Rally Caps – Movie Review
Director: Lee Cipolla
Writer: Lee Cipolla (Screenplay)
Writer: Jodi Michelle Cutler, Stephen J Cutler (Novel)
Cast
- Judd Hirsch (Independence Day)
- Amy Smart (Road Trip)
- Carson Minniear (Palmer)
- Cathy Ladman (White Oleander)
- Ben Morang
- James Lowe
Plot: A young baseball player has his dreams of pitching for a Little League travel team derailed by a devastating injury on the field.
Runtime: 1 Hour 40 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Rally Caps starts when Jordy (Minniear) tries out for the Little League. However, disaster strikes as he gets injured and questions whether he wants to play baseball anymore. His mom Nora (Smart) convinces his estranged older brother Rob (Morang) to take him to the baseball camp.
Once at camp Jordy bonds with the other young players as he learns to fall in love with baseball again. However, it is more about meeting new people and enjoying life like every young person should.
Verdict on Rally Caps
Rally Caps is a family adventure movie following a young boy trying to find his place in the sport he loves. He suffers an injury and questions whether to continue playing. It is his time in the camp where he learns he will always have teammates to support him and family to love him.
This movie shows the joy of attending a summer camp, and the important life lessons learnt in that short time. It shows the time there creates memories that will last a lifetime and friendships that will become important for years to come. Deeper down we see how an injury can leave anyone questioning whether to continue their passion, even at any age. It teaches life lessons that you might be struggling with something and people around you are too. If you speak to each other, you can learn to overcome them and make the most of life.
Where to Watch
Rally Caps will premiere at the Field of Dreams Movie Site in Iowa on August 31st, 2024, with a worldwide release on VOD set for September 10th, 2024 through Bridgestone Media Group.
Final Thoughts – Rally Caps brings us a touching life lesson.