Local boy Ryan Dunne, now a pitcher for Boston College, meets Tenley Parrish, the daughter of a wealthy couple who summer on the Cape. Ryan and Tenley fall in love, much to the chagrin of their families, while Ryan clings to one last hope of being discovered and signed to a pro baseball contract.
When it comes to funny business, Tollin's got game, and he makes the most of some talented supporting players on his bench.
– Joe Leydon,
Variety,
16 Apr 2008
rotten:
Maybe the filmmakers figured that the audience for Summer Catch is too young to have seen Bull Durham.
– Malcolm Ritter,
Associated Press,
14 Jun 2013
rotten:
As the script works toward its big-game finale, it pauses now and then to rip off Bull Durham, to let Biel spout Successories-worthy words of encouragement, and to touch on subplots involving Prinze's familiar-faced teammates.
– Keith Phipps,
AV Club,
14 Jun 2013
rotten:
It's a movie that should have been called on account of boredom.