Morris, The Rookie, Movie (Merged Threads)

Xanadu Dragon · 12-24-2001, 10:43 AM

http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/rookie/index.html

Saw the trailer for this many moons ago when I saw Monsters Inc. Yeah, I know it's a Disney G movie - and, it's a baseball movie (rumored to be) featuring the DevilRays

- - - not exactly like the Yanks in Pride of the Yankees or the Cards in The Winning Team.

But, the screenwriter was Mike Rich - who also did "Finding Forrester."

It's due out at the end of March - - could be another "Rudy" - maybe?

Have you heard anything about the flick? Would you go see it?

12-24-2001, 12:14 PM

I only found these from a quick search:

http://www.milson.net/MTR.html

http://www.nationwidespeakers.com/sp...kie_morris.htm (slowwwwwwwwwwwwwww loading)

http://www.movie-list.com/r/rookie.shtml

http://www.upcomingmovies.com/rookie.html

http://www.movie-source.com/r/rookie/index.html

Skip · 12-24-2001, 01:14 PM

I have two friends who have read "The Oldest Rookie" upon which this film is based. Both said it is a good heartwarming book, not a total tearjerker, about 4 of 5 stars. If they get Dennis Quaid to do anything but give his trademark "grin from hell" (quote attributed to my wife) it could be a sleeper a la Rudy. I know she'll go see it at least.

Xanadu Dragon · 12-24-2001, 01:55 PM

Never really thought about the book - - - I'l have to look into picking it up. Thanks, Skip.

gyb13 · 01-15-2002, 11:46 AM

This past weekend I saw the preview for 'The Rookie' - starring Dennis Quaid as Jim Morris.

Morris, you will remember, made the transition from high school baseball coach to 35-yr old rookie reliever for TB in 1999. He played the 99-00 seasons, compiling 15 better-than-league-average innings in 21 games. His final line:
21 G, 15 IP, 13 H, 8 ER, 2 HR, 9 BB, 13 K, 4.80 ERA, 4.92 lgERA.

I don't know whether this will be a good baseball movie (it is made by Disney, and it is 'based on a true story'), but Morris' story is both heartwarming and a testament to the level of relievers in the majors. It will be released on March 29th.

The film's official site:
http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/rookie/index.html

SmedIndy · 01-15-2002, 12:04 PM

I smell a drecky, scholcky, feel-good movie....

BuzzBuzzard · 01-15-2002, 12:24 PM

It will not be setting any box office records, for certain.

Duque · 01-15-2002, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BuzzBuzzard
It will not be setting any box office records, for certain.

Not unless they throw in a bunch of orcs and wizards - or if Morris's romantic interest is played by Cameron Diaz.

Xanadu Dragon · 01-15-2002, 09:47 PM

Could be crap? But, as I've said, it could be another "Rudy" too? If you don't like Rudy, well, you can't belong to the Boys Club anymore - - - hard to be a guy and not like that movie.

Duque · 01-15-2002, 09:54 PM

Heck, some consider The Natural schlocky, but it's a good kind of schlock - the kind of stuff that every kid (well, boys) dream about when they're young.

And yes, I like Rudy - even though the kid is a little creepy.

BuzzBuzzard · 01-16-2002, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Xanadu Dragon
Could be crap? But, as I've said, it could be another "Rudy" too? If you don't like Rudy, well, you can't belong to the Boys Club anymore - - - hard to be a guy and not like that movie.

The are so many anti-Notre Dame fans out there that Rudy only further antoagonized them. I think there are lots of guys out there who didn't like Rudy.

SmedIndy · 01-16-2002, 08:30 AM

I didn't think Rudy was a particularly well-made film. I really liked Hoosiers, so I'm not immune to that kind of ilk. Rudy is a good movie to watch when you're taking care of a baby (unlike the Talented Mr. Ripley, where you get upset when the little one cries at a pivotal scene).

I prefer my films a little darker, or just flat-out stooopid. Some of the feel-good stuff is just tripe and pablum for the masses. Maybe I'm a cynical guy, but this one about Morris reeks of it.

Skip · 01-16-2002, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Xanadu Dragon
Could be crap? But, as I've said, it could be another "Rudy" too? If you don't like Rudy, well, you can't belong to the Boys Club anymore - - - hard to be a guy and not like that movie.

Perhaps I'll to give Rudy a try. I've always avoided it under the presumption it was overly smarmy/hokey/schmaltzy. Same reason I'm the only person on earth who hated E.T. Of course Hoosiers and Field of Dreams are just fine.

pathogan · 01-16-2002, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Xanadu Dragon
Could be crap? But, as I've said, it could be another "Rudy" too? If you don't like Rudy, well, you can't belong to the Boys Club anymore - - - hard to be a guy and not like that movie.

Are you kidding? Rudy was one of the worst movies I have ever been tortured with.I felt like the guys on Mystery science theatre 3000...

