Rating this a 9/10 because it is a good movie for young kids into baseball. My almost 6 year old who loves baseball loved this movie and while there are some classic kids baseball movies like The Sandlot, there aren't really enough and this movie should definitely be considered a good watch for young fans. It's definitely entertaining and has some good messages as well. There are some scenes of kids being kids that parents might have to explain as not acceptable behavior but it's all in fun to make the movie more entertaining.
The child actors all did a great job. While their characters may have been a little cliche and some of the movie a bit cheesy, what movie for kids isn't. This one I think is great for kids and parents though as well. Full disclosure I'd consider myself a fan of Matthew Lillard (aka Billy Brubaker from Summer Catch) as well as Dean Cain and they both are really good in this movie. Barry Bostwick is great too...underrated actor in my opinion. Add in cameos from Phillies Legend Darren Daulton, and former MLB star Gary Sheffield as well as actual speaking/acting from "Da Meat Hook" Dimitri Young and it's a movie dads who grew up watching those guys will enjoy as well.
The child actors all did a great job. While their characters may have been a little cliche and some of the movie a bit cheesy, what movie for kids isn't. This one I think is great for kids and parents though as well. Full disclosure I'd consider myself a fan of Matthew Lillard (aka Billy Brubaker from Summer Catch) as well as Dean Cain and they both are really good in this movie. Barry Bostwick is great too...underrated actor in my opinion. Add in cameos from Phillies Legend Darren Daulton, and former MLB star Gary Sheffield as well as actual speaking/acting from "Da Meat Hook" Dimitri Young and it's a movie dads who grew up watching those guys will enjoy as well.