Rookie of the Year
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Rookie of the Year
  • great movie
  • Terrific Coming-Of-Age Baseball Fantasy. Excellent For Family Viewing. Performances Are Top-Notch. Score Is Rousing.
  • For all baseball fans
  • Hard to Find
 Rookie of the Year
Starring: Bruce Altman , James Andelin , Eddie Bracken , Gary Busey , and Tyler Ann Carroll
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ASIN: B00005RT3M
Release Date: 2002-01-29

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Baseball movies seem like a sure thing, combining the drama of the game with positive values. So it's too bad this pleasant film takes the field in the most superficial way. Henry, the worst player in Little League, suffers an injury that miraculously heals as the strongest pitching arm in the world. His life becomes a kid's dream with a career in the Majors, but nothing really happens. His strength cannot hide his lack of skill, yet audiences love him, probably to support subplots such as the team being rescued from bankruptcy and Mom's boyfriend turning bad. Small attempts are made to create character, relationships, and themes. Gary Busey, as a burnt-out pitcher named Rocket, finds a family. Henry learns the importance of being a kid, not to mention a surprisingly cynical lesson about stardom, when Rocket says, "One day your gift will be gone." Mom learns Henry always respected her and Henry learns to rely on himself when his "power" disappears in the climactic game. Sadly, a fine cast including Dan Hedaya, John Candy, and '40s comedian Eddie Bracken is given nothing to work with. Worse yet, director Daniel Stern plays Phil, who suffered a head injury that left him an insult to comedy fans as well as the mentally challenged. Kids who love baseball films where kids are the heroes and the comedy is dumb will enjoy sitting through Rookie of the Year, but I wouldn't expect them to pull it off the shelf too often. --Lloyd Chesley

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When the cast is removed from his severely broken arm, clumsy 12-year old Henry Rowengartner (Thomas Ian Nicholas) is shocked to find his arm has become a 100 mile per-hour thunderbolt. His throw from the bleachers directly to home plate alerts the last place Chicago Cubs and before you can shout "play ball!" he is signed as their new ace pitcher. With a few pointers from an aging star pitcher (Gary Busey) young Henry actually manages to pull of the impossible.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Rookie of the Year.......2007-08-29

Great family fun! Funny movie, satires baseball cliches. Likeable characters and good ending.

4 out of 5 stars great movie .......2007-06-14

This is a great movie for kids and adults

5 out of 5 stars Terrific Coming-Of-Age Baseball Fantasy. Excellent For Family Viewing. Performances Are Top-Notch. Score Is Rousing........2007-05-29

This adorable baseball fantasy is a home run with families. Thomas Ian Nichols (before he went on to racy roles, a la the "American Pie" movies) is a treat to watch as [...] Henry Rowengartner, an average kid who becomes a phenom pitcher for the Chicago Cubs after a freak accident. Gary Busey ("Lethal Weapon," "Under Siege") does a fine job as the washed-up pitcher who takes Henry under his wing. Daniel Stern (who also directed) is a riot. Rated PG for some thematic elements and brief language.

5 out of 5 stars For all baseball fans.......2007-01-10

For any kid who has wanted to be in the big leagues, this is their movie. By accident, Henry ends up with an amazing arm, and the Chicago Cubs want him to play for them. He does, and helps lead them to success. It's really movie for the whole family to watch together. (The only thing that I didn't like was the use of "Oh my God" during the movie a fair number of times.)

5 out of 5 stars Hard to Find.......2006-11-28

Why is this movie so hard to find on DVD? It is one of my absolute fav's from when I was a kid. I still find myself saying some of the cheeseball lines from this flick. I love all the different names the coach gives Henry, hey Ravenbooser! hey Gardenhoser! Great stuff.
The First Year
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • disappointed
  • very inspiring
  • Drat! I'd Hoped It Would Be Better
  • Required viewing for all
  • Absolutely Wonderful Story of First Year Teachers
 The First Year
Starring: Georgene Acosta , Geneviève DeBose , Joy Kraft-Watts , Nate Monley , and Maurice Rabb
Director: Davis Guggenheim
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ASIN: B0001HAIEA
Release Date: 2004-04-27

