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Jim Morris, the real-life hero of The Rookie, has an inspirational story all but guaranteed to put a smile on anyone's face. Blessed with an awesome fastball, Morris nursed dreams of pitching for Major League Baseball during his 20s; injuries and bad luck, however, forced him to give up hope and become a teacher and coach. Years later, pressed by students and colleagues to try out for "the Show" one more time, Morris discovered he still had a powerful arm, and he was signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The Rookie is at its best throughout this first chapter in Morris's mid-life adventure, though the rest of the film finds fresh angles on more familiar baseball-movie conventions. Dennis Quaid is soulful and charismatic as Morris, perfect in his depiction of a man both thankful and startled that destiny has given one of the good guys his due. --Tom Keogh
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I saw it on tv once before and it blew me away, It was just as good the second time. Great acting, top product.
Format:DVD
Dennis Quaid gives a moving performance as an adult 'rookie' striving to find the fame which eluded him
when he was younger. It is actually a dual story including the inspired teaching of his college baseball team whose members lack confidence in their own abilities, while he holds on to his own dream for recognition.
If you've ever wanted to cheer on a character in film- you will in "the rookie". Dreams do come true.
One of my favourite sporting movies. I highly recommend it. Dennis Quaid gets better with age.
when he was younger. It is actually a dual story including the inspired teaching of his college baseball team whose members lack confidence in their own abilities, while he holds on to his own dream for recognition.
If you've ever wanted to cheer on a character in film- you will in "the rookie". Dreams do come true.
One of my favourite sporting movies. I highly recommend it. Dennis Quaid gets better with age.
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I'm not a great lover of baseball, but this film can actually make the game interesting. It's based on a true story which makes it even more special.
A teacher is trying to motivate his students to get them to believe in themselves; as part of this, he starts to pitch for them in practice, and they quickly realise that he can throw the ball faster than anyone else they know. They turn the challenge back on him and persuade him that he should try out for the professional teams. The film is about the journey that he then takes.
Dennis Quaid is a really good actor, and comes across very well in this role. However, the rest of the cast turn in some excellent performances. You get a really good feel for the small town America of that part of Texas and just how important the game of baseball is for some people. There are some really clever scenes, and the pace changes to allow you to absorb the message that the director is trying to get across.
It's a feel good family film, of the type that Disney seem to do quite well. It's not a comedy, although there are some quite funny moments, but just a great movie that's worth keeping by for those miserable Sunday afternoons when there is nothing worh watching on the TV.
A teacher is trying to motivate his students to get them to believe in themselves; as part of this, he starts to pitch for them in practice, and they quickly realise that he can throw the ball faster than anyone else they know. They turn the challenge back on him and persuade him that he should try out for the professional teams. The film is about the journey that he then takes.
Dennis Quaid is a really good actor, and comes across very well in this role. However, the rest of the cast turn in some excellent performances. You get a really good feel for the small town America of that part of Texas and just how important the game of baseball is for some people. There are some really clever scenes, and the pace changes to allow you to absorb the message that the director is trying to get across.
It's a feel good family film, of the type that Disney seem to do quite well. It's not a comedy, although there are some quite funny moments, but just a great movie that's worth keeping by for those miserable Sunday afternoons when there is nothing worh watching on the TV.
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this is a very good film love Denis Quaid great family film for a rainy sunday afternoon
Published on 1 Mar 2010 by Mrs. M. Reed
The best film ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love this film the best of all because I like Disney films both cartoon and real life ,this film proves that Disney can make either just aswell! Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2003 by delboy
Rookie rocks!
The rookie is classed in my books the best!*!It`s a film I never seem to get tired of!As you probably know it`s a true story and thats what most people like about it,especially... Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2003 by megan
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