With the release of Invincible and Gridiron, I know some of you are getting your fill of football and for some of you this has been a distraction from the way the Texas Rangers have been playing baseball. Well this weekend "Everybody's Hero" will allow you to go back to when baseball was truly the AMERICAN PASTIME!!
I would suggest that all the father take your son or daughter to see this movie that will show kids what it means to be a hero. This is a great movie that you can talk about with your kid after the movie is over and help them understand what makes a person a hero.
The Film was directed by the Christopher Reeves and was his last project before he died. The voice cast includes William H. Macy, Rob Reiner, Brian Dennehy, Raven-Symone, Robert Wagner, Richard Kind, Dana Reeve, Jake T. Austin, Joe Torre, Mandy Patinkin, Forest Whitaker, and Whoopi Goldberg.
It is Depression-era America and though times are hard, there is a giant bright spot in pinstripes: Yankee slugger Babe Ruth (voiced by Brian Dennehy). He thrills fans with his monster home runs and sensational exploits on and off the baseball field. “The Great Bambino” has no bigger admirer than 10-year-old Yankee Irving (voiced by Jake T. Austin, “Go, Diego!, Go!”).
The kid knows all of Babe’s stats and he lives for the Babe’s storied Yankees. In fact, Yankee’s namesake team is a constant source of inspiration on the sandlot when he steps up to the plate. All swagger and style, Yankee Irving
swings! He swings! And, again, he swings! Despite his enthusiasm, inevitably, Yankee Irving strikes out. A frustrated Yankee gives up on his beloved game. Despite his best efforts, Yankee Irving just can’t hit a ball.
However, he does befriend one, a wiseacre of a baseball named Screwie (Rob Reiner) who has his own disheartened relationship with the national pastime. And that’s when Yankee’s adventures really begin. These two misfits form a special bond as they travel across the country on a mission to return Babe Ruth’s stolen bat Darlin’ (voiced by Whoopi Goldberg) before the deciding game of the 1932 World Series. Along the way Yankee meets a quirky array of characters that aid him on his comic journey. In the process, he learns about the value of hope, family, friendship and, of course, baseball.
The film opens this Friday and is rated G so the whole family can go and have a great time!!
“I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles. They are the real heroes, and so are the families and friends who have stood by them.”
-- Christopher Reeve
