Based on a true story - a long lost dream becomes reality

Rating: Null/10 (28 August 2004)

This movie was a pleasure to watch and enjoy as the story was about a man who could live down the street from you. The main character is no Superman - he has a family to provide for, the usual bills to pay but he also has a love and talent for Baseball. Part of the appeal of this film was the development of the character from a transient Army family to adulthood with his personal dreams put aside again and again. Dennis Quaid was excellent as Jim Morris - extremely believable in this role. Rachel Griffiths was also very believable as his wife. The scenes involving the Morris family with 3 young children were very natural. Not many films would show Dad taking 3 young children with him to Baseball tryouts! The appeal of this story is that it reminds us all that with determination and a family's support an individual's dreams can come true.