The Rookie
Cast
Jimmy: Dennis Quaid
Lorri: Rachel Griffiths
Hunter: Angus T. Jones
Jim Sr.: Brian Cox
Brooks: Russell Richardson
Director-----John Lee Hancock
Drama-High school science teacher Jimmy has always wanted to pitch baseball. His father, Jim Sr., worked with the military and had to move often. His final town in Texas had not much baseball going on, but Jimmy still practiced. Flash forward twenty years and now you have a fun science teacher who teaches baseball in a football town. His wife and fellow teacher Lorri has had three children, including baseball enthusist Hunter. After making a bet with his baseball team, Jimmy tries out for the major leagues. He ends up in a minor league team with new friend Brooks. Jimmy must face discrimination for being older than the rest of the minor leaguers while trying to keep his family together. Based on a true story.
Rater #1
9/10 This movie was right along the lines of Remember the Titans. It was an awesome movie. Dennis Quaid was awesome, and he made this movie a very enjoyable one. This movie was great for all ages.
Rater #2
8/10-A very good film. The smarts that were made to get all the details right were great. The feelings were true. It didn't mess with your feelings to get you to cry, or try to have every speech be motivational, it just plain worked. Dennis was great as Jim Morris. I forgot that he was acting and thought it was real. I have one major problem, though. It's rated G but has one bad word. Kids probably won't even notice it, but I still think a PG rating is necessary because G states "nothing objectional".
Rater #3
8/10. I liked this movie alot. It was a great heart-warming story. I loved the little kid, he was my favorite character! It had great details and you really got involved in the story. You forget its just a movie until it's over. I really liked how it was a true story too. I rerccomend this movie to anyone.
Rater #4
9.5/10. Great movie. It was one of those inspirational films that picks you up and makes you feel good. Its kind of interesting how the main character played by Dennis Quaid didn't achieve a whole lot in the big scheme of things, (I mean its not big to strike out one guy up at bat, and the high school baseball team he coached one only the regioinal championship for his state) but he appeared to be a big hero. The really cool thing about the movie was that it didn't seem like acting at all, like it was acutally real events happening (I guess this could be because it was based on a true story, but also the actors were awesome).Rater #5
Has Not Seen Movie.
Rated G for Brief Language
Running time: 127 minutes
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