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Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786305962625
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Original recording reissued, NTSC
ISBN: 6305962626
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Release Date: July 16, 2002
Running Time: 103 minutes
Sales Rank: 33214
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: July 07, 1993
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Editorial Review:
Description:
When the cast is removed from his severely broken arm, clumsy 12-year old Henry Rowengartner (Thomas Ian Nicholas) is shocked to find his arm has become a 100 mile per-hour thunderbolt. His throw from the bleachers directly to home plate alerts the last place Chicago Cubs and before you can shout 'play ball!' he is signed as their new ace pitcher. With a few pointers from an aging star pitcher (Gary Busey) young Henry actually manages to pull of the impossible.
Amazon.com:
Baseball movies seem like a sure thing, combining the drama of the game with positive values. So it's too bad this pleasant film takes the field in the most superficial way. Henry, the worst player in Little League, suffers an injury that miraculously heals as the strongest pitching arm in the world. His life becomes a kid's dream with a career in the Majors, but nothing really happens. His strength cannot hide his lack of skill, yet audiences love him, probably to support subplots such as the team being rescued from bankruptcy and Mom's boyfriend turning bad. Small attempts are made to create character, relationships, and themes. Gary Busey, as a burnt-out pitcher named Rocket, finds a family. Henry learns the importance of being a kid, not to mention a surprisingly cynical lesson about stardom, when Rocket says, 'One day your gift will be gone.' Mom learns Henry always respected her and Henry learns to rely on himself when his 'power' disappears in the climactic game. Sadly, a fine cast including Dan Hedaya, John Candy, and '40s comedian Eddie Bracken is given nothing to work with. Worse yet, director Daniel Stern plays Phil, who suffered a head injury that left him an insult to comedy fans as well as the mentally challenged. Kids who love baseball films where kids are the heroes and the comedy is dumb will enjoy sitting through Rookie of the Year, but I wouldn't expect them to pull it off the shelf too often. --Lloyd Chesley
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Fun Baseball Movie
I bought this gift for my son. He loves this movie!! Great family fun!
Rating:  - "Rookie of the year" entertaining
I purchased this DVD after re-viewing it on a TV where I work out. This film was essentially unknown to the kids I showed it to (5th graders)since they hadn't been born yet. It was an enjoyable film with lots of humor, and the kids really liked it.
Rating: - I love Baseball
Henry gets to pitch for Chicgo Cubs, he hurt his arm and he is like a powerhouse! Great for any baseball fan movie.
Rating: - Rookie of the Year
Great family fun! Funny movie, satires baseball cliches. Likeable characters and good ending.
Rating: - great movie
This is a great movie for kids and adults
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Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786305962625
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Original recording reissued, NTSC
ISBN: 6305962626
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Release Date: July 16, 2002
Running Time: 103 minutes
Sales Rank: 33214
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: July 07, 1993