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A deceptively simple documentary, The First Year follows five teachers in California through the first year of their teaching careers. The teachers are a diverse lot, teaching different ages and classes at five different schools, but what remains consistent are the difficulties they face and the determination they bring to it. Though The First Year is partly a recruiting effort that hopes to persuade more people to pursue teaching, the movie doesn't avoid the problems teachers face, from bureaucratic stumbling blocks (one teacher can't get her own classroom; an ESL program faces being defunded) to the kids themselves, who can be as angry and frustrated as the teachers, often for reasons the teachers are helpless to change. At times, the passion and empathy these five teachers demonstrate is profoundly moving--not because they're performing great feats, but because of the simple, small acts of faith that so rarely get made. --Bret Fetzer

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Winner of numerous awards including the prestigious Peabody, this powerful and moving film is a "must-see" for anyone who is, or has ever thought of becoming a parent or teacher. The film chronicles the first year of five young teachers as they fight the

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars disappointed.......2006-11-19

after reading the reviews from pbs i was excited to see the film. im so happy i rented it as opposed to getting it from here, which i would have done had i not found it somewhere else. while all the teachers had great intentions, it was obvious they were not equipped with the skills needed to engage the children in a community/learning environment. from observing body language and facial expressions in some of the classes, the children were not engaged (notice how they lit up when they were finally engaged through the photo project!). the answers to questions about behavior were the answers that the teachers wanted to hear and the teachers knew it. if they watched the video, i hope they would take not at how they talked to the students (a couple teachers in particular). getting angry, answering your own question, making students write why they wont misbehave anymore, etc. are old school ways of gaining compliance and they wont reach todays children.
this video would not make me want to be a teacher, if anything, it shows just how much preservice teachers need to be exposed to various cultures, they need to learn how to build a community in the classroom, and they need mentors who are aware of the needs of diverse learners. in order to attract students to a profession, make a video that highlights teachers who are able to make a difference despite the odds, schools that have made drastic turnarounds, and students who excel when they should be another negative statistic.
there are some positive things in the video, they are just overshadowed by the other stuff. and, yes, i agree with a previous writer. another video could have been used in the classroom to expose students to the lives of homosexuals.

5 out of 5 stars very inspiring.......2006-10-17

I don't own this product (yet), but it was shown in one of my teacher certification classes. I was really inspired by how much the teachers were willing to sacrifice to make sure their students had at least the opportunity to succeed. However, I was saddened that they HAD to give so much because often the district/administration wasn't doing its part. The documentary showed teaching in a very realistic light rather than the "oh, well they get weekends and summers off" light that many people think of it as. This video was shown in a class of 23 potential teachers and I really think it strengthened our resolve to become teachers.

3 out of 5 stars Drat! I'd Hoped It Would Be Better.......2006-04-16

As a teacher, I must say that this documentary was a bit of a disappointment. The film is overwhelmed and fragmented as it tries to follow FIVE teachers, which is just too many to give real development to any of them. (The English as a Second Language teacher is given particularly short shrift.)

I winced in embarrassment watching the high school teacher showing her kids movies of young men French-kissing under the impression that it was good for their cultural awareness.

But this is offset by the good-hearted kindergarten teacher giving his all to get one boy some speech therapy. Teaching is a noble profession, and he can show us why.

5 out of 5 stars Required viewing for all.......2004-07-05

The First Year is a wonderful documentary that shows the daily struggles of public school teachers in the face of apathetic administrations, parents, and students. As a teacher in the state of California this film strengthened my own resolve to be the best educator I can. At the same time the film also illustrates the break down of the public school system. The notes with this disc states that The First Year was "created to recruit and retain the next generation of teachers."In some ways I think this film will scare teachers off because of the way some of the teachers are treated by the school's administration.In any case I think this should be required viewing by any school board members, teachers, and civil servants in national and state goverments.

