Rookie (BD) [Blu-ray]

Great feel good movie

Looking for something fun to watch. Inspiring movie for the young kids.

watched it with our 10 year old. a nice little change of pace from all the garbage these kids watch nowadays. slow getting started, if you have impatient lil ones, could probably skip the first 15-20min and not miss anything important.

Excellent

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.

Good for the family

I liked the story and everyone played there parts well. I have watched it several times since it arrived.

This is a great movie!

Certainly one of those obscure films that one probably missed when it was originally released, but recently, the BBC decided to televise this most enjoyable movie at the most inconvenient time of 1am, which is a real shame, because it is a fine film.Firstly, i tuned into it, thinking it was just another one of those cheesy American movies placed on television to fill up a time slot, but thankfully i stuck with it, and was so glad i did.Why it retained my early interest, i do not know, because i am certainly no fan of American Baseball, but as there was nothing else on so late in the night, i thought WHY NOT.Its testimony to a fine film, that i willingly sort it out on disc, so that i could watch it again, and that does not happen that often, with films i watch on the spur of the moment.I did not realise it was based on a true story, but in hind sight, one can see why they made a movie about the life and career of Jim Morris, its a true American Dream situation, someone who really should not have been chosen by a major league team, but throwing the ball at nearly 100mph, he was in demand.Now being 35 appears to be over the hill in sporting terms , and as an ageing baseball coach, who still had the ability to throw a ball at close to 100mph, it's a skill that players quite a bit younger cannot emulate, and it is because of this gift, and his ability shown on the sports field, especially as a talented coach, that he gets his big breakWhy they chose Dennis Quaid, i am not sure, but he brings great meaning to the story, he is most convincing in the role, and strangely enough it is he who carries this film, and makes it such a treat for the whole family.He has a most loving family, especially his doting 8yr old son, who lives and breaths Baseball, and his wife who sacrifices so much financially to allow her husband to realise his dream.At times, the film becomes a little sentimental, but that is a good thing, dreams can become reality, and with the entire neighbourhood sharing his moments of glory, the film cannot really fail.The tight directing, superb acting, by all the principal actors, makes this a most enjoyable film, and its a great reminder that those with the necessary skills, can still achieve great things later in life.

Son likes these DVD's, came fast and well packaged, played with no problems.

Yes, its cliched, yes you've seen better films in this genre (The Natural) but its still a good watch and as usual, Quaid's performance is what anchors the whole thing. Does exactly what it says on the tin.

If you have a dream that you don't think you can realize, think again.All you need is a few regular Our Fathers to St Rita of Cascia, thenhold on tight through thick and thin and your odyssey will begin...!!!Watch The Rookie to keep you going when it gets tough.God bless and good luck!PS St Rita of Cascia is now the patron saint of baseball, I believe!

That the product works very well and is a good edition to my collection