Amazon.com video review:
When egghead Scotty Smalls moves to town just before the summer vacation
of 1962, his first priority is to make friends. He heads to the nearby sandlot
only to humiliate himself before the local kids, but star player Benny "The Jet"
Rodriguez befriends the awkward boy, teaches him the basics of baseball, and
welcomes him to the team. It's a summer filled with camaraderie and fun until
Smalls hits his first home run. Problem is, Smalls's home run sends his
stepfather's "Babe Ruth" autographed baseball into a neighboring yard that's
patrolled by a snarling, slobbering monster called "The Beast." Creativity
reigns and hilarity ensues when the boys risk everything to retrieve the ball.
A final heroic encounter with "The Beast" and his owner yields some very
surprising results. Action, humor, and friendship permeate this 101-minute film
appropriate for ages 5 and older. Rated PG due to name-calling and some
pubescent behavior. --Tami Horiuchi
