A Mile In His Shoes

When I first heard about this movie, I couldn't wait to watch it for family night. I wasn't disappointed."A Mile in His Shoes" stars Dean Cain as a minor league baseball coach named nicknamed "Murph." Murph enjoys his job, but can't quite shake the losing streak his team has been experiencing lately. When Murph goes in search of a possible recruit, he accidentally runs his car off the road and becomes stranded on a country highway. A young man named Mickey offers him the use of his family's phone. Murph takes Mickey up on his offer, and that's when Murph discovers something amazing - Mickey's pitching arm could be just the thing needed to end Murph's team's losing streak.There's only one problem - Mickey has Asperger's Syndrome (a form of Autism), and as such, his parents (especially his dad) are very protective of him. Can Murph convince Mickey's parents to allow their son the chance of a lifetime? And if Mickey's parents do agree, how will Mickey fit in with the rest of the team? How will he adapt to life away from his family's farm - the only life he's ever known?This movie has wonderful discussion points including the topics of faith, loyalty, friendship, never giving up, envy, mistreatment of others because they are different, grief, worry, and telling the truth.A word of caution to those with young children: there is a brief scene at a party where Mickey is injured that will scare younger viewers.Beautiful scenery, an inspiring story line based on a true story, and a well-rounded family movie make this a must-see. I highly recommend adding it to your list for your family's next movie night! I have added this movie to my list of mom-approved movies on my wordpress blog.Reviewed by Penny Zeller, Author of "McKenzie."

I just finished watching this movie and enjoyed it a great deal, even though going into it I was doubtful. I do enjoy watching sports movies but I'm leery of anything that has Thomas Kinkade's name on it. Not that there's anything wrong with that, it's just not appealing to me. I watched this movie because of the Asperger Syndrome main character. I can see from the reviews that there are people who think it was a good portrayal and those who thought it was terrible. I actually liked it, as you can tell from the 5 stars. In fact, the scene where the coach is driving at night and Mickey just keeps talking about tomato soup... cracked me up. I don't know how many times I've lived that scene on a variety of topics, just wishing for a little silence. I don't think it's a perfect representation all the time, but it's better than most, and if some young boys out there watch it, and are able to have some empathy for a classmate on the spectrum, that's good enough for me.Frankly, I'd encourage everyone to watch this movie hoping to raise awareness about high functioning autism and I wish that every person on the spectrum had a coach like "Murph" and a friend like "PeeWee". The story wasn't the about baseball, and I didn't feel hit over the head with a Christian inspirational message. I liked that it was about sportsmanship and being a good friend.

Good movie, not the blockbuster type, but a pretty solid showing from the actors and actresses. Wish it had gone into detail more about Asperger Syndrome, I have a friend with it, and he is probably the smartest, friendliest, and down right goofiest person I know. I've known him for 10+ years before he even told me he had it, and it did open my eyes a bit on his behavior over the years. Just wish it could have gone a little bit deeper on that, but otherwise, a good solid movie.

Good movie

My son has ASD and he’s pretty amazing :-). This movie definitely moved me and it helps me to understand what my son sees. I’m encouraged to put my little guy into sports so baseball is a primary sport I want to see how well he adapts to. I loved the movie!!!

Good movie, good story but some of the acting are not the best

I love this movie because it encourages folks to have a close relationship with God and to read his Word to us, the Bible. That is a great thing for folks of any age and one of the characters who does that is Matt (18 years old in the movie) who pitches for the baseball team. It is a great movie for young folks (both boys and girls) to watch! I think it is great for girls to love baseball. Years ago I dated a girl who knew much more about baseball than I did and I loved that about her! At the time she did not love or believe in Jesus but I hope and pray with all my heart that she loves him now.

Luke Schroder brings a heartwarming performance to the role.Very enjoyable.

This movie is great and the whole family can watch it!

A well meaning positive storyline, but told in a very obvious low budget, late '70's kid's TV show way. Dean Cain is excellent and gives it absolutely everything he's got and drags this painful to watch film into the realms of just about watchable once. Don't be fooled by the nice packaging, this is lowest budget possible, garbage.

The DVD came in record time and I was able to view without any issues. It was like new. Product as described, the price was right for me

I really enjoyed this movie. It just goes to show how someone can and did encourage someone with a disability that they can do just about anything they put their mind to. I would recommend it to anyone who loves a good movie.

Saw this movie on TV and just had to order it! Love this film!!! Very encouraging & touching!!! A MUST see!!!