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"The Rookie" : Real Life MVP
Major League Baseball. How can anything good come from that?
You've got players that go on strike because they want more money (and they already earn more in a year than some nations do).
The umpires go on strike and don't always play fair.
You've got the high profile...
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The Rookie - Field of Dreams and Bull Durham Redux
The End
Always placed here for all of you who wish to know if it's worth seeing without someone giving every thing away to you.
Wait for this one on video.
Don't get me wrong, I usually really like Disney movies. In fact, I'm one of the few people who doesn't get all bent...
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A Baseball Movie. A Sappy Movie. A Good Movie? The Rookie.
'The Rookie' is, to be honest, a movie that is easy to pass up. It's yet another baseball movie, and even if you're a fan of baseball and/or baseball movies, you might be about full. It's 'hook' seems too sappy at first glance (and it is pretty sappy, there's no denying it). It's also...
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The Rookie is Cheesier than a Packers Game in January
Since we were all feeling under the weather, my family decided to watch The Rookie, which my mom had taped from HBO. As we are all baseball fans, we looked forward to this family film that had gotten surprisingly good reviews. Unfortunately, this slow-moving flick featured one cliche after another,... Read full review »
Proof positive that you can swim comfortably in corn without drowning in sap.
I love baseball movies. I'm willing to forgive a laundry list of minor flubs if a film portrays my beloved game of baseball in a romantic or heroic light. The latest Disney family sports flick, The Rookie, does both and does it stunningly well. Toss in a superlative performance by underrated movie... Read full review »
Top-notch for a "family film"
If there's one thing I've learned about parenting, it's that most movies deemed suitable for children are absolute trash. Like many of the popular children's books, "family movies" tend to try to cram a couple of very irritating messages down the throats of kids -- it's okay to be stupid and sugary... Read full review »
Jim Morris's Field Of Dreams
Sometimes, people find that the most important part of the journey is getting there. Jim Morris is a man who lived the dream of playing Major League Baseball as a young man until injuries forced him to abandon his dream. He did, however, settle down in the small Texas town of Big Lake with a wife... Read full review »
The Rookie -- Winning the Championship
In the spirit of ?Remember the Titans?, Disney launches yet another family movie meant to attract both the old and young alike?
The Plot
His entire life, Jimmy Morris wanted to play baseball. He pitched against walls and to friends and even in the rain would practice. His dreams...
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The Rookie: Yet his arm is like a cannon
Since this being Spring Break and myself not going to any sunny hot beaches or some sort of resort, I went to see a movie called The Rookie, which is yet another movie revolving around Baseball. Like Ice Age, I had seen previews at the different movies I went to, and I had also seen a few of the... Read full review »
The Rookie Makes Dreams Come True
The story of Jim Morris' ascent to the majors is a marvelous true-life experience that seems to just shine off of the highlight reels. It wasn't necessary to hire on a brilliant playwright or screenwriter to imbibe the story with pathos and drama. (If you are not a sports fan, or are completely... Read full review »
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The Rookie (Widescreen Edition)
The studio that brought you Remember The Titans presents another unforgettable film based on a true story. High school coach Jim Morris (Dennis Quaid) thought his dream was over. He'd had his shot playing baseball, blew out his shoulder, and retired without ever reaching the big leagues. Then, in 1999, he made a bet with his perpetually losing team: If they won the district championship, Morris - who threw a 98 mph fastball - would try out for the majors. The team went from worst to first, and Jim was soon on the road to becoming the oldest rookie in the major leagues.
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The Rookie [DVD] [Widescreen]
Every evening, Jim Morris (Dennis Quaid) is out practicing pitching. His minor league career ended with a shoulder injury twelve years ago. Now, Jim coaches a struggling high school team. When he tries to motivate them, they challenge him--if they reach the play offs, he must try out for the majors. The team starts to win, and makes the play offs. Not realizing how strong his arm has become, Jim is apprehensive as he sets off for the try outs with his son and baby daughter. The coaches recognize him, but think he has brought a young prospect. Late in the day, as he's changing a diaper, Jim is called. When he throws his first pitch, he surprises the coaches--and himself. Director John Lee Hancock, director of photography John Schwartzman, and composer Carter Burwell have made a glowing movie based on the true story of Jim Morris, investing it with a touch of myth. Dennis Quaid is convincing as the pitcher. His scenes with Brian Cox, playing his father, bristle with unresolved anger.
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Rookie Full Frame DVD
Every evening Jim Morris Dennis Quaid is out practicing pitching. His minor league career ended with a shoulder injury 12 years ago. Now Jim coaches a struggling high school team. When he tries to motivate them they challenge him--if they reach the play offs he must try out for the majors. The team starts to win and makes the play offs. Not realizing how strong his arm has become Jim is apprehensive as he sets off for the try outs with his son and baby daughter. The coaches recognize him but think he has brought a young prospect. Late in the day as he's changing a diaper Jim is called. When he throws his first pitch he surprises the coaches--and himself. Director John Lee Hancock director of photography John Schwartzman and composer Carter Burwell have made a glowing movie based on the true story of Jim Morris investing it with a touch of myth. Dennis Quaid is convincing as the pitcher. His scenes with Brian Cox playing his father bristle with unresolved anger. The great Australian actress Rachel Griffiths shows her extraordinary chameleon-like ability--as Jim's tough-minded wife she captures perfectly a woman who has to deal with life's practicalities and with her husband's dreams.
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