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What a wonderful movie; Family, Strife, Self-Improvement, and Compassion. It's too bad movies are so trashy today.

I cry every time

Good movie based on true accounts. No violence or immoral scenes. Good family show.

This movie has always intrigued me since I first saw it on cable several times. It is a true story about a high school coach who, on a bet from his team, at age 35 or there about, tries out for the major leagues. He thought it was just a joke until he actually makes the team as a relief pitcher. It's also more than a "sports movie" it's about a family who struggles with the decision to go through with this while barely getting by when he's in AA and AAA ball. The acting is good and quite realistic. The little kid who plays the son practically steals the show. The scene that chokes me up every time is when he makes the call to his wife about the blue sport jacket. You really need to view this on Blu-Ray. It's beautifully shot (Hey, it's Disney, right?) mostly outdoors in the bright sun. Fantastic. Also what knocked me out was the DVD extras. There are interviews and footage of the real guy on the mound. Wow, this "old man" had an arm! One little thing, the movie character I think was a right hander but the real guy was a lefty and man could he bring the heat. But that really doesn't matter, it's all about the story. Get it.

This film tells the true story of Jim Morrison, who got a rare second chance at his dream. Morrison had wanted to pitch in the major leagues since he was a boy. But he blew out his shoulder in the minor leagues, which brought an end to his dream. So Morrison went off to college and ended up teaching at his alma mater in west Texas, where he also coaches the baseball team. Now approaching middle age with a wife and three children, he seems like the least likely candidate for a shot at a baseball career. But he goes for it anyway. This is a heart-warming, family-friendly movie. Dennis Quaid brings a likeable, everyman quality to the Morrison character. Rachel Griffiths' performance is equally strong as Lorri Morrison--she is perfectly convincing as a Texan (Griffiths is actually Australian). The casting director also found some cute kids to play the Morrison children, especially a very young Angus Jones, who plays the oldest. In the cynical world in which we live, critics might complain that this movie is a bit saccharine. Well, it is, in a Disney kind of way. But that's okay. It is wholesome entertainment for the whole family. The quality of the blu-ray transfer is excellent. Crisp details; good colors; great sound. If you are considering an upgrade from DVD, it is worth it. Parental Advisory. This movie is rated G. There are a couple of instances of mild language. In two scenes, characters are seen sipping a beer (but no drunkenness). In another scene, a married couple is talking in bed. Her shoulders are bare, but there is no nudity or sexuality. This is a movie that most parents would feel comfortable showing even to small children. I highly recommend The Rookie as a movie for the whole family--and not just those who are baseball fans. This is a human interest story first, and a baseball movie second.

It was so cool to be tracking the vehicle on the map. I was watching the map when he pulled up. Awesome thank you

A good film for children growing into adulthood. Goals, decisions, life examples, are all thought out in this true to life account. No language issues, mostly. God's name is taken in vain early in the film. The wife is supportive and constructive in her honest critique. And she too sees the family value of pursuit of the opportunity to display your gift and skill in life when it seems like a dream and selfish, just because it is you and you haven't received the rightful encouragement along the way. A great film of giving and encouraging. People treat one another as more important than themselves. Great film!

DVD is exactly as described by the seller. I totally love baseball and am loving family movies about baseball. These movies are older movies and hard to find and if you do find them they are way expensive. I was happy to find one I could afford. It arrived very soon after I ordered it. This DVD was in new wrapping and I'm totally satisfied.