"Angels in the Outfield"

"Look! It's God's thumbnail." I love this movie. It makes me happy. And someday, when my husband and I have children, I will most definitely be showing them this film. Angels in the Outfield is what I would call a "feel-good" movie. That's not to say it doesn't deal with some heavy issues, namely Roger, who is in foster care and wants desperately to be reunited with his dad. But his dad for whatever reason, cannot be the father Roger deserves. There's some really good, and yet heart-wrenching stuff here about the desire to be loved, and how people can really disappoint you. But the good news is, there is a happy ending, though it may not be what you expect.

The two main children in this movie are wonderful; Roger (the actor who plays this character was most recently in Inception I think), and JP (not sure what else he's done). JP is adorable. He is always so hopeful and often says, "It could happen!" There's also many comical moments, such as the nacho incident. You'll have to watch it to see it. All told, I would definitely recommend this movie, especially to those looking for a good film to watch with their kids.

-Bethany

"Angels in the Outfield" continues the line of Baseball movies that we will be blogging about throughout this adventure.  This is a Disney Classic and it finishes in the classic Disney ending: happy and predictable...and I absolutely love it!  This movie has always been a favorite of mine since it first came out and I saw it for the first time.  (I think I saw it at a babysitters or something like that)  This film is a classic coming of age story, but it is neither Roger or JP (the children in the film) that do most of the growing.  It is instead Angels manager George Knox, played by Danny Glover, that truly grows into a new man, manager, and as we find at the end of the film, a new father.  I do always get a kick out of his antics in and out of the dugout however, as he reminds me somewhat of Lou Pinella, the old manager of my home team the Seattle Mariners, and the kind of ranting/temper tantrums we used to see him throw.  I miss Lou.  "Angels in the Outfield" is an inspiring story of faith, friendship, hope and of baseball.  This film is great for kids and adults alike, and I find that despite the cliche lines and predictably happy ending...this film doesn't disappoint.  Sometimes a predictably happy ending can be a very refreshing thing.

-David