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Movie Reviews of 61*
Movie Review: Baseball as I remember it
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't usually write reviews about movies, but I was overwhelmed by this movie. As a kid, I loved baseball, but now I couldn't tell you 10 players in the major leagues. The game is no longer the game that I remember. But this movie brought back everything to me. This is why I loved the game and why I went to bed every night listening to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Billy Crystal did a fantastic job recreating that magical season in 1961. The acting was terrific. The pressure must have been so intense, that we can only imagine it. 61* brought all of that to the screen. I wasn't expecting very much - I had not read any reviews, but I didn't remember seeing the critics talking about it much.
Just don't let the kids watch until they can handle the cussing. But other than that, what a movie.
Movie Review: Best Baseball Movie Ever
Summary: 5 Stars
When I saw this movie I did not quite know what to expect because though I am a Yankees fan, I was not born until 27 years after this happened. But this movie destroyed every low expectation I had.
Crystal does an outstanding job here by showing what Mantle and Maris went through that year. Thomas Jane as Mantle is great and shows the demons that caused Mantle to be who he was during his playing days. Barry Pepper is superb and plays the tormented Maris perfectly and even looks like him. This movie was great on every level and amazingly I can not really say anything bad about it but I'm sure someone will. (Red Sox fans) What ever happened to Tracy Stallard?
Movie Review: Another great baseball movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
I think that I have never watched a game of baseball on tv all the way through. I have been to see some great teams play live, including one of the last games with Nolan Ryan pitching. So you could say I'm not a fan, nor am I a complete non fan.
However, I find that I almost always love baseball movies! Bull Duram, The Natural, The Rookie, The Babe, Field of Dreams, Eight Men Out, etc, etc, etc...
Here in "61" is another great Drama, with comedic moments, but more so a touching film, that explores the trials and tribulations of greatness. Watching this fillm is an excellent way to spend a couple of hours!
Movie Review: Beyond Amazing!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have always enjoyed Billy Crystal's movies, but his role in creating and directing this incredible movie is even more impressive. Barry Pepper and Thomas Jane ARE Maris and Mantle, down to the smallest mannerism and ideosyncrasy. Their performances will blow you away. Jennifer Foley is also outstanding as Maris' wife, Pat. Baseball fan or not, you can't help but be spellbound by the compelling performances of Pepper and Jane. One last treat if your old enough to remember; hearing Bob Sheppard announcing the plate appearance of "The Mick" after all these years. It sent chills down my spine.
Movie Review: TAKE ME HOME AGAIN
Summary: 5 Stars
I remember it as if it was yesterday. 1961 ....I was eleven. Had a shoebox full of baseball cards and bubblegum. Baseball players were my heroes. Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris were larger than life to a wide-eyed kid then. Later, as an adult, when each of them died, I cried, just as i would have if I had still been a young kid. I still miss them, but for a couple of hours this move makes it 1961 again, and all of the wonderful memories are with me once more. Barry Pepper and Thomas Jane are outstanding in thier portrayal of the M&M boys, and thank you Billy Crystal ..... Thank You !