Legends Never Die
The Sandlot is a movie I could appreciate as a kid and continue to appreciate as an adult. Every time I watch this film, I find myself nodding with approval. It's a simple yet entertaining portrait about life as a young boy and the various adventures that create nothing but fond memories. The Sandlot is an unforgettable film, filled with friendship and adventure.
Set in the 1960’s, The Sandlot tells the story of Scotty Smalls, the new kid on the block. At the beginning, Scotty has a hard time making friends, but at the request of his mother who wants him “…to make some friends this summer,” he follows a group of baseball boys to the local sandlot. Having the baseball skills of a toddler, Scotty is first reluctant to playing with the boys. Although before he knows it he finds himself standing in left-center field looking towards the sky at the ball that is plunging down at him and hits him in the eye. The boys begin laughing at him and cracking jokes. Thankfully for Scotty, Benny, the leader and best player of the boys, is understanding and teaches Scotty the basics of baseball. This event was only the beginning, for young Scotty Smalls. …show more content…
The ball goes sailing over the outfield fence, into the backyard of Mr. Mertle who is home to “The Beast”, a massive pawed, slobbering jawed, large as a truck, legendary watchdog. The group of boys find themselves "in the biggest pickle" they have ever been in.
The film also has excellent cinematography that evokes childish wonder and exaltation. The cinematography also does a great job of mystifying “The Beast” by only showing snippets and glimpses the legendary watchdog, until the very end. Causing the viewer to feel the fear, and anxiety that the boys feel when facing the task of getting the ball back from Mr. Mertle, who is described to be the “meanest old man to ever live”. The legend of Mr. Mertle and “The Beast” sets the background for the boys to go to extreme lengths to get the ball.
Filling the film with character dialogue that allow the characters to become more lovable and relatable to every viewer; and impressive acting by young actors (who were rewarded in 1994, when the nine neighborhood baseball players, were awarded the Young Artist Award). Evans highlights the truly simple yet challenging life of a child, by keeping the plot simple and somewhat
The Sandlot is a movie I could appreciate as a kid and continue to appreciate as an adult. Every time I watch this film, I find myself nodding with approval. It's a simple yet entertaining portrait about life as a young boy and the various adventures that create nothing but fond memories. The Sandlot is an unforgettable film, filled with friendship and adventure.
Set in the 1960’s, The Sandlot tells the story of Scotty Smalls, the new kid on the block. At the beginning, Scotty has a hard time making friends, but at the request of his mother who wants him “…to make some friends this summer,” he follows a group of baseball boys to the local sandlot. Having the baseball skills of a toddler, Scotty is first reluctant to playing with the boys. Although before he knows it he finds himself standing in left-center field looking towards the sky at the ball that is plunging down at him and hits him in the eye. The boys begin laughing at him and cracking jokes. Thankfully for Scotty, Benny, the leader and best player of the boys, is understanding and teaches Scotty the basics of baseball. This event was only the beginning, for young Scotty Smalls. …show more content…
The ball goes sailing over the outfield fence, into the backyard of Mr. Mertle who is home to “The Beast”, a massive pawed, slobbering jawed, large as a truck, legendary watchdog. The group of boys find themselves "in the biggest pickle" they have ever been in.
The film also has excellent cinematography that evokes childish wonder and exaltation. The cinematography also does a great job of mystifying “The Beast” by only showing snippets and glimpses the legendary watchdog, until the very end. Causing the viewer to feel the fear, and anxiety that the boys feel when facing the task of getting the ball back from Mr. Mertle, who is described to be the “meanest old man to ever live”. The legend of Mr. Mertle and “The Beast” sets the background for the boys to go to extreme lengths to get the ball.
Filling the film with character dialogue that allow the characters to become more lovable and relatable to every viewer; and impressive acting by young actors (who were rewarded in 1994, when the nine neighborhood baseball players, were awarded the Young Artist Award). Evans highlights the truly simple yet challenging life of a child, by keeping the plot simple and somewhat