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Wonderful Story of First Year Teachers.......2004-06-03

The real world--that is what this movie (documentary) is about. No special effects--just human beings selflessly giving themselves to children in LA--and somehow surviving on 18K per year. This is an especially wonderful movie for anyone who is thinking of becoming a teacher. The understated love that every one of the teachers has for their children and their profession is what one really takes away from this movie. In that sense, this truly is a love story. And one can only hope that there are enough wonderful teachers like the ones portrayed in this movie out there working. The future of the country depends on them.
Family Features Collection Volume 1 (The Pagemaster/The Sandlot/Rookie of the Year)
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    ASIN: B00006G8J5
    Release Date: 2002-10-15

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    Contains: *The Sandlot *Rookie of the Year *The Pagemaster
    Rookie of the Year
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Rookie of the Year
    • great movie
    • Terrific Coming-Of-Age Baseball Fantasy. Excellent For Family Viewing. Performances Are Top-Notch. Score Is Rousing.
    • For all baseball fans
    • Hard to Find
    		 Rookie of the Year
    Starring: Bruce Altman , James Andelin , Mike Bacarella , Andrew Mark Berman , and Eddie Bracken
    Director: Daniel Stern
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    ASIN: B0007LLPXI
    Release Date: 2002-01-29

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    Baseball movies seem like a sure thing, combining the drama of the game with positive values. So it's too bad this pleasant film takes the field in the most superficial way. Henry, the worst player in Little League, suffers an injury that miraculously heals as the strongest pitching arm in the world. His life becomes a kid's dream with a career in the Majors, but nothing really happens. His strength cannot hide his lack of skill, yet audiences love him, probably to support subplots such as the team being rescued from bankruptcy and Mom's boyfriend turning bad. Small attempts are made to create character, relationships, and themes. Gary Busey, as a burnt-out pitcher named Rocket, finds a family. Henry learns the importance of being a kid, not to mention a surprisingly cynical lesson about stardom, when Rocket says, "One day your gift will be gone." Mom learns Henry always respected her and Henry learns to rely on himself when his "power" disappears in the climactic game. Sadly, a fine cast including Dan Hedaya, John Candy, and '40s comedian Eddie Bracken is given nothing to work with. Worse yet, director Daniel Stern plays Phil, who suffered a head injury that left him an insult to comedy fans as well as the mentally challenged. Kids who love baseball films where kids are the heroes and the comedy is dumb will enjoy sitting through Rookie of the Year, but I wouldn't expect them to pull it off the shelf too often. --Lloyd Chesley

    Description

    When the cast is removed from his severely broken arm, clumsy 12-year old Henry Rowengartner (Thomas Ian Nicholas) is shocked to find his arm has become a 100 mile per-hour thunderbolt. His throw from the bleachers directly to home plate alerts the last place Chicago Cubs and before you can shout "play ball!" he is signed as their new ace pitcher. With a few pointers from an aging star pitcher (Gary Busey) young Henry actually manages to pull of the impossible.

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Rookie of the Year.......2007-08-29

    Great family fun! Funny movie, satires baseball cliches. Likeable characters and good ending.

    4 out of 5 stars great movie .......2007-06-14

    This is a great movie for kids and adults

    5 out of 5 stars Terrific Coming-Of-Age Baseball Fantasy. Excellent For Family Viewing. Performances Are Top-Notch. Score Is Rousing........2007-05-29

    This adorable baseball fantasy is a home run with families. Thomas Ian Nichols (before he went on to racy roles, a la the "American Pie" movies) is a treat to watch as [...] Henry Rowengartner, an average kid who becomes a phenom pitcher for the Chicago Cubs after a freak accident. Gary Busey ("Lethal Weapon," "Under Siege") does a fine job as the washed-up pitcher who takes Henry under his wing. Daniel Stern (who also directed) is a riot. Rated PG for some thematic elements and brief language.

    5 out of 5 stars For all baseball fans.......2007-01-10

    For any kid who has wanted to be in the big leagues, this is their movie. By accident, Henry ends up with an amazing arm, and the Chicago Cubs want him to play for them. He does, and helps lead them to success. It's really movie for the whole family to watch together. (The only thing that I didn't like was the use of "Oh my God" during the movie a fair number of times.)

