Every so often a movie comes my way that is outside of the mainstream, but only because the mainstream is moving in the wrong direction.

Recently, I watched Jim Fleigner's 1980s opus Rounding First. It follows a trio of 12 year old best friends who embark on an adventure during their last summer before junior high school.

Filled with moving performances and universal themes, Rounding First is the kind of movie that has sadly been "walked" in today's overcrowded film marketplace. It's a shame too because it really is one of the best coming of age films I have seen in years.

Originally reviewed at www.movieweb.com