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Summary: Pretty sappy stuff
Review: Foster-child Roger (Joseph Gordon-Leavitt) prays for the California Angels to win the pennant in the mistaken belief that it will lead to reconciliation with his father (Dermot Mulroney). Angels begin to intervene on the Angels' behalf, bringing hope, faith, and a renewed sense of self-worth to bitter manager George Knox (Danny Glover) and his clumsy team. Diabetics should avoid this film at all costs. It goes for easy sentimentality every step of the way, leading to a very predictable outcome. Kids may like it, though I don't want to be the one to explain why God would pick sides in a sports contest, especially since He and his angels ought to be well aware that answering Roger's prayers will not lead to the outcome he so desperately desires. Oh well, if you can put your brain on hold and get misty-eyed over a stadium full of spectators flapping their arms like angels, you ought to have a good time.
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Summary: Disney still don't get it......
Review: Here is yet another DVD from Disney which has yet to take advantage of the wonders of this media format. They have taken a movie which I loved on VHS placed it on DVD widescreen anamorphic in menus ONLY! THE MOVIE IS IN LETTERBOX..The colors and picture quality are not bad, but why not just do it right the first time.They just don't get it. Alan Miller
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Summary: Never again!
Review: How many of these movies are there??? What is the moral of this movie? If you believe, you will achieve? No I'm sorry, if the other teams are just plain better than these group of kids believing won't do much good. I don't care whether it's a kids movie, it's very stupid, how can they blend in religion with baseball. Why would you let this movie decieve your children into believing angels can interact with humans in physical form, now yes they believe in alot of crazy stuff but religion is no joke. There's no creativity in the film, if these angels could really do these type of things they would be out places helping others with more important things on hand than a baseball game!! Pray all you want kids faith isn't making God prove that there are angels and a heaven, he will not bring them to you like that. That's why you should never mix religion with fantasy, they contradict eachother. Maybe I'm taking it too seriously, but religion is to be taken seriously, is it not?
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Summary: watch the original instead
Review: I enjoyed this movie, but I have to say that I still prefer the original. Although you didn't get the special effects in the original, the story and acting were much better and you didn't have the cheesy arm flapping scenes.
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Summary: Uplifting Family Movie
Review: I have heard many people say that this version of "Angels in the Outfield" is vastly inferior to the original 1954 movie. Well, if that's the case, the original must have been pretty darn spectacular, because this movie is very well-done. Roger and J.P. are foster children living under the temporary care of a kind woman named Maggie. Roger is the main character. His mother is dead, and his troubled father rarely visits, even when he promises to. One day, however, his father jokingly says that they have as much chance of being a family again as the last-place California Angels (now the Anaheim Angels) have to win the pennant. Roger takes this statement at face value and prays for heavenly help, which soon arrives in the form of angels who actually come onto the playing field to assist the team. This begins a wonderful summer in which the players, along with their disgruntled manager, start to believe in themselves and find the value of teamwork and courage. Although this is a good film for the entire family (only some very mild profanity and the awkward parent scenes are carried out appropriately), there are several issues that will not be missed by knowledgable (older) viewers. For example, the potential for racial trouble involving the manager and the two boys at the end of the film (I don't want to give it away!) is completely skipped over, although it is a very likely scenario. Although, it is a Disney movie, so everything is supposed to be too good to be true! Overall, "Angels in the Outfield" is an emotional, although sometimes unbelievable, story with a good message.
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Summary: Uplifting Family Movie
Review: I have heard many people say that this version of "Angels in the Outfield" is vastly inferior to the original 1954 movie. Well, if that's the case, the original must have been pretty darn spectacular, because this movie is very well-done. Roger and J.P. are foster children living under the temporary care of a kind woman named Maggie. Roger is the main character. His mother is dead, and his troubled father rarely visits, even when he promises to. One day, however, his father jokingly says that they have as much chance of being a family again as the last-place California Angels (now the Anaheim Angels) have to win the pennant. Roger takes this statement at face value and prays for heavenly help, which soon arrives in the form of angels who actually come onto the playing field to assist the team. This begins a wonderful summer in which the players, along with their disgruntled manager, start to believe in themselves and find the value of teamwork and courage. Although this is a good film for the entire family (only some very mild profanity and the awkward parent scenes are carried out appropriately), there are several issues that will not be missed by knowledgable (older) viewers. For example, the potential for racial trouble involving the manager and the two boys at the end of the film (I don't want to give it away!) is completely skipped over, although it is a very likely scenario. Although, it is a Disney movie, so everything is supposed to be too good to be true! Overall, "Angels in the Outfield" is an emotional, although sometimes unbelievable, story with a good message.
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Summary: Great baseball movie
Review: I have seen this movie several times and never get tired of it. The acting in the movie is great and the story is cool too. Roger and JP are two children who live in a foster-home with a kind woman name Maggie. Roger and JP are in love with baseball and the local Anaheim Angels who play only a few blocks from their home. They sneak into every game that they are able to, to watch their beloved team. Roger, however feels sad quite often because he wants to be back with his troubled father. His father made a deal with him that he'd be back to pick him up if the Angels ever won the pennant. During one game Roger see's angels in the outfield helping a player making a catch, and at the plate, helping them hit. But nobody else can see them, not even JP. After they tell the manager about this he has Roger motions to him whenever he sees the angels. Then the Angels start winning after starting off the season very slow. With the help of the angels that Roger sees they win the pennant. Roger gets very sad because he will have to leave Maggie and JP, but his troubled father never comes to pick him up which breaks his heart. If you are looking for a great, funny baseball movie with a fantasy twist you should check out Angels in the Outfield.
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Summary: A touching an Excellent movie!
Review: I love this movie is definatly my favourite my friend and I have watched it over 30 times, it never gets old! we've memorized it! A great movie for all ages you have to check it out!
~Nikki
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Summary: dreams come alive!
Review: I loved this movie. I thought the acting was very strong and the story was inspiring. Roger and JP are two young boys living in a foster home under the care of the kindhearted Maggie. JP is your typical adorable and happy-go-lucky (for the most part) kid, but Roger is still hoping that his messed-up father will come back for him. Apparently, Roger's father tells him that he will only come back if the California Angels baseball team--the worst team in the league--wins the pennant. So, Roger becomes an instant fan, and he and JP begin to follow the team. Manager George Knox is bullheaded and about ready to pack up and leave until Roger starts to see angels who just might be able to carry the team where they need to go. All in all, it is just a very good film that has something powerful to say about having faith, pulling together as a team, and forming your own family bonds when the ones that you have are broken.I recommend this one 100%, and it is worth every cent of your money.
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Summary: I love it!
Review: I'm 15 years old and I still love this movie! It is just so cute and entertaining that I can watch it again and again and never get bored of it. It makes me feel good and happy after I watch it. Perfect for kids, but it can also be for the adults. One of my all time favorites!
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