Fielder's Choice
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DVD Cover Information Actor: Bodhi Elfman, Chad Lowe, George Segal, Kesun Loder, Marin Hinkle Director: Kevin Connor Brand: Echo Producer: Albert T. Dickerson III Producer: Amy Goldberg Producer: Larry Levinson Producer: Nick Lombardo Producer: Robert Halmi Jr. Writer: Dan Roberts Writer: Scott Huebscher DVD: Region Code 1 Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language) Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen Picture Format: 2.35:1 Running Time: 85 minutes DVD Release Date: 2006-03-21 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Model: 44299 Studio: Platinum Disc Product features:
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Movie Reviews of Fielder's Choice
Movie Review: "Fielder's Dream" a Disappointment
Summary: 1 Stars
As others have noted, "Fielder's Choice" is indeed a "safe" film for all family members--no foul language, no violence or nudity, etc., and the basic theme (self-absorbed single work-a-holic bachelor eventually coming to grips with the world outside of himself in the person of his orphaned autistic nephew) is certainly innocuous enough. Unfortunately, what had the potential to be a truly moving film was undercut, in my view, by a totally predictable, slow-moving and poorly-developed story-line, mediocre cinematography, and many scenes that simply did not come across as true-to-life. For these reasons, I believe most parents will discover that their kids (no matter what age) will find the movie unbearably boring--thus negating the hoped-for "quality" family time.
For those who are looking for a somewhat similar type of moving, family-safe film, I'd suggest taking a look at "The Heart of Texas" as one good alternative. It's a documentary, also moves along somewhat slowly (though the run-time is just over an hour, so about 30 minutes shorter than "Fielder's Choice"), but it is a true story that is told effectively. One caveat: watch the film when all viewers are wide-awake and can focus on the film's theme (the power of forgiveness); the "action" alone will not keep anyone awake! But I'd have to say that that warning is even truer for the much-less-effective "Fielder's Choice!"