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Bull Durham (1988) Reviews

Bull Durham (1988)
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A blend of comedy, drama and romance, Bull Durham follows the intertwining of three lives brought together by the great American pastime. Crash Davis (Kevin Costner, showcasing his Midwestern charm) is a perennial Minor Leaguer assigned to the Durham Bulls, a hapless team with a long tradition of mediocrity. There he tutors a young, dim-witted pitching prodigy, Nuke LaLoosh (Tim Robbins) in the ways of baseball, life, and love. Each strikes up a romance with Annie (Susan Sarandon), the team's "mascot" who takes it upon herself to sleep with a new player every season. Each has his/her own conflict: Crash struggles to end his career with some measure of dignity; Nuke struggles to make it to the "big show"; and Annie struggles to find something more than a roll in the hay -- and of course, Crash and Nuke come into conflict over Annie's affections to further complicate matters. The film treats the sport of baseball with a sort of casual reverence, highlighting both the drama and the humor inherent in the game, illustrated by Annie's numerous references to baseball as "her religion." ~ Jeremy Beday, Rovi

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Starring:
Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, (more)
Director(s):
Ron Shelton
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Rich B.

...but definitely not for children. This is more about relationships than baseball, but you still get a solid depiction of the struggles of trying to make it to the major leagues.

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Michael M.

Kevin Costner only makes good movies where baseball is involved. This movie is worth getting to see Tim Robbins alone. Nobody mentions Robert Wuhl as the manager's assistant--hilarious! I consider this one of the all-time great baseball movies.

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Oscar P.

After all these years I finally watched this movie and I have to say I enjoyed it. Not only because it was about baseball, but because the actors did a good job. I still not quite sure what Susan Sarandon's role was in the movie, but I'm glad it was there.

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Stephen S.

Even if you don't like baseball you should enjoy this terrific movie. The stars were right when this flick was cast - this is Costner's best film. This made Robbins a star and confirmed Sarandon as one of the best of her generation. Another really great American art film. Five stars.

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Nancy L.

This movie is a little short on plot and the talent was a bit raw, as is the language. I wouldn't recommend this one.

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Paul F.

Heard that it was better than it turned out to be--for me at least. ESPN columnist, Bill Simmons, calls this a chick flick in sheep's clothing. Bunch of swearing.

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Paul D.

I loved going to ballgames at the DAP, and this movie- when it is about baseball- is funny. The movie is too much though about Susan Sarandon. It is more a C-class romance than an A-list baseball movie. If that is your thing, then go for it.

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Jack V.

This is definately up there with Major League, a great movie to watch if you just want to laugh it up.

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Daniel D.

it was a good Base Ball story

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    Rich B.

    ...but definitely not for children. This is more about relationships than baseball, but you still get a solid depiction of the struggles of trying to make it to the major leagues.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Michael M.

    Kevin Costner only makes good movies where baseball is involved. This movie is worth getting to see Tim Robbins alone. Nobody mentions Robert Wuhl as the manager's assistant--hilarious! I consider this one of the all-time great baseball movies.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Oscar P.

    After all these years I finally watched this movie and I have to say I enjoyed it. Not only because it was about baseball, but because the actors did a good job. I still not quite sure what Susan Sarandon's role was in the movie, but I'm glad it was there.

    Yes   |   No

     
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