The Sandlot1993
The Sandlot (1993)
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Critic Consensus: It may be shamelessly derivative and overly nostalgic, but The Sandlot is nevertheless a genuinely sweet and funny coming-of-age adventure.
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Cast
as Scotty Smalls
as Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez
as Hamilton `Ham' Porter
as Michael `Squints' Palledorous
as Alan `Yeah-Yeah' McClennan
as Kenny DeNunez
as Mom
as Mr. Mertle
as Bill
as Bertram Grover Weeks
as Tommy `Repeat' Timmons
as Timmy Timmons
as `The Babe'
as Wendy
as Young Mr. Mertle
as Police Chief
as Thief
as Thief
as Phillips
as Little League Punk 2
as Schoolyard Pitcher
as Coach
as Older Benny
as Home Plate Umpire
as 3rd Base Umpire
as Giants Catcher
as Giants Pitcher
as Giants 3rd Baseman
as Mother at Pool
as Toddler
as Beast Puppeteer
as Beast Puppeteer
as Beast Puppeteer
as Adult Scotty Smalls (uncredited)
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Critic Reviews for The Sandlot
All Critics (48) | Top Critics (12) | Fresh (27) | Rotten (21) | DVD (7)
In The Sandlot's nostalgia for simpler times, a single-sex world seems to be a key component.
The kids even have their own treehouse, which means that the production designer is the only person connected with this project who actually went out on a limb.
A solid double rather than a grand slam, The Sandlot remains a refreshing antidote to the daily round of contract squabbles on the sports page.
There's a snappy change-of-pace gag involving a little guy and a nubile lifeguard, but the screams and barks and fraudulent emotions grow wearying.
Sweet and sincere, the film is also a remarkably shallow wade, rife with incident and slim on substance.
Ever since Stand by Me, it seems that every Boy's Own yarn is deemed incomplete without a nostalgic, pseudo-ironic voice-over waxing lyrical about the mythology of short pants and acne.
Audience Reviews for The Sandlot
This film tells the story of how a Major League hero grew up with his friends in his old town, enjoying life and going through challenges, but ultimately sticking to his heart, which is devoted to baseball. However, the story does not specifically follow him (Benny), but the newcomer (Smalls) who has no background knowledge of baseball, but loves to play the game. With great direction, solid writing, and a fun premise, "The Sandlot" is a home run for all families. I had a blast watching this film. Even though it gets kind of laughable with Hercules the Dog, It's a great kids film!
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i like this movie cuz i like doggies and baseball
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Alongside "The Lion King" and "Toy Story", this is a film I grew up watching... many times. The plot is hilarious and there are many iconic scenes. Love all the characters.
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The Sandlot Quotes
| Hamilton "Ham" Porter: | Hurry up batter. It's gotta be a short game, then I gotta get home for lunch. |
| "The Babe": | Remember kid, there's heroes and there's legends: Heroes get remembered, but legends never die. Follow your heart kid, and you can never go wrong. |
| "The Babe": | Remember kid, there's heroes and there's legends. Heroes get remembered, but legends never die. Follow your heart kid and you can never go wrong. |
| Wendy: | (after Squints kisses her) Little pervert! |
| Wendy: | [after Squints kisses her] Little pervert! |
| Michael "Squints"' Palledorous: | (after Benny lectures Smalls on catching/throwing a ball) It's about time, Benny; my clothes are going out of style! |
| Michael "Squints"' Palledorous: | [after Benny lectures Smalls on catching/throwing a ball] It's about time, Benny; my clothes are going out of style! |
| Alan "Yeah-Yeah" McClennan: | They already are, Squints. |
| Michael "Squints"' Palledorous: | Shut up! |