I personally find this as one of the better sports movies ever. It was on Spiketv tonight and I felt even stronger about what a good movie it is. The movie has been a longtime favorite of my father and it never really hit me why till now. My father has always been a baseball enthusiast, but now I realize this movie is much more involving for him than I thought.
You see, my Dad's Dad died at a young age in his early 40's of a heart attack. My father being the oldest of 4 siblings knew him best, but his father died so young. My father was in high school when his father died.
My grandfather, played a little baseball, and while his brother was more successful, my grandfather , the politician, played a lot recreationally before he died. And while watching field of dreams, it really hit me why my father loved the movie so much. The idea of meeting his father at a young age like Costners character was able to is something my father has longed for over the years. To be able to meet a great man, a great father in his youth is something that would be a lifechanging experience. I have since noticied that the photos my father has kept around of his father is either of the whole family or his father playing baseball. Which really hits a sentimental note when Costner plays catch with his Dad in the movie.
Why am I making this thread? It might be because watching this movie made this realization all that more emotional. I just hope if anyone out there has a good relationship with their father, that they will treasure it as I will. I look forward to the days I spend with mine, from attending Niners games, to hanging out.
I guess im trying to say is both your parents won't be around forever, don't wait till their dead to appreciate them if they have been good to you.
You see, my Dad's Dad died at a young age in his early 40's of a heart attack. My father being the oldest of 4 siblings knew him best, but his father died so young. My father was in high school when his father died.
My grandfather, played a little baseball, and while his brother was more successful, my grandfather , the politician, played a lot recreationally before he died. And while watching field of dreams, it really hit me why my father loved the movie so much. The idea of meeting his father at a young age like Costners character was able to is something my father has longed for over the years. To be able to meet a great man, a great father in his youth is something that would be a lifechanging experience. I have since noticied that the photos my father has kept around of his father is either of the whole family or his father playing baseball. Which really hits a sentimental note when Costner plays catch with his Dad in the movie.
Why am I making this thread? It might be because watching this movie made this realization all that more emotional. I just hope if anyone out there has a good relationship with their father, that they will treasure it as I will. I look forward to the days I spend with mine, from attending Niners games, to hanging out.
I guess im trying to say is both your parents won't be around forever, don't wait till their dead to appreciate them if they have been good to you.
