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Aug 25, 2023 · The inspirational sports drama “The Hill,” about the poor and disabled son of a preacher who becomes a professional baseball player, feels longer than it is because the characterizations and story don’t rise to meet the acting and filmmaking and because almost everyone in the movie (save for a bully and his cronies, briefly glimpsed in ...
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Growing up impoverished in small-town Texas, young Rickey Hill shows an extraordinary ability for hitting a baseball, despite being burdened by leg braces from a degenerative spinal disease.
- (35)
- Jeff Celentano
- PG
- Dennis Quaid
The Hill is a poorly constructed faith-based biopic about disabled baseball player Rickey Hill. This long-winded and preachy drama leaves big questions unanswered about his life.
The Hill: Directed by Jeff Celentano. With Dennis Quaid, Colin Ford, Joelle Carter, Scott Glenn. The true story of Rickey Hill, the son of a travelling pastor who overcomes physical obstacles to pursue his dream of playing baseball in the major leagues.
- (6.7K)
- Biography, Drama, Sport
- Jeff Celentano
- 2023-08-25
Aug 24, 2023 · ‘The Hill’ Review: Dennis Quaid in a Flawed but Effective Feel-Good Drama of Faith, Family and Sports. This inspirational film tells the real-life story of Rickey Hill, who overcame a...
For a very basic overview, The Hill tells the story of Ricky Hill--at first see as a youngster (Jesse Berry) hitting rocks with sticks while wearing leg braces for a debilitating spine condition.
Jan 25, 2024 · The film stars Colin Ford as Rickey Hill, a young boy with significant spinal issues who aspires to play professional baseball. Set against the backdrop of the 1970s, the story explores Rickey’s...
