Extra Innings

This movie starts out as a very realistic and engaging story. About a boy whose dream is to become a professional baseball player. He exhibits the talent which is acknowledged by his coach.The problem is that his parents are not appreciative of his interest. They would prefer that he pursuit a more realistic goal more in line with the family's Jewish traditions.

The drama includes inter-family trauma involving an older brother who is suffering from deep depression and a free spirited sister who lives in California. The first 45 minutes of this movie are really great. The young actor playing the part of the main character was superb as are the parents who interact with him. When they cut to scene where he is all grown up for me the movie just fell all apart. The story line became a real bore populated with uninteresting character actors. In short it loss its soul and that was it for me.

Filmmakers often take on a big gamble when they try to change an endearing child actor's portrayal and transform it into a continuation as an adult and guess what it does not always work.

This is one of those films that was created in the most simplest forms leaving you to feel like you're sitting right in the room with the main characters. The level of intimacy one feels as you're engaged in the film almost makes you feel like you're watching two of your friends Reach a point in their life where they're either gonna make it or they're not. Very well produced and this is one of those movies that I would definitely recommend on a date night or one of those nights where you just eat in a tub ice cream alone in the living room, the Director and crew did an amazing job with this final product.

Heart wrenching movie that takes you into the life of a young boy who overcomes his unimaginable family drama by pursuing his dream.

What a beautifully poignant film.

The movie touches on such important universal themes, through fantastic storytelling and great acting.

Can't recommend highly enough!

Extra Innings has a way of pulling you in. In so many scenes you feel like you're right there in the dining room having dinner or in the living room with the family. You feel like you are a part of the family. This film also pushes us to look at Depression in a way we may not have before. It makes us ask ourselves the question...Am I as strong as David? Great storytelling and great direction. The cast is awesome! Although it has its happy and sad moments, I think everyone who sees this film will take something great from it with them. Excellent family film.