    5 out of 5 stars Hard to Find.......2006-11-28

    Why is this movie so hard to find on DVD? It is one of my absolute fav's from when I was a kid. I still find myself saying some of the cheeseball lines from this flick. I love all the different names the coach gives Henry, hey Ravenbooser! hey Gardenhoser! Great stuff.
    Sports Pack (The Scout / Rookie of the Year / Like Mike)
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      Release Date: 2005-11-01

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      Disc 1: Like Mike Disc 2: Rookie of the Year Disc 3: Scout, The
      Charlie Rose with Cal Ripken Jr. (June 5, 1997)
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        		Charlie Rose with Cal Ripken Jr. (June 5, 1997)

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        ASIN: B000IU35D6
        Release Date: 2006-09-18

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        Charlie spends the hour with baseball player Cal Ripken Jr. Ripken talks about playing for the Baltimore Orioles, beating The Yankees and writing his new book entitled, The Only Way I know.
        Rookie of the Year
        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
        • Rookie of the Year
        • great movie
        • Terrific Coming-Of-Age Baseball Fantasy. Excellent For Family Viewing. Performances Are Top-Notch. Score Is Rousing.
        • For all baseball fans
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        Starring: Thomas Ian Nicholas
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        5. The Rookie (Widescreen Edition) The Rookie (Widescreen Edition)

        ASIN: B000H6SXQU
        Release Date: 2003-03-11

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        Baseball movies seem like a sure thing, combining the drama of the game with positive values. So it's too bad this pleasant film takes the field in the most superficial way. Henry, the worst player in Little League, suffers an injury that miraculously heals as the strongest pitching arm in the world. His life becomes a kid's dream with a career in the Majors, but nothing really happens. His strength cannot hide his lack of skill, yet audiences love him, probably to support subplots such as the team being rescued from bankruptcy and Mom's boyfriend turning bad. Small attempts are made to create character, relationships, and themes. Gary Busey, as a burnt-out pitcher named Rocket, finds a family. Henry learns the importance of being a kid, not to mention a surprisingly cynical lesson about stardom, when Rocket says, "One day your gift will be gone." Mom learns Henry always respected her and Henry learns to rely on himself when his "power" disappears in the climactic game. Sadly, a fine cast including Dan Hedaya, John Candy, and '40s comedian Eddie Bracken is given nothing to work with. Worse yet, director Daniel Stern plays Phil, who suffered a head injury that left him an insult to comedy fans as well as the mentally challenged. Kids who love baseball films where kids are the heroes and the comedy is dumb will enjoy sitting through Rookie of the Year, but I wouldn't expect them to pull it off the shelf too often. --Lloyd Chesley

        Customer Reviews:

        4 out of 5 stars Rookie of the Year.......2007-08-29

        Great family fun! Funny movie, satires baseball cliches. Likeable characters and good ending.

        4 out of 5 stars great movie .......2007-06-14

        This is a great movie for kids and adults

        5 out of 5 stars Terrific Coming-Of-Age Baseball Fantasy. Excellent For Family Viewing. Performances Are Top-Notch. Score Is Rousing........2007-05-29

        This adorable baseball fantasy is a home run with families. Thomas Ian Nichols (before he went on to racy roles, a la the "American Pie" movies) is a treat to watch as [...] Henry Rowengartner, an average kid who becomes a phenom pitcher for the Chicago Cubs after a freak accident. Gary Busey ("Lethal Weapon," "Under Siege") does a fine job as the washed-up pitcher who takes Henry under his wing. Daniel Stern (who also directed) is a riot. Rated PG for some thematic elements and brief language.

        5 out of 5 stars For all baseball fans.......2007-01-10

        For any kid who has wanted to be in the big leagues, this is their movie. By accident, Henry ends up with an amazing arm, and the Chicago Cubs want him to play for them. He does, and helps lead them to success. It's really movie for the whole family to watch together. (The only thing that I didn't like was the use of "Oh my God" during the movie a fair number of times.)

        5 out of 5 stars Hard to Find.......2006-11-28

        Why is this movie so hard to find on DVD? It is one of my absolute fav's from when I was a kid. I still find myself saying some of the cheeseball lines from this flick. I love all the different names the coach gives Henry, hey Ravenbooser! hey Gardenhoser! Great stuff.

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