The Rookie (Blu-ray) (US Version) Blu-ray Region A, All

Every evening, Jim Morris (Dennis Quaid) is out practicing pitching. His minor league career ended with a shoulder injury 12 years ago. Now, Jim coaches a struggling high school team. When he tries to motivate them, they challenge him--if they reach the play offs, he must try out for the majors. The team starts to win, and makes the play offs. Not realizing how strong his arm has become, Jim is apprehensive as he sets off for the try outs with his son and baby daughter. The coaches recognize him, but think he has brought a young prospect. Late in the day, as he's changing a diaper, Jim is called. When he throws his first pitch, he surprises the coaches--and himself. Director John Lee Hancock, director of photography John Schwartzman, and composer Carter Burwell have made a glowing movie based on the true story of Jim Morris, investing it with a touch of myth. Dennis Quaid is convincing as the pitcher. His scenes with Brian Cox, playing his father, bristle with unresolved anger. The great Australian actress Rachel Griffiths shows her extraordinary chameleon-like ability--as Jim's tough-minded wife, she captures perfectly a woman who has to deal with life's practicalities and with her husband's dreams.

"...Unabashedly lyrical and beautifully photographed....Its stately pace and appreciation of the austere grandeur of the Texas landscape and the eerie beauty of night baseball contribute to its aura of modern American folk tale..." - Stephen, Holden (New York Times Critic), New York Times, 03/29/2002

"...The movie keeps its eye on the ball....[The filmmakers] touch the heart without being sticky..." - Michael, Clark (British Dancer/Choreographer), USA Today, 03/29/2002

"...A sweet, engaging, truth-based celebration of America's favorite pastime....THE ROOKIE will feel like a home run..." - Glenn, Kenny (Premiere/Entertainment Weekly Critic), Premiere, 04/01/2002

"...John Lee Hancock's heartfelt movie scores a solid hit..." - Peter, Travers (Rolling Stone Critic), Rolling Stone, 05/09/2002

"...[The filmmakers have] given THE ROOKIE a lovely, relaxed feeling that makes us happy to be in this film's company..." - Kenneth, Turan (Los Angeles Times Critic), Los Angeles Times, 03/29/2002

"...Smoothly directed....Schwartzman's attractive color lensing is splendid....Quaid's effortlessly compelling and engagingly earnest performance keeps the pic grounded in down-to-earth reality..." - Joe, Leydon (Variety Critic), Variety, 03/25/2002

"...[Quaid] brings an appealing humility to his role..." - Matthew, Leyland (Film Critic), Sight and Sound, 10/01/2002

"...This gently played story of an ordinary second chance is actually quite a treat..." - Jim, Douglas (Total Film Critic), Total Film, 11/01/2002

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Also known as:	Disney's The Rookie Disney's The Rookie Disney's The Rookie Disney's The Rookie Disney's The Rookie
Artist Name(s):	Brian Cox (Actor) | Carter Burwell (Actor) | Sarah Jane Morris (Actor) | Patrick Wilson (Actor) | Jay Hernandez | Mark Johnson (Actor) | David Cross (Actor) | Beth Grant | Michael Mantenuto 葛斯 白賴仁葛斯 (Actor) | Carter Burwell (Actor) | Sarah Jane Morris (Actor) | 柏德烈韋遜 (Actor) | 積荷南德斯 | Mark Johnson (Actor) | David Cross (Actor) | Beth Grant | Michael Mantenuto 葛斯 白赖仁 (Actor) | Carter Burwell (Actor) | Sarah Jane Morris (Actor) | 柏德烈韦逊 (Actor) | 积荷南德斯 | Mark Johnson (Actor) | David Cross (Actor) | Beth Grant | Michael Mantenuto Ｂｒｉａｎ Ｃｏｘ (Actor) | Carter Burwell (Actor) | Sarah Jane Morris (Actor) | Ｐａｔｒｉｃｋ Ｗｉｌｓｏｎ (Actor) | Jay Hernandez | Ｍａｒｋ Ｊｏｈｎｓｏｎ (Actor) | Ｄａｖｉｄ Ｃｒｏｓｓ (Actor) | Beth Grant | Michael Mantenuto Brian Cox (Actor) | Carter Burwell (Actor) | Sarah Jane Morris (Actor) | Patrick Wilson (Actor) | Jay Hernandez | Mark Johnson (Actor) | David Cross (Actor) | Beth Grant | Michael Mantenuto
Director:	Patrick Wilson 柏德烈韋遜 柏德烈韦逊 Ｐａｔｒｉｃｋ Ｗｉｌｓｏｎ Patrick Wilson
Producer:	Mark Johnson | David Cross | Beth Grant | Patricia Clarkson | Michael Mantenuto Mark Johnson | David Cross | Beth Grant | Patricia Clarkson | Michael Mantenuto Mark Johnson | David Cross | Beth Grant | Patricia Clarkson | Michael Mantenuto Ｍａｒｋ Ｊｏｈｎｓｏｎ | Ｄａｖｉｄ Ｃｒｏｓｓ | Beth Grant | Patricia Clarkson | Michael Mantenuto Mark Johnson | David Cross | Beth Grant | Patricia Clarkson | Michael Mantenuto
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Blu-ray Region Code:	All Region, A - Americas (North, Central and South except French Guiana), Korea, Japan, South East Asia (including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan) What is it?
Release Date:	2008-03-04
UPC Code:	786936749786
Language:	English
Country of Origin:	United States
Color Information:	Color
Disc Format(s):	Blu-ray
Rating:	G (MPAA)
Publisher:	Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Package Weight:	180 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1005181174

Director: John Lee Hancock

Blu-ray Disc Features:

Full Frame - 1.33
Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, French, Spanish
Subtitles - French, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Deleted Scenes: Deleted Scenes with Director Introductions
Audio Commentary: John Lee Hancock - Director; Dennis Quaid - Actor
Featurette:
1. SPRING TRAINING: BASEBALL TIPS FROM THE PROS
2. THE INSPIRATIONAL STORY OF JIM MORRIS
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