Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘The Rookie’ Shows It’s Never Too Late to Realize Your Dreams

Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘The Rookie’ Shows It’s Never Too Late to Realize Your Dreams
Sometimes dreams do come true. Dennis Quaid plays Jim Morris, a pitcher with a lightning-speed fast ball. Walt Disney Pictures
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G | 2h 7min | Drama, Family, Sport | 29 March 2002 (USA)

Movies that tell the tales of underdogs who, against all odds, manage to make incredible comebacks and snatch victory from the jaws of defeat can be some of the most inspiring films. But when you infuse that winning formula with the “never too late” subgenre, the film can rise to an even higher level of feel-good loftiness. There’s just something about seeing middle-aged or older folks who have settled into mundane lives becoming motivated enough to give their dreams one last shot.

Ian Kane
Ian Kane
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Ian Kane is an U.S. Army veteran, author, filmmaker, and actor. He is dedicated to the development and production of innovative, thought-provoking, character-driven films and books of the highest quality.
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