Angels in the Outfield
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Movie Reviews of Angels in the Outfield
Movie Review: A Funny Little Family Film
Summary: 5 Stars
Usually, Disney films are filled with such sappy schmaltz that even the most emotional of viewers have a hard time being drawn into the story. "Angels in the Outfield", for a change, strikes exactly the right chord between emotion, humor, and just plain fun that makes a joy to watch again and again.
Here's the basic plot: A young orphan named Roger (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is promised by his deadbeat Dad that the family will come together again when the downtrodden California Angels baseball team wins the pennant. After a heartfelt prayer from Roger on that very matter, he begins to see a swarm of angels, led by the enigmatic "AL" (Christopher Lloyd), helping the team finally start to move up in the standings. The Angels' manager, Mr. Knox (Danny Glover), begins to take a liking to young Roger, first viewing him as a good luck charm, then starting to believe in the magic surrounding the team.
What I really find charming about this film comes in two different areas: First, the humor doesn't pander to the kiddies. I'm in my twenties and, though being a baseball nut helps this process, can still laugh out loud at many moments throughout the movie. Also, the message is just heartfelt enough to resonate with me emotionally, but not overly done to feel sickening.
The acting is terrific all the way around, as the kids, players, manager, and even all the auxiliary performers shine in whatever capacity they are given. The sport of baseball is known for harboring some colorful characters, and this film doesn't spare you from that aspect of the game!
Thus, I consider "Angels In The Outfield" to be one of the best family films I have ever seen. Plus, if you are a baseball fan whatsoever, the subtle references and situational humor will make you appreciate the experience even further.
Movie Review: Disney at it's best
Summary: 5 Stars
A spiritual film is what you could name it.Angels really have a presence on the field.They affect how the Basball Team the Angels play.They can help make dazzling catches and hits.Sounds unbelievedle.It is! To better understand the film you have to have imganination.A Christian know Angels do exsict So it's easy for them to not be cynical.Now..I know Angels don't do all those crazy stunts.But it's a very touching moment when Danny Glover the Angel informs his mystic friend Roger,A boy whose father left him,that one of the teamates is going to die and become a basball angel.He knows this six monthes before it happens.It really helps a person to think about divinity.As the foster mother says,players often pray before their big moment to God,so why are Angels running around so strange.Actually a thought provaking film Great for Families.(I heard a reviewer on Amazon critizes the boy Roger for believing his father will take him back if the Angels win the Penent.Geez,He's a child,clinging onto a lost hope.One in despair will ask for the impossible.And the Impossible happened.Just not the way Roger expected!Movie Review: IT COULD HAPPEN!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is AWESOME!!!!!! When future generations use this movie as their blueprint for living, they will recognize the untold wondrosity of Roger and JP's relationship, the acting debuts of Matthew Mcaughany and Adrien Brody, and a sparkling star turn by Delmot Mulroney as the deadbeat dad. Not to mention noted thespians Tony Danza and Danny Glover!!!The following are some sparkling lines of dialogue.
"IT COULD HAPPEN!!!"---stated 7 different times
"IT'S GOD'S THUMBNAIL!!!"--JP
"THE FOOTPRINTS OF AN ANGEL ARE LOVE!!!"---Maggie
"UHM, DAVID, WHERE ARE THE NACHOS??? I'M SAVING THEM FOR LATER!!!"---JP and David
Movie Review: They ARE Watching!
Summary: 5 Stars
A SUPERB remake of a film by the same name. Danny Glover did a GREAT job as a man who wanted GOOD THINGS to happen SO much, that he accomplished the REALLY difficult. He got his own EXPLOSIVE temper under control AND gave two children looking for LOVE, a REAL life. ALONG the way, THE VIEWER learns there is a REASON for doing the BEST one can, as the help that one CAN get is NOT always "obvious" to NORMAL eyes. And BEFORE the film ends, the viewer is cautioned by the friendly, Chief Angel,who over-saw the HELP given THIS team, that "We are ALWAYS watching!" One SHOULD consider THIS FILM as FOOD for THOUGHT!
Movie Review: 0 Stars for the Movie. 5 Stars for the Dogface!
Summary: 5 Stars
First off I wanted to say that I hate this movie. The only good thing is dogface. I just like looking at the cover to see wrinkley ol' dogface. Some times I cut his picture out and feed him dogfood. Jeez, this movie sucks. Danny Glover?! Where's that one other guy from lethal weapon?! AND NO GARY BUSEY?! YOU B@#%#$@*!!!!! But i gotta give 'em points for the dogface. No dogface no movie. That dogface.....i liked himm......loved.....funny...when....remember that one part....
PS:Dogface is Danza. I loved the dogdace. A wrinkley guy playin baseball?! Sounds like a sitcom!!!!!! Or a bad movie!