I was strangely unmoved by this

Rating: 4/10 (1 March 2003)

Usually I am a sucker for this type of movie. I liked "Field of Dreams", "Rudy" and all the other 'conquering your dream'-themed movies. But this one left me cold to the point that I have no desire to see it more than once, and usually I'll watch ANYTHING more than once, even if only to verify how I feel about it.
It was too long, it was predictable and manipulative. Dennis Quaid, who is normally emotionally available, holds back here. I was DYING for a scene of joy, some kind of release, and thought I was getting it near the end but was again disappointed. 3/10.