Never in my life have I been closer to falling asleep during a movie...

Rating: Null/10 (31 March 2002)

Let's just say, it you like hysterical movies with a lot of cool surprises and a good pace...DON'T see "The Rookie".
This true story tells of high school science teacher/baseball coach, Jim Morris, who always dreamed of playing in the major leagues. It goes on to tell about how he attempts to live his dream and inspires his high school team.
The movies has an enjoyable story, but 85% of the movie is spent building up that very little suspense that blows up in th end. The end was enjoyable, but not enough to make the movie excellent (at least to me). The movie is sometimes slightly funny, but never hysterical. The acting is decent...I think Dennis Quaid (Jim Morris) and Angus Jones (Hunter Morris) were the two best things to come out of the movie.
But apparently, I stand quite alone in my opinions, so don't let me influence you. I'm not saying this isn't good family entertainment. Go ahead and see it if you don't think these things will bother you...and you really don't have something better to do.