"Rocky" this ain't. But as a semi-autobiographical tale of Michael Landon, it's well worth renting on a Friday nite and watching, with hot cocoa and popcorn, on the couch in front of a fire.
And, unlike Rocky, it is (loosely) based on a real story.
This was written for an earlier, more innocent time. A tale of rags-to-riches, with plenty of Inspiration and pathos to match.
Michael Landon makes his appearance at the very end of the movie, and it is achieved in a manner that is both just and fitting. For once, the Good Guys win.
The movie's title is a neat hint as to what is about to happen as the story plays out to its climax.
I last saw this twenty years ago, and I enjoyed it then. And I remember it now. A good, memorable story. Well done.
Refreshing in its lack of special effects, violence, foul language and sex that pervades today's movie scene... Heck! "Sam's Son" could make a wholesome change from the usual fare.
So it's OK to bring in the wife and kids to enjoy this story with the hot cocoa and popcorn and pizza. It will do them no harm, and may inspire them to achieve. Bonus Points!
Double Bonus points: Celine Dion does not sing the credits, or get anywhere near the movie. The Cater-waul has no place in the credits: only good music throughout.
And, unlike Rocky, it is (loosely) based on a real story.
This was written for an earlier, more innocent time. A tale of rags-to-riches, with plenty of Inspiration and pathos to match.
Michael Landon makes his appearance at the very end of the movie, and it is achieved in a manner that is both just and fitting. For once, the Good Guys win.
The movie's title is a neat hint as to what is about to happen as the story plays out to its climax.
I last saw this twenty years ago, and I enjoyed it then. And I remember it now. A good, memorable story. Well done.
Refreshing in its lack of special effects, violence, foul language and sex that pervades today's movie scene... Heck! "Sam's Son" could make a wholesome change from the usual fare.
So it's OK to bring in the wife and kids to enjoy this story with the hot cocoa and popcorn and pizza. It will do them no harm, and may inspire them to achieve. Bonus Points!
Double Bonus points: Celine Dion does not sing the credits, or get anywhere near the movie. The Cater-waul has no place in the credits: only good music throughout.