Fatima

While the on site location of Portugal was well chosen, and the costumes were convincing, and the parts that where touched upon were done with care, including the miracle of the sun. Yet in reality everyone stated how after a torrential downpour all their clothes and the ground were dry after the miracle! The director totally missed that opportunity.

There were some other shortcomings as well. The conversion of Russia from Atheistic Communism was never mentioned. The consecration of Russia by the Holy Father in union with the Bishops was so key to the message of Fatima but was completely left out. The warning that if the consecration was not done in time, Russia would continue to spread her errors around the globe, which would lead to the the loss of millions of souls, and the annihilation of nations was also missing. Also absent from the film was that the consecration would be done, but it would be late. There were three secrets of Fatima, but the movie only mentioned one.

I would have done away with the flash forward scenes which really had very little to do with the actual events at Fatima to focus on some of the missing parts of the apparition itself. The appearance of the Blessed Mother was actually a little underwhelming, even if the actress chosen served the part well.

Great movie and again relevant for our times. Shows us that in the face of a pandemic, strife, suffering and socialism run amok that faith can conquer all. Whether is be 1917 or 2020, Our Lady STILL cares and draws us to salvation and her Son. Well constructed with a great cast...the child actors are honestly some of the best I have ever seen. So moving and so believable. Everyone involved should be proud of this movie.

I saw the original movie "Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima" - I've read a lot about this event over the years. This new movie's cinematography was good. Some things were left out of the original story...the threat from the authorities to boil the kids in oil if they did not tell the truth, what happened to the apparition for September? (never shown in this movie). Also - the ending - the miracle of the sun was shown as just a bright shining sun giving off a few colors and did not appear "dramatic" at all. Historical documentation show that people saw the sun "dance in a zig zag" pattern and move all around while shining off a magnitude of colors over everyone and the landscape. There were also miraculous healings directly after the miracle that this movie also did not depict. For these reasons, I give the film a 5 out of 10. I enjoyed the original 1950's movie better.

This is a beautifully-made film about The three Kids, Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco who saw Our Holy Lady of Fatima in 1917.

I loved the cinematography, the way the story was told and the acting, especially, the wonderful performance of young Spaniard actress Estefania Gil, owner of fantastic grace and artistic talent.

Truly, this movie is for anyone, kids and adults, its an adorable message to the world, especially during the difficult times that we live in, and praying the Holy Rosary is a blessing in our lives.

No pun intended - and I do not mean to belittle anyone. Believer or not - this is I reckon more on the side of the believers of course. But that aside, it is a story of what happens, when a story goes out to the world and how people react to it. Not just the community it happened in - but of course the forces within meeting the forces from outside.

Good acting, some interesting ... dare I say cameos too. Always great to see Harvey Keitel - but of course this is about the kids. The kids who are certain they saw something. This is based on a true story if I got the ending right and the text that puts this in perspective.

Engaging - but not everyones cup of tea. If the story compels you (no pun intended and no connection to another "religious" movie) watch it - otherwise maybe stay away from it.