And I do actually remember the event. The youngest whale (Bone), nine months old, died on October 21. Scott "Bam Bam" Bigelow died from toxic levels of cocaine and the anti-anxiety drug benzodiazepine in his system. Villagers were shocked that the media covering the whales barely noticed. At certain points during the film I felt what I refer to as "warm sensations... waves coursing along my skin". Nearly 25 years ago, a dramatic rescue of three gray whales trapped by sea ice off the coast of Alaska went into motion, providing the basis of the new movie "Big Miracle." Animal-rescue tale has one death but otherwise OK for kids. Big Miracle is loosely based on a true story and utilizes TV news clips from the Reagan era that we felt made the film very realistic. Inspired by the true story that captured the hearts of people across the world, the rescue adventure Big Miracle tells the amazing tale of a small town news reporter (John Krasinski) and a Greenpeace volunteer (Drew Barrymore) who are joined by rival world superpowers to save a family of majestic gray whales trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle. 826 Valencia students review ‘Big Miracle’ ... Bam-Bam, and Fred. I would have thought that was because of the death of Bam Bam and maybe one or two swear words. By. Although the movie has positive messages about family, friendship, nature, and more, there's one very disturbing death that may cause little ones to cry out of sadness. And everyone on both sides of the ocean are genuinely saddened by Bamm-Bamm’s death, and become determined to save Fred and Wilma, no matter what it takes. Common Sense says . Big Miracle: The real-life whale rescue which inspired new Hollywood blockbuster. Big Miracle is a dramatization of the true story of the 1988 operation to free a family of three gray whales trapped in the ice at Point Barrow, Alaska. The true turning point here is actually the involvement of the Russian ice-breaker, which turns around to come save the whales. Before the icebreaker ship arrives, however, little Bamm-Bamm succumbs to his illness and dies. The true turning point here is actually the involvement of the Russian ice-breaker, which turns around to come save the whales. 8 BIG VAN VADER. ... 7 BAM BAM BIGELOW. While my daughter told me what happens before we saw the movie, I still enjoyed the movie for its heart-warming and touching story of humans and nature. ... My 7-year-old daughter loved the movie until Bam-Bam died. By. This movie takes place in Point Berrow, Ala., and it … According to Big Miracle’s makers, their tale was a whale of a news item back in 1988. Big Miracle has an ensemble cast that was very good. The whales' plight generated media attention that led to the collaboration of multiple governments and organizations to free them. Big Miracle is a wholesome, educational and entertaining movie that I happily recommend to anyone struggling like we often to to find a movie suitable for the under 15 crowd, that adults will also enjoy. The movie, Big Miracle, released this month in theatres nationwide, ... Big Boy Neakok performed his famous flips. This post has been corrected. Directed by Ken Kwapis. ... Wilma and Bamm-Bamm after the Flintstones cartoon characters – … But Barrow is a big community. Bill Hess - February 10, 2012. Parents need to know that Big Miracle is an animal-rescue adventure that was inspired by a true story from the 1980s. With Drew Barrymore, John Krasinski, John Pingayak, Ahmaogak Sweeney. Third Plot Point: The baby whale Bam Bam dies. Big Miracle is a wholesome, educational and entertaining movie that I happily recommend to anyone struggling like we often to to find a movie suitable for the under 15 crowd, that adults will also enjoy. See the note at the bottom for details.