorathen Better Late Then Never

Robert Joyner The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Sienna-Rose Mclaughlin The movie really just wants to entertain people.

Staci Frederick Blistering performances.

lolie973 I am 13 years old and I have a 14 year-old autistic brother. He acts just like the twins, so if some of yall don't think what autism is like, maybe you just don't understand it! But I help at a softball league for kids with disabilities and with my brother's class at school. My brother was almost death also, but when he was 3 he had surgery to help with his left ear. But anyway, this exactly what my brother is like, and throwing tantrums and hand flapping, eye blinking, putting things in order or in a line, is perfectly normal, my brother has done all of that. My sister and I always go to the same school with him so if he starts s tantrum we can be there to calm him down.

Pepper_Mouth I have a nearly 9 year old brother, who also is a 'High-Functioning' autistic. The only problem is, they don't actually understand the definition. Yeah, they throw occasional tantrums, but my brother throes them if you touch his toy or whatever.Bottom line. Not realistic, but funny at the trouble they think they can do. (Go fishing in their PJ's, thinking a movie is a good influence on behavior, etc.) 8/10.But my little brother's much, much different. Maybe it's the type or level of autism, I don't know.Autism is not what they are portraying. They're portraying autistics as dopes. They aren't.

d-e-jackson1 I felt that this movie was very believable. I have a 9-yr old autistic grandson whose behavior is very like that of the two young boys. The arm flapping and eye avoidance is perfectly normal for children with autism.I was glad to see the growth progression from 7 years of age to 14 years of age. These were fraternal twins who generally have different looks to go along with their different personalities. It was encouraging to see that these boys did pursue different opportunities from each other and though each opportunity was a challenge, they both were able to enjoy successes. It was also heart warming to see a mother so devoted to their education.It is indeed gratifying to see autism out in the open and portrayed truthfully as in this movie.

Pepper Anne 'Miracle Run' is the name of the foundation to benefit Autistic youth. The movie is based on the true story of Corrine Morgan (Mary Louise Parker), a single mother who fought for her twins sons to remain in public school rather than being educated by the state in a mental health facility simply because they were autistic. These boys, Steven and Phillip, are the center of our story, as high performing autistic boys (and later teenagers in the latter half), who prove to be quite successful and talented young men, despite being autistic. We see that growing up, the boys had much difficulty when they were younger. Steven wouldn't speak. Phillip mimicked everyone. But the mother works with her son as well as a specialty teacher sent from the school board to tutor the boys. And soon enough, Phillip and Steven develop into capable and successful young men. As Steven says during his presentation at the Miracle Run benefit in the finale, "If it wasn't for our mother's love, my brother and I wouldn't be here today."Miracle Run was made as a promotion of the rights for autistic children. The film lets you know that some 50 parents should expect their children to be autistic (I forget what the exact figure is of children diagnosed with the disability), but that these children should still be entitled to the same rights and privileges as everyone else (I assume that this movie is largely pointing to the right to an education). The disability shouldn't define them. It is, in some respect, you're average Lifetime TV production about the single mother fighting for her children's well being. This movie is quite similar to the 1990 Linda Hamilton movie, 'Go Towards the Life,' which was about the true story of a mother fighting for the rights of her sons who were diagnosed with AIDs. The characters are quite similar, as well as the general thrust of the story. But nonetheless, there is something quite nice about this particular film, aside from the significance of its message about Autism. I think in large part, the film worked as well as it did due to a good cast. Mary Louise Parker is the endearing mother, Claire. Adian Quinn is her charismatic boyfriend and support, Doug. Even the young actors did a good job of portraying Autistic children (Steven and Phillip were not impaired to the same degree that say Leonardo DiCaprio's character was in 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape). It is an enjoyable little movie and worth watching. If for nothing else, it persuades parents of autistic children not to give up on them.