A group of underrated Fts after dedicating an entire season to a teammate’s ailing father. Worth youth baseball players’ Cinderella-like journey to the 2002 Little League World Series, culminating in a record-breaking showdown that became an instant ESPN classic.
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Film actors:
- Bobby Ratliff as Luke Wilson
- Jon Kelly Coach: Greg Kinnear
- Patty Ratliff as Sarah Gadon
- Kathy Kelly as Molly Parker
- Coach Mickey Bellew: Lou Temple
- Peanuts: Joaquin Roberts
- Sam Knight as Martin Roach
- Cliff Young as Patrick Crenna
- Dan Hewitt as Blake DeLong
- Mark Hamilton: Justin Adams
- Ump L Wood: King Oba
- Ben Williams Coach: Tyler Huntwright
- Dr. Thakur: Ali Hasan
- Young Robert Ratliff: Michael Cash
- Walker Kelly as Etienne Kelly
- Scooter Finlay as Nicholas Frye
- Mikey Valdez as Jacob Mazeral
- Mitchell Bellew as Gavin MacIver-Wright
- Mark Grace as Scott McKenzie
- Peter Katt as Zachary Morton
- Robbie Loebs as Josh Reich
- Jack Huckabee as Jacob Thorley
- Patton’s Eagle: Evan Hassler
- Randravnas as Davide Fair
- Chris Rivera as Seth Murchison
- TV Announcer 1: Greg Elwand
- Harold Reynolds as Christopher Seivright
- Kentucky Catcher: Nicholas Xavier Lagones
- Duke Elderson as Zachary Cox
- Todd Hamilton: Phoenix Ellis
- Stupid Waiter: Jackie English
- Caroline Finley as Ashley Emerson
- Peanuts (uncredited): Jordan Sawyer
- Little League Spectator (uncredited): Macaulay Tucker
- Little League Spectator (uncredited): Ron Tucker
- Little League Spectator (uncredited): Dominic Widmark
Photography team:
- Screenwriter: Ryan Garrison
- Director: Ty Roberts
- Director of Photography: Stewart James Cameron
- Editor: James K. Crouch
- Producer: Pasha Patriky
- Executive Producer: Doris Pfardresher
- Producer: Matt Harvey
- Producer: Houston Hill
- Executive Producer: Greg McCabe
- Producer: Byron Campbell
- Executive Producer: Tony van der Verdonk
- Executive Producer: Alan Gilmer
- Executive Producer: Wes Williams
Movie review:
- tmdb51616167: In the recently released 2024 movie You Gotta Believe, Luke Wilson was cast as the lead in a faith-based baseball movie, but the movie didn’t live up to expectations. The title misleads viewers into thinking it’s a feel-good underdog sports story, but instead it veers into unnecessary comedy that undercuts the emotional depth it’s trying to achieve.
- Wilson’s title role feels out of place, his comedic nature overpowering any attempts at drama. A rushed plot that fails to properly develop characters or storylines leaves the audience disconnected from the narrative. A lack of originality in casting and character development further diminishes the film’s impact, and performances across the board are forgettable.
- The film’s attempts to incorporate elements of faith appear far-fetched and insincere, and a moment of spiritual reflection is overshadowed by the film’s overall tone. Inconsistencies, such as Wilson’s character’s failure to realistically portray his battle with cancer, further highlight the film’s shortcomings.
- Overall, You Gotta Believe struggles to find its footing, vacillating between genres and failing to deliver a cohesive and engaging story. Due to its poor script and lackluster performances, the film ultimately fails to be a memorable or meaningful viewing experience.
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