| 13 June 2007
#3 Rookie of the Year
I already know what you are thinking: How in the heck is this great cinematic event #3 in this awesome countdown? I'll tell you why, because you haven't seen the movie in 10 years. With the wonderfulness of free HBO, I have had the pleasure of viewing this movie again and, while still good, definitely not the greatness you remember from your youth. Great flick though, obviously.
Starring:
Thomas Ian Nicholas - Does anyone recognize this guy? That's right, love-lorn Kevin from American Pie. Even 11 years after being the most famous kid in the world, he was still able to nab Tara Reid (though not too difficult these days). Kinda did absolutely nothing between movies, though.
Gary Busey - Just hilarious, all around. Best role besides Black Sheep.
Daniel Stern - You may remember him as the non-Pesci burglar in Home Alone. You probably don't remember him from Bushwacked.
John Candy - Radio Announcer. I rarely ever don't laugh when he talks.
The following is listed verbatim from IMDB.com:
I already know what you are thinking: How in the heck is this great cinematic event #3 in this awesome countdown? I'll tell you why, because you haven't seen the movie in 10 years. With the wonderfulness of free HBO, I have had the pleasure of viewing this movie again and, while still good, definitely not the greatness you remember from your youth. Great flick though, obviously.
Starring:
Thomas Ian Nicholas - Does anyone recognize this guy? That's right, love-lorn Kevin from American Pie. Even 11 years after being the most famous kid in the world, he was still able to nab Tara Reid (though not too difficult these days). Kinda did absolutely nothing between movies, though.
Gary Busey - Just hilarious, all around. Best role besides Black Sheep.
Daniel Stern - You may remember him as the non-Pesci burglar in Home Alone. You probably don't remember him from Bushwacked.
John Candy - Radio Announcer. I rarely ever don't laugh when he talks.
The following is listed verbatim from IMDB.com:
Barry Bonds Three Big Whiffers
Bobby Bonilla Three Big Whiffers
Pedro Guerrero Three Big Whiffers
As a Pirate fan, I can't tell you how happy I am about this.
Plot Summary
Henry Rowengartner sucks at baseball, breaks his arm trying to impress a girl (who hasn't?), arm heals tight and he can now throw 100 mph. In one of my favorite scenes from any baseball movie, he catches a homerun at a Cubs game and throws the ball from the outfield to home plate. Obviously, the Cubs suck so bad, they need him on the actual team. No need to worry about that whole age restriction thing. He gets Gary Busey as a role model (no joke needed) and the rest is history.
Of course, like all other main characters in kids sports movies, his mom is single and falls in love with his mentor. In the end, he loses his speed and the team wins the World Series without him. Hooray!
Shaky Premises:
No one goes to the Cubs' games. Even when the Cubs suck, they still sell out. It's like taking crazy pills.
Henry bats once... during the entire season.
The previous premise is truly baffling when it seems like he pitches ALL THE TIME.
Apprently there is one road trip during the season.
Bobby Bonilla Three Big Whiffers
Pedro Guerrero Three Big Whiffers
As a Pirate fan, I can't tell you how happy I am about this.
Plot Summary
Henry Rowengartner sucks at baseball, breaks his arm trying to impress a girl (who hasn't?), arm heals tight and he can now throw 100 mph. In one of my favorite scenes from any baseball movie, he catches a homerun at a Cubs game and throws the ball from the outfield to home plate. Obviously, the Cubs suck so bad, they need him on the actual team. No need to worry about that whole age restriction thing. He gets Gary Busey as a role model (no joke needed) and the rest is history.
Of course, like all other main characters in kids sports movies, his mom is single and falls in love with his mentor. In the end, he loses his speed and the team wins the World Series without him. Hooray!
Shaky Premises:
No one goes to the Cubs' games. Even when the Cubs suck, they still sell out. It's like taking crazy pills.
Henry bats once... during the entire season.
The previous premise is truly baffling when it seems like he pitches ALL THE TIME.
Apprently there is one road trip during the season.
Kids can rebuild an engine.
Kids can use a motorboat with no license or supervision.
Best lines:
Doctor: Funky, buttloving...!
George: Did he say "funky buttloving?"
Martinella: I'm looking for Henry Rulenfurter.
Henry: Pitcher's got a big butt! Pitcher's got a big butt!
Final Thoughts:
The golden movie at the time, it has lost some of its luster. It's definitely more of a kids movie than the top two. It pretty accurately describes every kids' dream (at least at the time, when baseball was enjoyed by kids).
Worth another look, but don't say I didn't warn you. It's not the same movie as when you were nine.
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