Product Details

• Actors: Kirk Cameron, Karin Konoval, Catherine Oxenberg, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Peter Wingfield
• Directors: Mark Griffiths
• Writers: Lee Wilson
• Producers: Deanna Embury, Deboragh Gabler, Lee Wilson, Michele Futerman, Robert Woods
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: Unrated
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Cloud Ten Pictures
• VHS Release Date: November 20, 2001
• Run Time: 89 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00005RYP4
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #237,381 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Craig Shergold (Thomas Sangster) is an eight year old cancer patient who, during the course of his treatment, manages to shock the world by breaking The Guinness World Record for receiving get-well cards, amassing an astounding 1.3 million cards from around the globe. But as amazing as that is, it's only the beginning of the miracles. When a skeptical reporter (Kirk Cameron) is sent to investigate the "real facts" behind this incredible true-life story, he is expecting to uncover another over-sensationalized account of God supposedly intervening in the lives of faithful believers. What he finds is nowhere close to what he's expecting. A heartarming story of love and faith in the face of death, The Miracle of the Cards will bring tears to your eyes and make even the toughest skeptic examine their own faith.

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strong, realistic acting & inspirational story, February 23, 2003

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TOMMY C ELLIS "Prison Rev." (Federal Way, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Miracle of the Cards [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The acting begins on the solid footing of an adorable "poster child" eight-year boy who develops a deadly brain tumor. This boy's charm alone would have garnered the film three stars.

The mother and father could have been his real parents--they played their parts so naturally. Mom won't give up when treatment becomes more aggressive and less likely to succeed. Dad believes it is best to be realistic and make the boy's last days comfortable and peaceful. Additionally, the struggle over pursuing "the miracle in the cards" was most realistic.

The main physician, Dr. Middleton, proved a master at being a compassionate but professional medical man, while communicating with a mother who believes he is destined to save her apparently doomed child.

Richard Thomas may not conjur up an image of brain surgeon in most people's minds, but he did play the role of counseling the sick child and his parents well. Perhaps he came across more as a hospital chaplain than a surgeon. Nevertheless, the role worked, and rounded out the story smoothly.

Finally, there is Kirk Cameron as the skeptical "hard news" journalist assigned to a feature story. He seems most comfortable in the role of feature journalist--much more than his attempts at hard news, such as in the Left Behind movie. He does not pan out as much of a skeptic. Nevertheless, his role added a sweet touch, that closed the film nicely.

Concerning the plot, there is a fair amount of tension in this film--though it aims more to inspire than tease. Towards the end, I started to wonder if there was ever going to be an upward turn in this downward spiraling medical tale. Then, right at the end there is the abrupt medical update...one I will not divulge. My one complaint is that the ending came rather suddenly--though the actual story may have been the same.

The bottom line is that this is a sweet, inspirational tale of a rather unique miracle. The acting is realistic, and you will conclude your viewing with a smile.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good film but I may be biased!!, March 25, 2004

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Georgina (Sutton, Surrey, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Miracle of the Cards (DVD)

The reason I watched this film is because I have a connection with the real story. For me thats always what makes this film real and brings back many memories. Sadly I did think the acting at times was a little less than desirable and those english accents were poor at times, although the story behind the film will pull me back to watch it again and again. Actually quite funny for me seeing Carshalton portrayed as such an American town!! Its nothing like that in real life - our door numbers rarely go past the hundreds in England!! The DVD is better than the VHS purley due to the extras - Craig is 25 now and fit and well and its nice to hear him on the DVD. For anyone who liked the film Marion Shergold released a book many years back called 'a mothers story'. Thats a very good read and I would recommend it highly!!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very touching movie, watched it with my children.. God can use many things to answer our prayers..., December 17, 2005

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OverRunWithSons (PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Miracle of the Cards (DVD)

I was compelled to watch this movie after I read 2 reviews on this site stating it was an Insult to God, that this Mother gave all her glory to the Cards, stating the movie should be thrown in the trash & ends with scriptures -- Then an earlier review saw only Hypocrisy. I'm thinking, WHAT??!! A movie like this, I just had to take a look! As a Christian myself (obviosly not the kind they are, what would they have done - given their son a sermon every day while he laid in the hospital bed ?). I DID NOT see this Mother giving GLory to the cards at all, I counted the times she thanked God, and they were MANY ...What I seen was a Mother who was guided, who believed, who hoped, who dared to do whatever it took to save her son's life (which is love), she saw the light in his eyes when he opened his cards, he believed all those people sending cards were praying for him, this gave him Hope/Encouragement -which his Doctor ordered the parents to give him, what he NEEDED. How can one not see God (or inspiration) at work in this? Life is full of wonderful things in wonderful unexpected ways, even in the midst of some of the chaos, He is there. This card campaign -which spanned the globe- might have led to a Guinness Book World record, but the more important thing was it led to a Doctor in the United States who was able to perform the surgery to save his life. So God Used the "Cards", or He allowed the Card Campaign to be used to bring these important people into this child's life-to save Him. What could be more glorious than that, what Joy to these parents, what answered prayer. It's an incredible story, and it's TRUE--which makes it even better! Funny thing is, all these years later, those crazy cards are still coming, thanks to some chain letters on the internet that just won't die. I think all of us should be this sensitive to what gives OUR CHILDREN hope/encouragement in a time such as this.