"Field of Dreams"

The next film in our batch of baseball films is 'Field of Dreams.'  This was one of my favorite movies growing up.  Watching it tonight reminds me why.  This is probably the best of all the baseball movies that we own with 'The Natural' coming in a close second.  'Field of Dreams' is at its core a redemption story.  The redemption of a disgraced ball player, a radical writer from the 60s, a young kid who never got his shot in the big leagues, and of Ray Kinsella;  living his life in fear of becoming his father. 

One of the great things about this film is that one does not need to be a sports fan to enjoy it.  This is a story that grips you, and it happens to use Americas' pastime to do it.  This film also includes one of the most inspirational cinema speeches ever written.  It ranks up there with the Presidents survival speech from 'Independence Day.'  Delivered by James Earl Jones, he speaks of the importance of baseball in the history of the US.  It is an incredibly hopeful and inspirational speech, and probably the part of the film that I look forward to most every time I watch this film.

If you watch it, you will like it.  Enjoy.

-David

"Field of Dreams" is  a beautiful story of baseball and redemption. Baseball, redemption and second chances. Making right what once was lost. Disgraced baseball players are given a second chance to play again, a bitter and angry man whose writing used to inspire thousands is given the inspiration to write once again. An old man's wish is fulfilled, ...and the greatest redemption of all, is a young boy who finally plays catch with his father. Words cannot explain the beauty of this story, so if you have not yet seen "Field of Dreams" take the time, it is well worth it. If you have seen this film, watch it again and let the magic of the story inspire you in whatever way is needed, as you continue in your own journey.

-Bethany