The Rookie
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TV ClubHouse: archive: Movies Feb-Aug 2002: The Rookie

Gail

Saturday, April 27, 2002 - 09:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Has anyone else see The Rookie starring Dennis Quaid? What a terrific movie! I loved it so much I think I will take my mom to see it next weekend. This movie is rated G but don't let that fool you. I think it is rated G because there is violence, no sex, no cussing but it is a terrific movie with a lot of heart. It is a Disney movie but not childish by any means. I don't think you have to be a baseball fan to enjoy this movie.

From IMDB.com -
Based on the true story, "The Rookie" tells the tale of Jim Morris. A high school teacher who also coaches the school's baseball team in Big Lake, Texas, Jim has long ago abandoned his dream of playing in the big leagues after a shoulder injury diminished his chances and family became the priority in his life. Now in his forties, Jim watches helplessly as his high school team faces a losing streak with no end in sight. His offer? If the team comes together and wins the district championship, he will try out for a major league team again. The team, sensing an opportunity to witness the dormant greatness in Jim, gets their act together and soon takes the top spot in their league. Thrilled with their accomplishment, Jim is now forced to confront his promise. A promise that might realize his lifelong dream to play pro baseball, much to the disapproval of all the adults around him.

Dennis Quaid was excellent in this movie. I swear, he just keeps getting better looking. The little boy who plays his son is a scene stealer.

Good music score and soundtrack too.

Nancy

Sunday, April 28, 2002 - 04:05 am EditMoveDeleteIP
i saw it gail--it was great--i even cried at the end when he saw his dad after the game...

Alaskagal

Monday, April 29, 2002 - 05:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I loved this move, great family movie. I cried too Nancy.