This movie defines, One Of A Kind.

Rating: 10/10 (19 January 2004)

A while ago me and a few movie-buff buddies were talking movies. OK, it more like recently. And it wasn't really talking, it more like, raving. But regardless:
"Coming of Age" movies were brought up with a reference to The Sandlot. In quote, I stated, "Yes, The Sandlot, one of the 3 greatest 'coming of age' stories out there." The other 2 being, The Goonies, and Stand By Me.
Just saw this movie today. Now I say: "One of the 4 greatest..."
This movie defined 'coming of age'. It really did.
Those who say this movie, "sucked" or "didn't live up to..." are trying to compensate for the fact that they didn't understand it. Simple as that. This movie was every bit of great-ness that the trailer and critics have given it. It is a masterpiece. It is a modernized Wizard of Oz. It was, in short, perfect.
I won't dally with, "I believe it..", or "I think it..." I am going to cut to the chase. It IS perfect. Put aside your plans, play with your kids later, poker night can wait another week. Go see this. You'll be a better person for doing so.