The Rookie
It's Never Too Late To Believe In Your Dreams.
From the studio that brought you Remember The Titans comes an inspirational film based on a true story. Jim Morris (Dennis Quaid), father, teacher, and high school coach, though his dream was over. He'd had his shot playing baseball, blew out his shoulder, and retired without ever making it to the big leagues. Then, in 1999, Coach Morris made a fateful bet with his perpetually losing team. If they won the district championship, Morris - who threw a 98 mph fastball - would try out for the majors. The team went from worst to first, and Jim, living up to his end of the bargain, threw caution to the wind and was on the road to becoming the oldest rookie in the major leagues. This heartfelt, uplifting story about not giving up on your dreams is a remarkable and affecting story that will have everyone cheering.
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NEVER GIVE UP and YOU WILL GET THERE! - Filmaholic
This film is a wonderful tale of unfulfilled dreams and a last chance to attain them.
It is a true story and it will blow you away! The message is never quit and you will get there.
Jimmy Morris has every reason to quit. In an attempt to inspire his high school baseball team he is trapped by his own words.
His team holds him accountable and he goes forth to chase his dream one more time.
The sense of accomplishment resonates at the end of this film and it will definitely inspire you.
A fantastic movie.The Rookie - vsodhi
Dennis Quaid plays a once prospective pitcher for the major leagues, but after blowing out his arm, finds his dreams of pursuing life as a ball player eliminated. After challenging the high school team which he now coaches to win their division, he must hold up his end of the bargain and attend an open tryout, in his late 30’s. A classic feel good movie that can be enjoyed by any sportsfan. Along similar lines of Remember the Titans, Rudy, and Field of Dreams.This is the real Field of Dreams - Zollman
This one ranks right up there with all of the truly great movies I've seen. Heartwarming and inspiring, Dennis Quaid is perfect in the role of Jim Morris. It's one of those flicks that just leaves you with a really good feeling after it's done. The fact that it's a true story makes it that much more rewarding. Bravo to Disney for making a superb family movie. I just can't say enough about The Rookie. Never give up on your dreams.
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NEVER GIVE UP and YOU WILL GET THERE! - Filmaholic
This film is a wonderful tale of unfulfilled dreams and a last chance to attain them.
It is a true story and it will blow you away! The message is never quit and you will get there.
Jimmy Morris has every reason to quit. In an attempt to inspire ...The Rookie - vsodhi
Dennis Quaid plays a once prospective pitcher for the major leagues, but after blowing out his arm, finds his dreams of pursuing life as a ball player eliminated. After challenging the high school team which he now coaches to win their division, he must hold ...This is the real Field of Dreams - Zollman
This one ranks right up there with all of the truly great movies I've seen. Heartwarming and inspiring, Dennis Quaid is perfect in the role of Jim Morris. It's one of those flicks that just leaves you with a really good feeling after it's done. The fact ...