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Awful movie

posted 18 years ago by tammo65
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I used to like this movie. I had not seen it in awhile, but I had fond memoried of "pitcher has a big butt" and all that nonsense. When I saw it again, I realized how terrible it is. Yea it's a kids movie, but kids movies can be good too, and this sucked. That face that Henry has whenever he is smiling makes me want to kick him in the face. Same thing when he looks scared, and any other time he makes any facial reaction to ANYTHING. I CAN'T STAND IT.

And other things. If he was such a Cubs fan, how did he not recognize the manager when he came to the door. How did the Cubs win the World Series (as indicated by the ring he has at the end) after losing their closer and one of their best starters. Why does Henry walk the first two batters at the end and decide to pitch to the big home run threat. Why does the second base runner fall for the trick after the first one did. Why is Daniel Stern so annoying in this movie, and what is with Henry's annoying absurdly ridiculous faces!! THE FLOATER!! WHAT THE HELL IS THAT!?!?!

It's just upsetting, realizing that a movie that I liked when I was younger is garbage. Sorry to rant

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[–] wilsry01 18 years ago

daniel stern is hilarious. his performance as brickman is topped only by his home alone marv role. 'its gonna take a looot a work, looot a sweat, but im gonna mold you into one of the greatest twelve year olds ever PLAY THIS GAME!

[–] machtyn 18 years ago

This is one of the reasons I think this movie is atrocious. Daniel Stern is pretty fun in his goofiness in the Home Alone series, but in RotY, he is an idiot.

I realize it is aimed at a younger generation, but The Shaggy Dog (2006) is far superior to this and that one is a bit out there.

Unfortunately, tv channels keep playing this movie, and I've seen parts of it more times than other decent movies... ah well.

[–] tobias-borjesson 17 years ago

I laughed and laughed all the time both back when the film came and nowadays. Whenever I see Daniel Stern`s character I laugh so much that I cannot breath. This movie is so funny and Daniel Stern was smart to give himself the funniest part.

[–] malhi-2 17 years ago

Yeah, horrible movie. Funny when you're a kid, but compare it with Little Big League or Angels in the outfield.

This movie was stupid, childish, and wasn't remotely funny.

What is with the fans booing and turning their backs every 2nd mistake?

[–] hockeyruler_9 18 years ago

I think this movie is great. I watched when I was younger and just again the other day.

You have to just look at it from a happy go lucky kind of perspective. Its awesome.

[–] themagpieswarble 18 years ago

YA HEAT UP... THE ICE CUBES!

[–] maxwellmurder19 18 years ago

I don't agree about the movie sucking but what you said pretty much nailed the plot right on the head. None of it makes sense. Gaadenhosa!!!

[–] zurireal 18 years ago

Hahaha, first off, crack me up.

Secondly, i too, loved this movie as a kid. Watched it so many times I needed a new copy. And what annoys me....

"Bases loaded... Full count... Rowengartner takes a loong look at the runner on second. He pitches... STRIKE ONE!" and yet he just said, bases loaded. Hmmm...

at the end, with the floater. Big guy hits the ball and the camera cuts to the ball sailing thru the air... wait -- did you catch that? Yes, folks, its a HAND throwing the ball into the air.

There are countless others. It kills me.

who edited this movie?

Fine fun, good movie cute and whatnot but seriously, the editor needs a new job.

[–] jocelynn629 18 years ago

for some reason the daniel stern pinball scene still cracks me up after 13 years

[–] schrantz 18 years ago

No one ever talks about John Candy in this movie. Very underrated. Delivers some classic lines such as "Sweet meat pies, Rowengardner's goin to bat!" And how can you not love Busey in any role? That dude is off his rocker.

[–] taiki-3 18 years ago

I love any movie that makes me think for a split second that the Gary Busey that's on screen is not the same Gary Busey from "I'm with Busey."

[–] snotjello 18 years ago

taiki-3 wrote: I love any movie that makes me think for a split second that the Gary Busey that's on screen is not the same Gary Busey from "I'm with Busey."

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Snot replies: Yeah, isn't that wierd? He's so good in most of his roles that it's hard to believe he's the same doofus you see in interviews and the news. Maybe he's an idiot savant.

[–] Son_of_Troy 18 years ago

"Bases loaded... Full count... Rowengartner takes a loong look at the runner on second. He pitches... STRIKE ONE!" and yet he just said, bases loaded. Hmmm...

The point you were trying to make was that he was retarded for saying "STRIKE ONE" when he just said "full count", not "bases loaded. But anyways, that was the whole point of the joke.

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[–] manipool 13 years ago

I was 32 or so when I first saw it and I think it's one of the cutest movies in the world made for kids and those who are kids at heart. It's a fantasy movie and you have to put all those logical thoughts away when you watch it.

A lot of the stuff that happens probably wouldn't or couldn't happen in real life, so you can't take it too seriously or overanalyze it too much.

I can't make those who don't like it, like it, but I sure do love it and probably always will, especially Thomas Ian who plays the little boy all this happens to. Guess that's what getting older does to some people, it takes the lightheartedness out of their lives and they can't enjoy certain things anymore. Too bad.

[–] Ihatem1cro5oft 18 years ago

i concur

[–] jpat117 18 years ago

tammo65,
In regards to your comment "terrible movie" I humbly offer the following sentiments. You have no sense in film and, to be frank, could not tell the difference between Steven Spielberg and Steven Seagal; I also take personal affront to your refusal to use the subjuntive tense when in your second paragraph (if you could call it a paragraph) you say "If he was such a Cubs fan," when standard syntax patterns dictate that "were" is clearly necessary in this case. But petty grammar errors aside, there is a much bigger issue I see here: I contend that you are also a card-carrying antisemite.

To justify this, let me submit facts to a candid audience: Daniel "Shlomo" Stern plays the enchantingly bumbling pitching coach, Phil Brickma, in this film. Mr. Stern also appears in the first two installments of the Home Alone trilogy (You Home Alone afficionados out there might argue that there are actually four films in the series, but to you I say: made for TV movies do not count in triology-title designation as such that would be consistent with your taste in movies.) as the equally bubmbling burglar, Marv Merchants M.D. On one occasion in the penultimate episode of the aforementioned trilogy, Dr. Merchants reflexively states, "Happy Hanukkah Marv!" How interesting that you should take issue with another film in which Mr. Stern appears. Coincidence, or antisemetism--you be the judge. But if it is the latter, let me just say, shame Sir (or Madam), shame!

Moving on from your egregious antisemitism, in your second paragraph you raise several questions about the artistic integrity of the film's script. These questions are too sophmoric (and quite frankly, I don't have the time) to address individually, but let me say about your contempt of the liberties the screenwriters took with specific baseball situations: the film features a twelve-year-old boy playing Major League Baseball, how realistic do you expect it to be? (See IMDB categorization: Comedy/Family/Fantasy/Sports)

Sir, if the world were as fickle as your opinions on movies, Saddam Hussein would still be in power. Why do you hate freedom?

Sincerely,
God

P.S. I'm going to be the bigger person here and unconditionally accept your apology for ranting. Good day, Sir or Madam.