The Greatest Movie You Could Ever Watch On America's Birthday

Happy Independance Day to all those who celebrate it (hopefully that’s everyone because this country is the greatest to ever fucking do it). Now if you’re like me you will spend today cooking some of the meanest burgers and dogs known to man on the BBQ, getting trashed with friends and family at a backyard party, and wind up right back at home watching The Sandlot late night.

Before I go any further, if you haven't seen this movie then truly shame on you. If a Black Card existed for Americans then consider your American Card officially REVOKED. Now let me show you what Barstool (and less importantly yours truly) considers a "first ballot Hall of Fame" scene for nostalgia.

"On the 4th of July, the whole sky would brighten up with fireworks, giving us just enough light for a game. We played our best then."

Like come on, what other movie gives off a more kid-growing-up-in-America vibe than that? Lemme tell you incase it isn't already clear: None. Zilch. Zero. Nada. Sure, Star Wars ("I am your father") and The Godfather ("I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse") have more iconic lines, but what psychopath is watching bloodbath action thrillers on America's birthday??

This scene from the Sandlot gives the perfect vibe to kick off your Fourth of July. It's summertime and everybody is carefree. A group of childhood friends is playing a game of pickup baseball and getting mesmerized by the beauty of the local fireworks. The throwback dopamine instantly rushes to your brain while Ray Charles tickles the ivory.

Everything about this movie is just simply perfect. And it's not just because a lovable group of kids play America's Pastime on The Fourth. The Sandlot is truly one of the most American films ever made. Yes it revolves around baseball but it's so much more than that. It's about the freedom of summer and an era where kids could literally do whatever their trouble-making asses desired. Not to mention it's jam-packed with unforgettable scenes.

The guys throw up all over the chicks in the carnival seats behind them after packing fatty lips of chewing tobacco. They go to the local pool and one of them pretends to drown to get mouth to mouth with the smoke show life guard. And oh yea, Benny the Jet runs like Usain Bolt through town with The Beast chasing after him after a Babe Ruth-signed ball got hit over the home run fence. It's truly a movie for the books. Check it out if you haven't already.