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The Rookie DVDGuide Rating - ![]() The Bottom LineI was surprised how much this film about a Texas high school baseball coach moved me. Although schmaltzy at times, this was one of the best family-oriented movies Ive seen in many years. Pros
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Guide Review - The Rookie DVDI was surprised how much this film moved me. Its a simple story about Jim Morris (Quaid), a high school baseball coach in a small West Texas town. Now thirty-something, happily married, and the father of three, Jim has long since given up his dream of pitching in the major leagues. But kids on Jim's high school team strike a deal with him: if they make it to the state playoffs, he must again try out for professional baseball. I really liked the way the movie took its time in developing story and character, and Quaid was terrific in the leading role. This was one of the best family-oriented movies Ive seen in a long time. |
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