The Rookie [Blu-ray]
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Actor: Angelo Spizzirri, Ernest Vidaure, Jay Hernandez, Matt Williams (IX), Royce D. ApplegateBrand: Buena Vista Home Video
Blu-ray: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language); French (Dubbed); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 127 minutes
Blu-ray Release Date: 2008-03-04
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Model: 05594000
Studio: WALT DISNEY VIDEO
Blu-ray Reviews of The Rookie [Blu-ray]
Blu-ray Review: Great family movie
Summary: 5 Stars
I've loved this film since seeing it on the big screen with my family. Though I know that Disney tends to do what some might call sappy family friendly films when it comes to their sports titles, I find them enjoyable and really like knowing that I can take my family and not worry about foul language and objectionable content on the screen.
The Rookie delivers in much the same way that another of my favorite Disney sports titles does, that being Miracle (which I'm impatiently waiting to see come out on Blu-ray disc). It (The Rookie) tells the story of a potential sports hero getting his chance to be a hero when the odds are stacked against him.
How could a family man that had his chance at playing organized baseball but unfortunately fell victim to injury wind up becoming one of the oldest rookies in Major League Baseball? Watch the film and follow the journey of Jim Morris, the real life pitcher whose life was the basis of the movie.
The DVD comes loaded with several nice extras which were carried to the Blu-ray disc as well. Those extras help flesh out some details in the story and also show more of the real life Jim Morris who is portrayed well here by Dennis Quaid.
I highly recommend this film for family viewing. The G rating may scare off some hoping for more cursing or some nudity or violence, but this movie shows that a G rated movie can be very enjoyable and entertaining, as well as inspirational.
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The studio that brought you Remember The Titans presents another unforgettable film based on a true story. Dennis Quaid stars in The Rookie now more triumphant than ever on Blu-ray DiscŪ. High school coach Jim Morris (Dennis Quaid) thought his dream was over. He d had his shot playing baseball, blew out his shoulder, and retired without ever reaching the big leagues. Then, in 1999, he made a 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 was soon on the road to becoming the oldest rookie in the major leagues! Feel the sun on your face as you savor the view from the pitcher s mound in the breathtaking clarity of high definition. Thrill to the thunderous roar of the crowd with spectacularly enhanced audio quality. Everyone will cheer as they experience this inspiring story in Blu-rayTM High Definition!Jim Morris, the real-life hero of The Rookie, has an inspirational story all but guaranteed to put a smile on anyone's face. Happily, this G-rated Disney drama, based on Morris's published memoir of the same title, is suitable for an all-ages audience. Blessed with an awesome fastball, Morris nursed dreams of pitching for Major League Baseball during his 20s; injuries and bad luck, however, forced him to give up hope and become a teacher and coach. Years later, pressed by students and colleagues to try out for "the Show" one more time, Morris discovered he still had a powerful arm, and he was signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The Rookie is at its best throughout this first chapter in Morris's midlife adventure, though the rest of the film finds fresh angles on more familiar baseball-movie conventions. Dennis Quaid is soulful and charismatic as Morris, perfect in his depiction of a man both thankful and startled that destiny has given one of the good guys his due. Appropriate for ages 4 and up. --Tom Keogh
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