Brewster’s Millions (1985)
Richard Pryor (Superman III, Live on Sunset Strip) stars as longtime minor league pitcher Montgomery Brewster still waiting for his next big call-up to the Bigs that seems to be so elusive. He and his...
Richard Pryor (Superman III, Live on Sunset Strip) stars as longtime minor league pitcher Montgomery Brewster still waiting for his next big call-up to the Bigs that seems to be so elusive. He and his...
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...
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...
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Film reviews from Vince Leo, from classics to new releases, since 1996.