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Family Movie Night: A Mile in His Shoes Review & Giveaway

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A Mile in His ShoesArthur “Murph” Murphy (played by Dean Cain) and his minor league baseball team, the River Rats, need a miracle to get them out of their current losing streak and horrible season. On his way to try to sign a promising player, he unexpectedly finds himself stuck on the side of the road. This little bit of misfortune allows him to stumble upon Mickey, a young farm boy with an incredible pitching arm. Because he has Asperger’s syndrome, a form of autism, Mickey’s parents are hesitant to allow Mickey to try out for the baseball team. Eventually, Mickey’s parents agree to let him try out when Murph convinces them that the team will benefit their son. In time, Murph will come to realize that Mickey will be a blessing not only to the team but also to himself.

We sat down to watch this PG movie as part of our Family Movie Night. We even had some yummy kettle corn as we watched. A Mile in His Shoes is based on a true story which we usually enjoy. The story itself was inspirational to watch. Mickey was able to overcome some of his difficulties through baseball, and he inspired so many people in the process. While the acting was good, it was really the story of an amazing young man that really drew us into the movie.

It was a clean, family friendly movie.

About A Mile in His Shoes:

From the director of “Angels In the Outfield” comes an inspiring story about a special boy with an amazing gift, and the coach who believed. Dean Cain and Luke Schroder star in the gmc movie based on the book “The Legend of Mickey Tussler”.

Length of movie: 89 minutes

Special Features: The Making of A Mile in His Shoes ~ Trailer ~ Thomas Kincade Painting Gallery

**Giveaway**

One of my readers will receive their own copy of A Mile in His Shoes. Giveaway is open to everyone and ends 1/25.



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I received a copy of this movie to help facilitate the writing of a frank and honest review. All opinions are my own.

50 Comments

  1. I would LOVE to win this movie! 🙂 We watched Winnie the Pooh recently.
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    January 18, 2012
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    • We haven’t watched the new one yet. I’m a sucker for Pooh Bear. 😉

      January 24, 2012
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  2. felecia
    felecia

    I would love to watch this. We have watched alot of Charlie Brown recently.

    January 19, 2012
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    • Charlie Brown is classic and funny.

      January 24, 2012
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  3. cory
    cory

    we are going to see dolphin tale tomorrow as a family in the dollar theater
    mychancetowin at gmail dot com

    January 19, 2012
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    • That’s a great movie. We ended up purchasing it.

      January 24, 2012
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  4. Vicki Wurgler
    Vicki Wurgler

    the boys wanted to watch their favorite movie-Toy Story

    January 21, 2012
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    • We’re big Toy Story fans around here. 🙂

      January 24, 2012
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  5. I would love to win this.

    January 21, 2012
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  6. Elizabeth Newsome
    Elizabeth Newsome

    We watched Moneyball and really enjoyed it.

    January 22, 2012
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    • My husband and I enjoyed that movie as well.

      January 24, 2012
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  7. I want to win. 🙂 Family friendly movie – we watched Mandie and the Secret Tunnel.
    Tina recently posted..God is so awesome!My Profile

    January 22, 2012
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  8. Sara Filler
    Sara Filler

    Recently saw courageous and loved it

    January 24, 2012
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    • Wonderful, inspiring movie!

      January 24, 2012
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  9. Jessica T.
    Jessica T.

    My son and I watched Prep and Landing and enjoyed it.

    January 24, 2012
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    • I don’t think we’ve watched that one.

      January 24, 2012
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  10. ms cox
    ms cox

    Sounds like a great family movie.

    January 24, 2012
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  11. recently saw mr poppers penguins and LOVED it
    xoxoxo

    January 24, 2012
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  12. Rachel
    Rachel

    We watched Rio! It was really cute!

    January 24, 2012
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  13. Barbara Blanton
    Barbara Blanton

    We just watched the Smurfs-what a cute movie!

    January 25, 2012
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  14. Stacey L
    Stacey L

    We all watched Charlie Browns Christmas together

    January 25, 2012
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  15. Erinn S
    Erinn S

    Loved Field of Dreams. This one looks good!

    January 25, 2012
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  16. Claudia N
    Claudia N

    I would love to watch this movie , Thank you for the opportunity to win!.

    January 25, 2012
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  17. Summer D
    Summer D

    My boys are still very young, but they LOVE the Shrek movies. They all have a lot of music, so I imagine that’s one of the reasons they love them so much.

    January 25, 2012
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  18. Jessica Dawson
    Jessica Dawson

    Cars 2a favorite for my little boy who loves any cars

    January 25, 2012
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  19. Wendy Rozema
    Wendy Rozema

    the notebook & Dolphin tale were both Great movies!

    January 25, 2012
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  20. Emily Dorigo
    Emily Dorigo

    I hope to win! I really want to see this!

    January 25, 2012
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  21. Diana Bradford Hatch
    Diana Bradford Hatch

    thanks for the giveaway. I think my son would really like this

    January 25, 2012
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  22. Jennifer
    Jennifer

    This looks like a great movie! We just saw letters to santa recently!

    January 25, 2012
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  23. tina page
    tina page

    This looks like a nice family film. The last one we watched was Tangled I think.

    January 25, 2012
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  24. Nicholle
    Nicholle

    Thanks. This seems like a great movie.

    January 25, 2012
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  25. Samantha Hill
    Samantha Hill

    The Search for Santa Paws 😉
    LoVe it!

    January 25, 2012
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  26. Jeni Mitchell
    Jeni Mitchell

    When I was with family over the holidays, my nieces and I watched “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” This has been my favorite Christmas movie since I was a little girl and I love that my nieces, ages 5 and 2, have named it as their favorite too. Every time we watch it when we’re done we talk about the movie. We discuss why and how the Grinch was bad and then why and how the Grinch became good. We also discuss the real meaning behind Christmas and tie it all into how the Who’s were able to start their Christmas day without all the “things” that the Grinch thought made Christmas. It is a wonderful experience to not just watch and enjoy the movie, but to also have this important conversation with my nieces. I’m a very blessed Auntie. <3

    January 25, 2012
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  27. Jackie
    Jackie

    Thank you for the review and giveaway. This looks like a nice family movie.

    January 25, 2012
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  28. Robin Blankenship
    Robin Blankenship

    Thanks I would really love to see this one

    January 25, 2012
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  29. Nancy
    Nancy

    We saw Dolphin Tale and enjoyed it!

    January 25, 2012
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  30. Jessica Barnett
    Jessica Barnett

    we recently saw dolphin tail and I thought that was a nice movie.

    January 25, 2012
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  31. Candie L
    Candie L

    The family loved Soul Surfer. Thank you

    January 25, 2012
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  32. Jenette
    Jenette

    Watched Mr Poppers Penguins last night. Cute movie

    January 25, 2012
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  33. laurie brown
    laurie brown

    would love to win-thank you!

    January 25, 2012
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  34. Sunnie
    Sunnie

    We have been watching the pirates of the carribean movies.

    January 25, 2012
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  35. Donna K
    Donna K

    It looks like a good movie. I haven’t seen any movies recently.

    January 25, 2012
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