Chasing Rodriguez
Chasing Rodriguez

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Chasing Rodriguez

2012
Movie
91 min
English

Four teenagers enter a short film contest to win a cash prize. While filming their movie they inadvertently capture a robbery on film.

Insights

IMDb4.9/10
Director: Olatunde OsunsanmiGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disgraced former baseball star, haunted by a past tragedy, attempts to rebuild his life and career. He finds an unlikely mentor in a seasoned catcher, but his path is fraught with personal demons and external pressures. The film explores themes of redemption, second chances, and the sacrifices made for success.

Critical Reception

Chasing Rodriguez received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its pacing slow and its narrative predictable. While some performances were praised, the film struggled to gain significant traction or critical acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak and uninspired script.

  • Performances are generally competent but cannot salvage the weak material.

  • The pacing is often too slow, leading to a lack of engagement.

Google audience: Audience reception for Chasing Rodriguez is largely unavailable, with no significant aggregated user reviews found on Google.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Los Angeles, California, utilizing various baseball fields and urban landscapes to create its atmosphere.

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