At The Movies

Major League: Back to the Minors Age Rating: PG Franchise: Major League Franchise Position: 3 Tagline: The Cleveland Indians’ scouts have a new mission: develop the future stars of baseball. Ratings: My Rating: 6/10 Dove Foundation: PG IMDb: 4.8/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 11% Metacritic: 30/100 TMDb: 5.4/10 Plot Summary: Minor league manager Gus Cantrell takes a struggling farm team under his wing. With help from familiar faces, Gus trains a ragtag group of young players to overcome personal quirks and failures, aiming for the major leagues. Comedy and challenges ensue, but lessons of dedication and teamwork shine through. Critics Review: Widely considered the weakest of the franchise; predictable plot and forced humor. Lighthearted tone occasionally entertains casual fans. Christian Perspective: Themes of perseverance, mentoring, and personal growth. Shows responsibility, patience, teamwork, and developing God-given talents. Family Friendliness: Mild language, crude humor, minor romantic inn...

Major League II Age Rating: PG Runtime: 113 minutes Studio: Paramount Pictures Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Major League Franchise Position: 2 The Cleveland Indians try to defend their championship while personal rivalries and new challenges test their team spirit. Ratings: My Rating: 6.5/10 The Dove Foundation: PG IMDb: 6.2/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 40% Metacritic: 43/100 TMDb: 6.3/10 Plot Summary: Following their unexpected World Series win, the Cleveland Indians face new pressures from management, opponents, and each other. Pitcher Ricky “Wild Thing” Vaughn struggles with personal issues and a slump in performance, while veteran catcher Jake Taylor tries to keep the team cohesive. Rookie players and returning stars must overcome rivalries, injuries, and sabotage attempts from other teams. Ultimately, their resilience, teamwork, and humor carry them through the season, culminating in a climactic playoff showdown. Critics Review: Major League II received mixed reviews. While ...

Major League Age Rating: PG Runtime: 108 minutes Studio: Paramount Pictures Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Major League Franchise Position: 1 A ragtag baseball team defies the odds to turn their losing streak into a season of unexpected triumph. Ratings: My Rating: 7.0/10 The Dove Foundation: PG IMDb: 7.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 82% Metacritic: 57/100 TMDb: 7.2/10 Plot Summary: The Cleveland Indians are a struggling baseball team on the verge of being moved or disbanded. New owner Rachel Phelps recruits a team of misfits and washed-up players, hoping they’ll fail so she can relocate the franchise. Against all odds, the players—led by pitcher Ricky “Wild Thing” Vaughn, veteran catcher Jake Taylor, and rookie slugger Pedro Cerrano—come together, overcoming personal challenges and internal conflicts. As the season progresses, their chemistry and determination transform them into genuine contenders, culminating in a dramatic showdown that tests their skill and teamwork. Critics Re...

Sandlot: Heading Home Runtime: 87 minutes Rating: PG Release Date: April 3, 2007 Studio: 20th Century Fox Franchise: The Sandlot Franchise Position: 3rd movie Runtime: 87 minutes Tagline: Back to the sandlot, back to the past. Ratings My rating: 6.5/10 Dove Foundation rating: Family Approved IMDb rating: 42% Rotten Tomatoes rating: N/A Metacritic rating: N/A Plot Summary A young baseball player travels back in time to the 1970s where he learns valuable life lessons and rediscovers his love for the game. Critics Review Received mixed to negative reviews; some appreciated the nostalgia while others found the time-travel plot forced. Christian Perspective Contains positive messages about humility, second chances, and friendship in line with Christian values. Family Friendliness Safe for families with mild language and thematic elements.

The Sandlot 2 Runtime: 94 minutes Rating: PG Release Date: August 2, 2005 Studio: 20th Century Fox Franchise: The Sandlot Franchise Position: 2nd movie Runtime: 94 minutes Tagline: New kids, same sandlot, same great summer. Ratings My rating: 7.2/10 Dove Foundation rating: Family Approved IMDb rating: 51% Rotten Tomatoes rating: 29% Metacritic rating: N/A Plot Summary A new group of kids inherits the sandlot and faces their own adventures, including a legendary dog guarding the baseballs. Critics Review Mixed reviews, praised for capturing some of the spirit of the original but criticized for a weaker storyline. Christian Perspective Continues to promote teamwork, friendship, and positive life lessons. Family Friendliness Family friendly with some mild cartoonish humor.

The Sandlot Runtime: 101 minutes Rating: PG Release Date: April 7, 1993 Studio: 20th Century Fox Franchise: The Sandlot Franchise Position: 1st movie Runtime: 101 minutes Tagline: For the love of the game and the summer of a lifetime. Ratings My rating: 8.1/10 Dove Foundation rating: Family Approved IMDb rating: 76% Rotten Tomatoes rating: 81% Metacritic rating: 60% Plot Summary A group of young boys in the early 1960s bond over their love of baseball during the summer. They face challenges, adventures, and life lessons while playing at the local sandlot. Critics Review Highly praised for its nostalgic charm, humor, and heartfelt storytelling. Considered a classic family sports movie. Christian Perspective Promotes friendship, teamwork, respect, and coming-of-age lessons aligned with Christian family values. Family Friendliness Safe and enjoyable for all ages with positive messages.

Title: 42 Runtime: 128 minutes Age Rating: PG-13 Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Franchise Name: None Franchise Position: N/A Tagline: The story of a true American hero. Trailer Cast List Ratings My Rating: 7.5/10 The Dove Foundation : Not Rated  IMDb : 7.5/10  Rotten Tomatoes : 81%  Metacritic : 62/100 Plot Summary 42 tells the inspiring true story of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era. The film explores the challenges he faced breaking the color barrier and his impact on the sport and society. Critics Review Critics praised Chadwick Boseman’s powerful performance as Jackie Robinson and the film’s heartfelt portrayal of his struggle and triumph. Some noted the film’s conventional storytelling but overall found it moving and significant. Christian Perspective The film reflects themes of courage, justice, perseverance, and dignity, which align well with Christian values of equality, standing up for righteousness, and o...

The Rookie, (2002), G, 2 h 7 min Franchise Position: #N/A Tagline: “It’s never too late to follow your dream.” Trailer link :    Full Cast Dennis Quaid as Jim Morris Rachel Griffiths as Lorri Morris Jay Hernandez as Joaquín “Wack” Campos Angus T. Jones as Hunter Morris Brian Cox as Jim Morris Sr. Beth Grant as Olline Morris Rick Gonzalez as Rudy Bonilla Chad Lindberg as Joe David West Angelo Spizzirri as Joel De La Garza Royce D. Applegate as Henry Russell Richardson as Brooks Raynor Scheine as Frank David Blackwell as Cal Reviews & Ratings My Rating: 8/10 Dove Foundation: “Family Approved” – dove.org/review/rookie IMDb : 7.0/10 Rotten Tomatoes : 84% Metacritic : 72/100 Plot Summary Jim Morris is a once-promising pitcher whose shoulder injury derailed his dreams. Now a high school chemistry teacher and coach in Texas, he makes a deal with his team: if they win district, he'll try out again. They do. He throws 98 mph, and months later, the 35-year-old is pitching in the maj...