7 out of 7 people found this review helpful
I have always and will always hate the yankees, so it took a while to convince myself to give this movie a chance. wow. I am glad that I did. it was fantastic. it was equal parts drama, sports ... Read MoreI have always and will always hate the yankees, so it took a while to convince myself to give this movie a chance. wow. I am glad that I did. it was fantastic. it was equal parts drama, sports action, and comedy, with a little romance sprinkled in. the acting was fantastic, and whoever did the casting did a great job picking Barry Pepper and Thomas Jane to play Maris and Mantle, respectively. they both looked the part dead on, and you could tell they really got into the roles. out of all the heart-felt sports movies to ever be released, I think this one is a very close second to Rudy. highly recommend. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Even if you don't like baseball or sports movies, rent this. Excellent film, excellent. I give 5 stars in each of these categories: acting; casting; and directing. Excellent bio pic! Don't forget ... Read MoreEven if you don't like baseball or sports movies, rent this. Excellent film, excellent. I give 5 stars in each of these categories: acting; casting; and directing. Excellent bio pic! Don't forget the special features, as they are definitely worth your time. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
One of my favorite baseball movies, or rather sports movies in general. Billy Crystal did a great job with this one. It's way too good to be a made-for-TV movie, they should've released this into ... Read MoreOne of my favorite baseball movies, or rather sports movies in general. Billy Crystal did a great job with this one. It's way too good to be a made-for-TV movie, they should've released this into theaters. And for the record: Go Red Sox! Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
I am not a Yankees fan, nor did I know much about the Mantle and Roger Maris stories - however, this movie was excellent. It takes you behind the life of these major figures, and shows the ... Read MoreI am not a Yankees fan, nor did I know much about the Mantle and Roger Maris stories - however, this movie was excellent. It takes you behind the life of these major figures, and shows the humanistic side of what they had to endure-the press, their relationships, their anxieties, etc. What is even better than the movie however - is the "making of" features included on this CD - Make sure you check out Billy Crystal's narrated extras - as a director, he was personally involved with Mantle & Maris, and he really incorporates his personal connections and knowledge of the team and this period of time to the big screen....No other director could have made this movie like Billy did. Worthwhile even if you aren't into this game or this team!!!! Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Not knowing anything about baseball or the two major characters in this movie, I went in blind so to speak. I came out feeling like I knew them personally. Their trials, struggles, goals, dreams and ... Read MoreNot knowing anything about baseball or the two major characters in this movie, I went in blind so to speak. I came out feeling like I knew them personally. Their trials, struggles, goals, dreams and even their fears. This was a wonderfully done movie by a great baseball fan, Billy Crystal. His passion for the sport came through. I felt at the end that I personally knew each of these men and their families. However, with all of the foul language, this is NOT a family movie. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
This movie 61 is about baseball players who were heroes and what they had to go thru with the press and the pressures that they were under, and not like the millionaires like we have today. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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