BuzzBuzzard · 01-16-2002, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by pathogan
Are you kidding? Rudy was one of the worst movies I have ever been tortured with.I felt like the guys on Mystery science theatre 3000...

I am with you, and I am a Notre Dame fan.

12-24-2001, 10:43 AM	#1
Xanadu Dragon NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 2,704	Morris, The Rookie, Movie http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/rookie/index.html Saw the trailer for this many moons ago when I saw Monsters Inc. Yeah, I know it's a Disney G movie - and, it's a baseball movie (rumored to be) featuring the DevilRays - - - not exactly like the Yanks in Pride of the Yankees or the Cards in The Winning Team. But, the screenwriter was Mike Rich - who also did "Finding Forrester." It's due out at the end of March - - could be another "Rudy" - maybe? Have you heard anything about the flick? Would you go see it? __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator PLEASE READ: Community Standards . : ~ : PLEASE SHOP: Our Stuff! : ~ : HOW CAN YOU: Help? : ~ : BE NICE: To Your Fav Baseball Person.

12-24-2001, 01:55 PM	#4
Xanadu Dragon NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 2,704	Never really thought about the book - - - I'l have to look into picking it up. Thanks, Skip. __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator PLEASE READ: Community Standards . : ~ : PLEASE SHOP: Our Stuff! : ~ : HOW CAN YOU: Help? : ~ : BE NICE: To Your Fav Baseball Person.

01-15-2002, 11:46 AM	#5
gyb13 NS Omnipresent Brasilian Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Crazy George's playground Posts: 10,903	"The Rookie" - Jim Morris hits the big screen This past weekend I saw the preview for 'The Rookie' - starring Dennis Quaid as Jim Morris. Morris, you will remember, made the transition from high school baseball coach to 35-yr old rookie reliever for TB in 1999. He played the 99-00 seasons, compiling 15 better-than-league-average innings in 21 games. His final line: 21 G, 15 IP, 13 H, 8 ER, 2 HR, 9 BB, 13 K, 4.80 ERA, 4.92 lgERA. I don't know whether this will be a good baseball movie (it is made by Disney, and it is 'based on a true story'), but Morris' story is both heartwarming and a testament to the level of relievers in the majors. It will be released on March 29th. The film's official site: http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/rookie/index.html __________________ Gustavo NDF Moderator Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin

01-15-2002, 12:24 PM	#7
BuzzBuzzard NetShrine's Conscience Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: The bowels of Shea Posts: 3,062	It will not be setting any box office records, for certain. __________________ Buzzard You Gotta Believe

01-15-2002, 09:47 PM	#9
Xanadu Dragon NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 2,704	Could be crap? But, as I've said, it could be another "Rudy" too? If you don't like Rudy, well, you can't belong to the Boys Club anymore - - - hard to be a guy and not like that movie. __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator PLEASE READ: Community Standards . : ~ : PLEASE SHOP: Our Stuff! : ~ : HOW CAN YOU: Help? : ~ : BE NICE: To Your Fav Baseball Person.

12-24-2001, 12:14 PM	#2
Yogi#8Fan Posts: n/a	I only found these from a quick search: http://www.milson.net/MTR.html http://www.nationwidespeakers.com/sp...kie_morris.htm (slowwwwwwwwwwwwwww loading) http://www.movie-list.com/r/rookie.shtml http://www.upcomingmovies.com/rookie.html http://www.movie-source.com/r/rookie/index.html

12-24-2001, 01:14 PM	#3
Skip NetShrine Vagabond Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Louisville Posts: 7,866	I have two friends who have read "The Oldest Rookie" upon which this film is based. Both said it is a good heartwarming book, not a total tearjerker, about 4 of 5 stars. If they get Dennis Quaid to do anything but give his trademark "grin from hell" (quote attributed to my wife) it could be a sleeper a la Rudy. I know she'll go see it at least.

01-15-2002, 12:04 PM	#6
SmedIndy NetShrine's Historian Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Zionsville, IN Posts: 10,569	I smell a drecky, scholcky, feel-good movie....

01-15-2002, 09:54 PM	#10
Duque NetShrine's Desperado Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Southern CA Posts: 2,638	Heck, some consider The Natural schlocky, but it's a good kind of schlock - the kind of stuff that every kid (well, boys) dream about when they're young. And yes, I like Rudy - even though the kid is a little creepy. __________________ Bad Andy It's such a fine line between stupid and clever.

01-16-2002, 08:30 AM	#12
SmedIndy NetShrine's Historian Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Zionsville, IN Posts: 10,569	I didn't think Rudy was a particularly well-made film. I really liked Hoosiers, so I'm not immune to that kind of ilk. Rudy is a good movie to watch when you're taking care of a baby (unlike the Talented Mr. Ripley, where you get upset when the little one cries at a pivotal scene). I prefer my films a little darker, or just flat-out stooopid. Some of the feel-good stuff is just tripe and pablum for the masses. Maybe I'm a cynical guy, but this one about Morris reeks of it.

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