Author: Dennis Quaid

Features:

• A Smart, Engaging Family Film. The Rookie is a Rarity to be cheered.
• Disney rated G
• Based on a true story.
• It's never too late to believe in your dreams

Format: Closed Captioned

Release Date: 08-27-2002

Details: Amazon.ca The Walt Disney Studios are not only the world's largest suppliers of cartoons; they also regularly produce feature films intended for a family audience. The Rookie (La Recrue in French version), directed by John Lee Hancock and starring Dennis Quaid, belongs to this category. Although Jim Morris, well into his forties, had to give up baseball in his youth following an injury, his passion for the sport remained intact. Thus, when the team of amateurs he coaches challenges him to try his luck in the major leagues, it is his childhood dream that he will revive, with courage and determination, while defying the many contrary opinions. Inspired by a real event, The Rookie plays with dramatic springs tested many times but effective. Beautiful feelings inhabit the characters brushed in broad strokes, and the traditional values ​​of America are struck with the delicacy of a jackhammer, without the film losing its qualities of entertainment for the general public. It's the American dream with Disney sauce, necessarily made to please everyone. --Helen Faradji Product Description 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, thought 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. Special Features Audio Commentary -- Dennis Quaid And Director John Lee Hancock|"The Inspirational Story Of Jim Morris" -- Meet The Real Rookie|Spring Training Baseball Tips|Deleted Scenes Introduced By Director John Lee Hancock

UPC: 786936197372

EAN: 0786936197372

Languages: Spanish

Binding: DVD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood