Angels in the Outfield (1994)

User Rating:

5.4/10   

Director:

William Dear

Writers (WGA):

Dorothy Kingsley (1951 screenplay) &
George Wells (1951 screenplay) ...

Release Date:

15 July 1994 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Sport

Tagline:

It Could Happen.

Plot:

When a boy prays for a chance to have a family if the California Angels win the pennant, angels are assigned to make that possible.

Plot Keywords:

Angel | Team | Baseball | Coach | Color Remake Of Black And White Film

Awards:

4 nominations

Cast

Danny Glover	...	George Knox
Brenda Fricker	...	Maggie Nelson
Tony Danza	...	Mel Clark
Christopher Lloyd	...	Al the Boss Angel
Ben Johnson	...	Hank Murphy
Jay O. Sanders	...	Ranch Wilder
Joseph Gordon-Levitt	...	Roger Bomman
Milton Davis Jr.	...	J.P.
Taylor Negron	...	David Montagne
Tony Longo	...	Triscuitt Messmer
Neal McDonough	...	Whitt Bass
Stoney Jackson	...	Ray Mitchell
Adrien Brody	...	Danny Hemmerling
Tim Conlon	...	Wally
Matthew McConaughey	...	Ben Williams

Also Known As:

Angels (UK)

MPAA:

Rated PG for mild language.

Runtime:

102 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

South Korea:All | USA:PG (Certificate #33157) | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Chile:TE | Germany:o.Al. (w) | Iceland:L | Portugal:M/6 | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | UK:U

Filming Locations:

Alameda, California, USA

Company:

Caravan Pictures

Trivia:

The scene with the baseball game on TV features former St. Louis Cardinals/Chicago White Sox/Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Rick Horton (appearing in archive footage from the actual game).

Goofs:

Continuity: During the first game that Roger and JP watch in the stands, when Ranch says, "So the Angels have an error and a man on base," Triscuitt Messmer can be seen in the dugout (sitting behind George Knox) even though he is actually on the field catching.

Quotes:

Family Court Judge: You understand that once this hearing has established Roger's permanent placement status, his welfare will forever forward be determined by this court.
Mr. Bomman: I understand.
Family Court Judge: And you consulted a lawyer?
Mr. Bomman: Look, lady, I get what I'm doing. The kid's not mine anymore. Not proud of it. There isn't anything that could change my mind about it either.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch (2002) (V)

Soundtrack:

It's All Right

Sometimes you can forget how enjoyable a film is if you don't watch it enough.

That was definitely the case with Angels in the Outfield. It was on TV last night and I believe I hadn't seen the film since my sophomore year in high school and I'm now in my 4th year of college. Although the film has many flaws, it is just so touching that you can't help but sit down, watch it, and enjoy yourself. It is also hilarious. Danny Glover's ranting is just so over the top that you can't help but laugh out loud at him at most time. It adds to the film and I'm sure it's exactly what the director wanted. You actually feel for the characters in the film even though the development isn't the best. A must see. I highly recommend.

8/10