With the ridiculous behavior of the desperate sports parent who wishes to live vicariously through his or her child, "All-Stars" is a funny commentary on the situation of all youth sports in today's society. In the same way that "Best in Show" is more about the dog owners than it is about the dogs, "All-Stars" is more about the adults who are active in youth sports (parents, coaches, umpires, volunteers, board members, and so on) than it is about the children who participate. Ultimately, it is a humorous, yet intriguing, take on fast-pitch softball, as well as an unusual state of affairs about the absurd actions of a few deranged parents and their children.
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With the ridiculous behavior of the desperate sports parent who wishes to live vicariously through his or her child, "All-Stars" is a funny commentary on the situation of all youth sports in today's society. In the same way that "Best in Show" is more about the dog owners than it is about the dogs, "All-Stars" is more about the adults who are active in youth sports (parents, coaches, umpires, volunteers, board members, and so on) than it is about the children who participate. Ultimately, it is a humorous, yet intriguing, take on fast-pitch softball, as well as an unusual state of affairs about the absurd actions of a few deranged parents and their children.
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