Honestly, I never cared for the movies produced by the modern Disney channel (I think they're calling it Zoog? Whatever that means.). In fact, I haven't really liked most of the more recent theatrical films from the Disney company. They seem to have gone way downhill since Walt died, though there have been signs that they are returning to form lately. Movies like Sky High, Pirates, and even The Game Plan was a minor improvement over the countless number of sub-par attempts they have been making since the late 80's. And now we have this. Yet another family sports comedy featuring a kid as the lead, just another sandlot wannabe. Or is it? Yes, the plot is cliché and tired, and yes, the film itself is endlessly predictable--especially how it ends. But somehow it manages to pull itself away from what seemed like inevitable mediocrity. The film itself had a sort of charm to it that really added to the viewer's enjoyment of what would be an otherwise pointless mess of cliché. That and Taylor Ball, best known for playing the part of Brian on the sitcom Still Standing. He times his lines just well enough that he actually makes some rather silly lines of dialog work. He manages to make a character out of one of the most tired cliché vehicles in the book. and for that, I praise him. Taylor Ball saved this movie from being a total failure. It is a wonder why he doesn't get more work.

-Ryan out.

This movie is a great family flick to watch with the kids. It has good lessons about parents living their unlived life goals through their children. The father wants his son to play baseball and win the championships for the team, which he wishes he could do but can't. The mother is played well as she balances out the father's wishes with believing that her son should do what he likes. It culminates with the father's understanding that his son should be able to make his own choices. Eddie's friend DB is the worst thing about this movie. I understand not wanting your friend to leave you hanging at baseball, but he was overly antagonistic and needed a good punch in the teeth from Eddie. Also, where did all the food that Eddie got everywhere at night go? Did he clean it? Did his mom clean it? Who knows. That's the biggest plot hole in this movie. I am also very glad he did not win the cooking competition but instead won back his friendships and the respect of the people around him. Provides a good lesson that just because you love something does not mean you will be the best, but that is ok as long as you are true to yourself.

This movie was not as good as some Disney Channel Original Movies over the past year, but it is better than The Even Steven's Movie and The Scream Team. Orlando Brown, Taylor Ball, and Reilly McClendon were good actors. I just thought it was a little strange how everyone made fun of him because he cooked. I mean come on. He was just cooking. No big deal. Overall B- Here's How it compares to other Disney Cahnnel original Movies over the ppast year.

Get a Clue A

A Ring of Endless Light B

The Scream Team C

You Wish A-

Right on Track A-

The Even Steven's Movie C+