Summer Catch (2001)
Yes, it’s just another teen movie, regardless if they are actually playing 20-somethings. It’s the same old story you’ve seen before a hundred times, this time centering around the world of summer league baseball. ...
Yes, it’s just another teen movie, regardless if they are actually playing 20-somethings. It’s the same old story you’ve seen before a hundred times, this time centering around the world of summer league baseball. ...
Baseball comedies are usually an easy sell for me, as I love baseball and movies about it. Even mediocre films can be somewhat tolerable when setting on the stage of America’s pastime, and while The...
Forget Hardball — The Rookie is the movie to see for truly inspirational baseball action. What’s more, it’s based on the true story of Jim Morris (Quaid), a 35-year-old who thought his pro career was over when...
2000s / Comedy / Drama / Sports
by Vincent Leo · Published September 13, 2001 · Last modified June 4, 2019
I’ve often wondered if the TV cartoon “South Park” were to ever be filmed as live action if its millions of fans would still find it funny without the cute cartoon kids using foul...
1990s / Drama / Romance / Sports
by Vincent Leo · Published September 18, 1999 · Last modified March 1, 2019
Kevin Costner plays future Hall of Fame pitcher named Billy Chapel, in the twilight of his career, who has one last game left to go before his probable retirement. During the game, he flashes...
1990s / Comedy / Drama / Sports
by Vincent Leo · Published December 3, 1998 · Last modified April 7, 2019
Tom Selleck plays a veteran American big-leaguer past his prime who is traded to a team in Japan called the Dragons. He’s rebellious and conceited, having trouble adjusting to the Japanese style of baseball...
1980s / Comedy / Romance / Sports
by Vincent Leo · Published January 31, 1997 · Last modified May 10, 2019
An aging minor league catcher named Crash Davis (Costner) sent to Class A ball to keep a hot new pitching prospect’s head on straight. They both also become involved with Durham Bulls groupie #1, Annie...
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Film reviews from Vince Leo, from classics to new releases, since 1996.