The
following are capsule reviews from the Rounding
First page at www.amazon.com . The reviews left there by Amazon.com
customers who bought the Rounding First DVD are all © 1996-2006, Amazon.com
Not
Your Usual Kid's Film, December
29, 2006
 |  | Reviewed
by Geoffrey A. Mcgeoch (NC USA)  |
"Rounding
First" is not your usual kid's film. Without giving away the plot it deals
with complex family issues. 3 preteens set out on a quest to find out why the
parents are lying to them about something. The journey is a strange and eventful
trip. Two of the young actors, Soren Fulton and Matt Borish give great preformances.
I give this film a high rating and suggest it for both kids and parents.
Sincerely
Geoffrey A McGeoch
We
need more films like this! December
11, 2006
| | Reviewed
by Will Avery (De Haan, Belgium) |
Rounding
First was a pleasure to watch, both for me (an old man of 36) and my 9 year old
daughter. It had something for everyone in the family - humor, action and suspense.
Weeks later, my daughter is still going around citing lines from the movie. It
was a great bonding experience for us.
The
film fully succeeds in capturing the spirit of being a kid in America in 1980.
I grew up in Western Pennsylvania, on the other side of the state from Allentown
where much of the film is set. And I was about 10 when the main characters were
12. So I know what I'm talking about.
But
more than just nailing the era, the film tells a timeless story about friendship,
loyalty and courage. Every parent should watch it with his or her children.
Well-executed
and exceptionally cast! September 14, 2006
|  | Reviewed
by Robert J. Ramos (Long Pond, PA) |
"Rounding
First" is a unique, original character study which features some beautifully rendered
performances by a uniformly impressive cast. A casting director who really knew
what they were doing put together an extraordinarily accomplished ensemble featuring
a mix of impressive newcomers and veteran players. John Michael Bolger, a fine
actor perhaps best known for his strong supporting work on the NBC series "Third
Watch", is particularly impressive; fans of daytime drama will also enjoy an unconventional
turn by Emmy winner Michael E. Knight, long-running Tad of ABC's "All My Children".
some astonishingly accomplished art direction for a film of such modest budget.
The use of locations is remarkable, and a genuine period flavor suffuses the entire
film. "Rounding First" is a fresh, compelling viewing experience.
One
of the best films in my dvd collection!! October
15, 2006
| | Reviewed
by Robert Lovgren (SWEDEN, Gothenburg) |
Rounding
First is one of the best films in my DVD collection. I have over 600 DVD films
and also a big collection of autographed photos from actors all over the world.
Me and my family love this film, its one of the best! I am 24 years old and I
could feel like I was one of the boys when I was younger. BUY IT TODAY! Best regards,
Robert in Sweden
A
great movie, September 29, 2006
| | Reviewed
by Christine Kelly |
As
the mother of three small boys, I am thrilled to find a movie as refreshing as
Rounding First. It is everything you want in a movie without the violence, nasty
words or animation that can be so tiresome. My boys (ages 7, 5 and 4) loved the
movie and have been quoting scenes from it since the first time we watched. We
watch it every few days and really, really love it!
FUN
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY, September 29, 2006
| | Reviewed
by Michael Ferranti (Flanders, NJ) |
At
this time of movies with huge budgets & special effects comes along a movie made
for the whole family. My kids saw it & when their friends come over, they sit
& watch it over & over again. As a parent, you don't have to worry. With the movie
being set in the early 80's, the movie does a good job of capturing 1980 & it
brings me back to the days when I was a rebel as a kid.
Reminded
me of Stand by me, September 24, 2006
| | Reviewed
by Robert Snowden (Olney, Maryland) |
This
movie was really great because it really shows how children grow up and the different
things they go threw as preteens. This movie reminded me of "Stand by me" because
the way the children acted with each other and some of the lines and plots were
very similar. So if you really like "Stand by me" then you will really love "Rounding
first". Rounding First will be added to my favorate movies of all time. Also if
you liked "Josh and S.A.M you will like this movie also. Great for all ages.
When
will Hollywood learn? When they take a lesson from Jim Fleigner!, September
12, 2006
| | Reviewed
by Vince Bandille (New Jersey) |
At
a time when our world is upside down and our children have absolutely no sense
of true friendship, loyalty, committment, and redemptiveness, Hollywood just keeps
spitting out the same trash. But writer/director Jim Fleigner's film Rounding
First takes all those worthy charateristics listed above and offers us an opportunity
to remember what they really mean and how desperately we need to teach our children
about them. Rounding First is a film Frank Capra would be proud of. It allows
adults to remember, their children to peek into the past, and compels all of us
to call all our dearest friends and tell them we love them. Each one of us is
represented in the three main characters. And all of us will recall how the hard
lessons of life shaped our character the most. It's refreshing to be able to sit
down with the whole entire family and watch a movie again. This will remain a
valuable part of my movie collection. Thank you Mr. Fleigner, thank you very,
very much.
Wonderful
family fare, September 8, 2006
| | Reviewed
by Max "max" (Duluth, GA United States) |
This
wonderful family film is a combination coming-of-age and buddy / road trip story
of three 12-year-old boys who run away from baseball camp to find some elusive
truths. When they finally learn what they've been seeking, it's almost too much
for two of the friends to bear. In the spirit of "Stand By Me," Rounding First
is a coming-of-age dramedy set in the summer of 1980. Twelve-year olds Joe, Tiger
and Chris break out of baseball camp to secretly trail Joe's parents, who have
lied to him about a mysterious trip they're taking. The boys must piece together
clues, avoid their parents, dodge the police, trust a stranger - and not destroy
their friendships in the process - during an adventurous road trip in their last
summer before junior high.
