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Miracle in Lane 2 [VHS] (2000)

Starring: Frankie Muniz, Rick Rossovich Director: Greg Beeman Rating: G (General Audience) Format: VHS Tape

4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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Product Details

Actors: Frankie Muniz, Rick Rossovich, Molly Hagan, Patrick Levis, Roger Aaron Brown
Directors: Greg Beeman
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
Language: English
Rating: G (General Audience)
Number of tapes: 1
Studio: Walt Disney Video
VHS Release Date: December 19, 2000
Run Time: 89 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

ASIN: B000050IMO
Amazon.com Sales Rank: #35,609 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)
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Based on the real-life story of disabled soap box derby champion Justin Yoder, this Disney bio-pic manages the difficult trick of balancing earnestness with wit, action with family drama. Frankie Muniz (TV's Malcolm in the Middle) plays Justin, a 12-year-old who accepts the limitations of his spina bifida but still wants to win a trophy like his athlete brother. Rick Rossovich and Molly Hagan are note perfect as his thoroughly likable but flawed parents, and Patrick Levis deftly portrays the difficulties of being a loving older brother who gets fed up always having to play second fiddle to his brother and his disease. Frequent trips into Justin's avid imagination, which provide humor and context, help the film avoid the sentimentality that usually accompanies triumph-over-adversity movies. (For instance, God is a race car driver who wears a T-shirt proclaiming "I don't make mistakes.") The smart script is cheerfully candid about Justin's problems (such as vomiting and lack of bladder control) and honest about the strain a disability puts on a family, but it's packed with enough action to sate the sports-minded viewer. (Ages 6 and older) --Kimberly Heinrichs

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5.0 out of 5 stars INSPIRING and REFRESHING, March 5, 2002

By	Olma Madrid (Burlingame, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I just watched this film on the Disney channel, along with my 8 year old niece and brother-in-law. It was so touching and refreshing to see inspiring true stories, such as Justin Yoder's receiving such exposure in mainstream television. What a great role model for young and old alike. Justin's spirit really shines through with Muniz's portrayal - ALL of the supporting cast were excellent! The film touched on so many different aspects of children and disabilities, along with how it impacts the family and friends in so many intense ways. And yet, it didn't focus on the issue of Justin's disability. Rather, it simply told a heartwarming story of just how powerful one individual's spirit can be. I highly recommend this film.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Sophisticated Theology, May 4, 2001

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Along with an entertaining plot, this film contains some surprisingly sophisticated theology (particularly for a children's film). The five "God" vignettes demonstrate five different ways that humans view God as well as track Justin (a boy with spina bifida) in his pilgrimage to understand why, if God doesn't make mistakes, he was born with a birth defect.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and Realistic, January 2, 2001

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Justin just wants to fit in. He wants to be like all of the other kids. But Justin is paralyzed. Does that stop him? Heck no.

He decides to race in soapbox derbies. And he gets good with the help of his supportive family and neighbor. Along the way, he discovers more about his inner self and begins to appreciate who he is, wheelchair or no wheelchair.

But what made me truly appreciate this movie was the way the filmmakers accentuated the reality. They not only carefully hit upon Justin's trials as a paralyzed kid, but also upon his brother's (Seth) own issues with Justin.

My brother has a disability as well, somewhat different from Justin's problems, but their portrayal of Seth was what made the movie more authentic and helped me to personally relate to the characters.

Making an audience relate to the characters is what makes a movie work. This movie worked. Kudos to Disney for creating this wonderful film.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars True entertainment
This is a true story about a boy named Justin who is born with Spina bifida. His family is very active in sports, and he is trying to live up to the reputation set by his fater... Read more

Published 15 months ago by Rachael Ball

5.0 out of 5 stars A Movie of Understanding and Acceptance
Through Justin's character I see a part of me, and other young disabled people who are trying to make a stand, showing who they are. Read more

Published 19 months ago by jrtsjukejoint

5.0 out of 5 stars miracle in lane 2--
A feel-good movie based on a true story. Frankie Muntz does a wonderful job of playing a boy with a shunt in his neck. Read more

Published 20 months ago by Michelle Polk

5.0 out of 5 stars Touching Story
When I first saw this movie on the Disney Channel, I was 13, and from there I was totally in love with the movie. Read more

Published 22 months ago by Frances A. Drane

5.0 out of 5 stars I could relate
I have a vision impairment, so I could relate to having over-protective parents, but the thing that I related to more was Justin's brother. Read more

Published on February 17, 2007 by M. Dunkin

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, BUT DID YOU NOTICE?!?!
I throughly enjoyed this movie, but with the exception of ONE TINY DETAIL. During one of Justin's many racing scenes on his way to the soap box derby final, there is a quick... Read more

Published on July 12, 2006 by XiaoXiaoNeo

5.0 out of 5 stars finally, someone got it right!!!
ok, until I saw this film five years ago, I thought no one knew ANYTHING about Spina Bifida! i thought it was the rarest thing in the world to have! I LOVED this film! Read more

Published on September 25, 2005 by Scooter

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie, with just a few glitches
Coming from a young adult with spina bifida, Disney actually got something right this time! I was thoroughly impressed with their handling of a sensitive issue. Read more

Published on September 21, 2005 by Lynae Moore

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good,
Disney has gone way downhill with the movie quality lately, most of the movies being either girl-power or comedic. However, this touching tale tugs at the heart each time. Read more

Published on August 3, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars good film making
disney did a good thing shooting a movie about a wheel chair bound boy named Justin Yoder(based on a true story). Read more

Published on December 9, 2002 by pandorafan685

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