SEE THIS MOVIE TODAY!

Rating: 10/10 (17 October 2002)

Wow!
In a word that's what I can say about this movie...wow! It is a tremendous and truly inspiring movie that has put some wind back in my sails. I actually rented this on a Wednesday night because I was bored and feeling a bit blue and so I figured...why not take a trip to the local video rental store? Getting a movie might help me get my mind off of my troubles and cares...at least for a bit.
Well anyway I looked around at the usual stuff on the new-release shelves and found nothing but senseless violence, mindless sex, and among other things, movies that can only truly be classified as tremendous wastes of time and money (::cough::Adam Sandler and Tom Green::cough::). Then as I was coming to the end of the shelves I saw the movie "The Rookie" and I remember hearing some good stuff about it and so, on a whim, I rented it.
As it turns out, I could not have made a better rental that night. This movie is funny, touching, and inspiring all at the same time. Top marks go to Dennis Quaid for his outstanding and thought-provoking performance. Although the movie is not fast-paced it does manage to keep your attention quite well with its intriguing performances and it's catchy soundtrack. Besides, you need to have an extreme case of ADHD to not be able to sit through this movie and enjoy it.:)
Whether you're bored on a Wednesday night and are are looking for a distraction or whether you want some first-class entertainment that is actually GOOD and will leave you with a smile on your face and a warm feeling in your heart, go see this movie. You will not regret doing so! I'd give it an 11 if I could but I had to settle for giving it a 10:).