Angels in the Outfield (1994)

To me, this movie is perfection.

One of my all time favorites.

Just what I expected

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Wonderfully casted movie with a simple and heart-warming message: In the face of tumultuous times, believe in the best of yourself and others. I loved this movie when I was a kid and I can still enjoy it now. After all, physical comedy doesn't ever get old and there's plenty of it. The acting is superb. Not all that surprising considering the cast: Danny Glover, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tony Danza, Neal McDonough, Adrian Brody, Matthew McConaughey... That's an impressive line-up for a kids movie! However this is a Disney production so that means unnecessary preachy scenes that distract from the story, which itself follows the same trite formula used in every other baseball sports comedy such as Rookie of the Year and Major League. It's the same climax and ending you've seen before which makes the movie lose steam towards the end. As much as I wanted to 'believe', I just couldn't 'believe' the motivation behind Glover's character and his growth due to lack of credible development. Also why would actual angels and/or God care about baseball? You truly have to turn your brain off to enjoy this film but that is surprisingly easy due to terrific acting, good pacing, and well-timed comedy. It's also not super religious contrary to what the title might lead you to think.

There aren't many baseball stories out there. Consider the E-book "Vampire in the Outfield."It's a spoof on "Angels in the Outfield" and all things vampire. A rookie Seattle Mariners baseball player discovers he can hit and play better after being bitten by a vampire. Of course, he still has a problem with day games, being photographs, and beating the 'Evil Empire' New York Yankees. It could happen.'Johnny Black' makes a deal with the Devil (The Baseball Commissioner) for TV rights, but gets double-crossed. Vampires aren't allowed. The integrity of the game is at stake.

This was a top-notch movie with a top-notch cast. Danny Glover, Tony Danza, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and especially Christopher Lloyed are well-cast in this charming movie about real-life angels helping the Angels baseball team. You never know, it could happen. I loved Lloyd's role in it. He was hilarious. The story is about turning your life around, as the kid's belief in Angels helped turn around angry, hardened, and embittered manager Glover see the best in people. The movie was well made and also about seeing the best in people and reaching your dreams. It was funny, charming, touching, and sad, all very nicely done. You will like (or love) it. I guarantee.*** out of ****

I have been trying to find out what the song was during the second half of the trailer for the movie. I cant seem to figure out what song it is. I don't even know if it was in the movie itself but I remember that it was in the trailer for it and if anyone knows could they please post it for me. I thought the movie was good but I really enjoy movie soundtracks for some reason. Sometimes the soundtrack is better than the movie itself. Some examples I would recommend would be Transformers, Remember the Titans, and The Faculty just to name a few. If anyone knows the song in the second half of the preview for Angels in the Outfield I would really appreciate it if they post the title. Thank you.