The Sandlot 3 (2007) (V)

User Rating:

4.9/10   

Director:

William Dear

Writers:

Keith Mitchell (writer) &
Allie Dvorin (writer) ...

Release Date:

1 May 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Family

Plot:

Sucessful, arrogant baseball superstar Tommy "Santa" Santorelli travels back in time to 1976 and relives his boyhood days on the sandlot baseball team, this time choosing friendship over glory and ultimately earning both.. |

Plot Keywords:

Baseball | Sports Team | Third Part | Direct To Video Sequel To Theatrical Movie

Cast

Danny Nucci	...	Benny Rodriguez
Luke Perry	...	Tommy Santorelli
Keanu Pires	...	Young Tommy
Sarah Deakins	...	Sara Santorelli
Chauncey Leopardi	...	Squints
Brandon Olds	...	Two Ton
Cole Heppell	...	D.P.
Kai James	...	Timber
Ryan Drescher	...	Wings
Cainan Wiebe	...	Ryan
Meshach Peters	...	Q
Samuel Patrick Chu	...	Wok
Renzo Carbonel	...	Roll
Chris Gauthier	...	Officer Pork Chop (as Christopher Gauthier)
Paul Jarrett	...	Earl Needman

Also Known As:

The Sandlot: Heading Home (USA) (DVD title)

MPAA:

Rated PG for language and some rude humor.

Runtime:

Argentina:96 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

USA:PG | Argentina:Atp | Finland:K-7 | Germany:6

Filming Locations:

BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

Trivia:

The line given by John Kruk near the end of the movie, "I'm not looking for athletes, I'm looking for ball players" comes from an interview given by Kruk while playing for the Philadelphia Phillies. In the interview, he stated that he was not an athlete; he was a baseball player.

Goofs:

Factual errors: The last batter fouls off the first pitch and a runner steals second. You can't advance a base on a foul ball.

Quotes:

Benny: Maybe I should be lookin' in the same mirror you're lookin' in, kid.
Tommy: No, I wouldn't really recommend that.

Movie Connections:

References "Mahha GoGoGo" (1967)

Soundtrack:

IN THE SUMMERTIME

Wonderful, Fun, Family Film

The Sandlot 3 Heading Home is a great follow up to the original 1993 Sandlot Feature. Many fans of that first movie seem to be in a snit over the idea anyone would trifle with its memory and a few are down right livid over the phrase "time travel" in the synopsis. So, having seen Sandlot 3, let me put your minds at ease. Are there holes in the time travel plot line big enough to hit fly balls through? You betcha! Just like all the time travel holes in science fiction movies big enough to fly starships through. Honestly; it in no way detracts from enjoying the story. Two of the original Sandlot ball players return for this story, set in 1976, as men. One of them is played by the original actor. Their interaction with each other and the new group of kids on the team helps to recall a bit of the summer of '62. The main character of Sandlot 3 has been transported back to 1976 when he is accidentally hit with a pitch at batting practice. The adjustment from his adult life back to his childhood life is accomplished with a minimum of annoyance and the story progresses smoothly. All the kid actors do a terrific job. Watch for Cole Heppell as the catcher, DP. The Writers and Director tell a story about second chances, trust, friendship and fun. That they chose to set it in the field behind Old Man Mertle's house makes it familiar and pleasant as well. The production values are on a par with theatrical releases of this type. The rear of Mr. Mertle's house is recreated perfectly. Sandlot 3 Heading Home does what it sets out to do, give the viewer an enjoyable experience, and it doesn't pretend to be anything else.