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Angels in the Outfield

Angels in the Outfield

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Rating: 4 stars
Summary: An entertaining charming fantasy.
Review: When a 11 year old boy (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) lives in a foster home, while his broking down father (Dermot Murloney) cannot takes him. While the boy love of Baseball, his favorite team is the Angels. His wish is to live with his father. But his wish comes true, when he seems true Angels helping the Baseball team a lift.

Directed by William Dear (Harry and the Hendersons) brings a familiar but enjoyable fantasy. Starring also:Danny Glover, Tony Danza, Christopher Lloyd (Playing the lead true Angel), Brenda Fricker, Jay 0. Sanders and Mitlon Davis Jr. Watch for Matthew Mc Conaughey as One of the Bestball Players. Grade:B+.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Sentimental, Touching, and Sure to Make You Smile
Review: While it's true that this movie has a high quantity of cheeziness, in this case it works. This movie reminds you that all things happen for a reason, even if you can't see it right away, it shows the value of beleiving, and it restores your faith in people.
The cast is very well chosen. All of the characters are well established, with very definite personalities, and all of the actors step up and fill their shoes nicely. Your heart will be touched a thousand times over during the course of this movie. You'll laugh, and you'll cry, and when the movie's over you'll feel like maybe the world is a little bit better place.
The film is greatly suited for children, as it doesn't involve the sort of foul humour that so many movies do now. It's just good old fashioned fun, as any baseball movie should be. There IS a heavy dose of morals in the mix. Beyond the over-all theme of believing in yourself, and having faith that God has a greater plan, the film also touches on the dangers of smoking, and how unnecessary profanity is.
Many scenes in this movie are truly beautiful and inspiring. Everytime the crowd stands up to flap their arms in support of Mel Clark (Tony Danza) I can't help but shed a tear, and when Roger's prayers are answered and he gets a family my heart melts all over again.
This movie is truly among the most uplifting of children's movies.


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