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The Sandlot: Heading Home

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3 star:		(1)
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1 star:		(2)

 

 

I was such a huge fan of the first Sandlot movie, that I've picked up both the second one, and now this 3rd movie. While the 2nd movie made just vague references to the events of the first movie, this one seems much more linked to the original, even going as far as having two characters from the first movie (Benny and Squints) appear. Squints is even played by the same actor, all grown up now and he looks just the same. The two of them reminisce about old times and even mention the Great Hambino, now a pro wrestler. The movie itself was standard fare for this type. Decent story, decent acting by the new kids, nothing really special. Worth watching if you love sports/kids movies like this, but you won't miss anything if you skip it.

With Sandlot 2 being more of a remake than sequel to the first fun filled romp about chasing your dreams and growing up, the Sandlot 3 Heading Home is a refreshing new take on the idea. A major leaguer is caught in the commercialism and material trappings associated with the wealth of ball players and needs to get back to basics: the love of the game. hit on the head with a ricocheted ball off a sign while fireworks are going off, Santorelli is transported backward in time and is back home on the sandlot with the boys he called friends and a team when he was 12 back in 1976. the bond they share helps Santorelli right a lot of wrongs in his life and ultimately changes his fate in positive ways. Benny the Jet Rodriguez is back as the then major leaguer that never lost sight of his roots and Squints is back as well, adding more original cast appeal as a supporting player in a cast filled with leading kids who are on a much higher acting level than the kids of the second movie. The Sandlot 3 Heading Home is a great new take on the ideals of the franchise and is indicative of the kind of good values movies we should be encouraging all of our kids to see. There is something for everyone to love in the film, whether you're 8 or 80, but the film's most obvious audience member targets are those who were close in age to the kids in the movie back in '76 as I was. With every bit of heart as high as the original, Sandlot Heading Home should be added to your must see list. 5 stars

If you enjoyed the Sandlot and Sandlot 2, you're sure to like Sandlot 3 - Heading Home. The original Sandlot was definitely a tough act to follow, and unless you were alive and kicking in the 1970's, younger viewers might not understand all the political references in Sandlot 2. The Sandlot 3 comes full circle and is a wonderful family movie. The characters are real and the story line is heartwarming. Get out the popcorn, gather your family together and get ready to enjoy The Sandlot 3 - Heading Home.

This movie was very enjoyable to all of my family. We all have certain things we remember about childhood...but one of the most important is lives we've touched along the way. How many times do we think to ourselves "if only things were different." With this movie you can see how our own actions can determine our fate. Very good movie!!

This movie is one of the BEST ! ALL of the SANDLOT movies are must see for that baseball fan in all of us.

Sandlot 3 is as great n amusing as 1 and 2. My son could not tear his eyes away. Very entertaining. This is what taught him how to play and love baseball.

nothing is as good/funny as the first one but this was good, enjoyable and a great family movie.

Sandlot 3 went in a totally new direction, part 1&2 were to much the same.
This movie is a very good family movie, remember back when you were a kid and you played on some old run down field, but you loved it cause you spent most of your childhood playing sports on it I do.
I guess I'm a sucker for movies that remind me of life before the internet & cell phones.
I rate this DVD a 5 of 5 stars!!

Sandlot 3 Heading Home is a wonderful follow up to the original Sandlot feature film. References to that first film are done very well (much better than Sandlot 2). The kid actors do a terrific job. The time shift/travel plot line in no way detracts from the enjoyment of the story. For a direct-to-dvd release the production values are also exceptionally good. Wish the special features had focused more on the young actors. Sure looks like fun doing one of these movies. And to all those fans of the first Sandlot who understood that playing baseball in that dirt field behind Mr. Mertle's house was meant to be fun, there's no way you can dislike Sandlot 3.

Got this for my daughter as a christmas gift she loved it as a kid and so do her kids now a classic movie