'The Miracle Mile' starts out as an L A set romantic comedy featuring the likable coupling of Anthony Edward's and Mare Winningham, whose relationship we see just starting out. Then, around a third into the movie, by chance Anthony Edwards receives advanced warning of an impending nuclear attack in about an hour. Much like 'The Birds', it's as if one movie is hit broadside by another movie, and its all the more effective for that.
Much of the film is chaotic, a diverse and surprisingly queer friendly assortment of characters bumping up against each other. The seeming randomness of both good luck and bad luck is the major through line; The best of people and the worst of people. A great sense of energy and tension and the unexpected, as well as troups and clichés affirmed and subverted. That in the end it all comes together in a strange symmetry, both horrible and beautiful is a testment to something hard to put into words. I've seen some movies that explore similar themes, but the execution here was both unexpected and top notch. I anticipate this is a movie that will really reward repeat viewing. ****
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