What makes this movie so amazing is how realistic it is. Who doesn't remember having a crush on an older girl (for all the fellas)? Who doesn't remember building their own contraptions with their friends in the backyard? Or the 'ghost stories' about the beast dog in the neighborhood. Remember the scene with the chew? Who hasn't tried to act older by doing something stupid like that.
The true success in this movie is its heart. You feel this shy boy, Scotty Smalls, played by Tom Guiry, come out of his shell and really make friends. The awkwardness of calling his step father by his name or just dad. The way his mom looks out for him but pushes him to break out of his shell. Very few movies last years and years in the mind's of audiences, but this one has.
If you haven't seen The Sandlot yet, get it. No matter what age, you're going to love it. I've shown it to my parents, little cousins, it doesn't matter, everyone enjoys this movie. And remember this quote: "you're killing me smalls"... because chances are, you've heard someone say it and you didn't know where it came from.
