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Movie Reviews of Pastime
Movie Review: Beautifully, painfully realistic.
Summary: 5 Stars
When this movie came on my HDTV I was ready to switch channels. I'm glad I didn't! It has an atmosphere reminiscent of October Sky, even the sound-track music seems similar and deserving of stand-alone performance.
The cinematography is also reminiscent of October Sky, with its seemingly effortless depiction of real people in real situations. There is no phony lighting, and there is little make-up (apparently). I had to remind myself that "artlessness" is often simply the highest art.
The attitudes about baseball playing serve as metaphor for life in this movie without heavy sermonizing or symbolism. Even the costumes of the cast are so natural (and true to the historic period) that the movie almost seems to be a documentary.
My advice: have a box of Kleenex handy when watching this film.
I did have one minor question/complaint: was the death of the star due to overexertion or to a deliberate overdose of high-blood-pressure medication? A bottle of medication was shown as explanation (?) and the word "terminal" was on the label, but the part the medication played in his death was not clear.
As a testimony to my attitude, I am ordering two copies of the DVD to give to my family for Christmas!
Movie Review: I Love This Game
Summary: 5 Stars
If you've played baseball and been forced to let it go, ...
and if you loved every little thing about the game, ...
then this movie will become one of your all-time favorites; especially, if you remember when ballplayers basically played for free.
William Russ captures (in the character, Roy Dean Bream) what it is ... to love 'a game', and the meticulous script backs up his superb acting; like when he (inspired by a teammate's comment) exuberantly describes a double play as a "poem".
I can only imagine someone who has played the game before as insightful enough to write such subtle and brilliant dialogue.
Glenn Plummer plays the black rookie pro (in the 50s) to perfection, as timid but responsive, appreciative, and focused on baseball.
It's a fantastic timepiece.
William Russ & Glenn Plummer are outstanding, as is their supporting cast.
Russ is a great actor.
Movie Review: Must see baseball film! Ranks right up there with NATURAL and FIELD OF DREAMS
Summary: 5 Stars
This film is a diamond in the rough! I feel like I am a Major League scout who just stumbled upon a left-handed farm boy who can throw 95 MPH fastballs. This film is that good. THE NATURAL and FIELD OF DREAMS are the number one and number two best baseball films of all-time respectively. PASTIME is number three on my list. Roy Dean is bumming around the minor leagues, hanging on to a dream of someday making it back to the Big Leagues. A team takes a chance on this aging veteran mainly in hopes that he will be able to mentor a promising young, black pitcher so he can get through the racial discrimination and reach his full potential. Watch it and you will never forget it! Powerful! Thought-provoking! Great story! Intense performances! Hands down, this film is a walk-off win.Movie Review: Pastime...well worth your time!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you enjoy your baseball movies that touches the heart and soul, then Pastime is highly recommended. I have never heard of this movie until I came across Amazon and decided to order a copy. I must say I am glad I did.Williams Russ and Glenn Plummer are two minor league baseball players with great respect for one another. The movie offers some moments of excitement and of sadness. It's a movie that sure hits a home run for its story line. "Pastime"...a movie well worth your time!Movie Review: Why do we love baseball films?
Summary: 5 Stars
Why do we love baseball films?
Because they aren't about baseball at all. No, they are about something much greater, us. They tell the stories of the American people. They illuminate our challenges and triumphs. They show us how to live, work, and play. They give hope for the future and help us believe in what we might become. Yes, baseball and it's films are an American religious tradition. Pastime stands tall in this honored tradition.
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