Great re-make of "Comeback Kid"

Rating: 7/10 (24 March 2002)

I see many people refer to "Bad News Bears", but that is well out of date concerning the real inspiration for this movie. This is an obvious re-make of the 1990 movie "The Comeback Kid". I had nothing but contempt for The Comeback Kid, as it left me high and dry, but this movie brought the true meaning and expression to life for me! Do not be fooled into believing that this is a rap infested torture that has nothing you would regard as touching, because it is far from that! It is more than a monument to the original (C.B.K.), it is an instruction! The story is about a man, overwhelmed in debt (brought about by gambling) , given a chance to change his lifestyle by making a difference to a bunch of un-wanted city children. You might not believe it when you begin watching this, but unless you are anti-sentiment, this movie will bring tears to your eyes (both of sorrow and joy)!
COMEBACK KID vs HARDBALL:
SPOILER!!!!
Although both of these movies had a tragic situation that brought about the positive outcome, Hardball won my acceptance because it explained the reason for the positive outcome! Face it, in Comeback Kid, it was never made clear why the boy was inspired to join the team of boys, but Hardball makes it very clear!