The Babe
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DVD Cover Information Actor: Bruce Boxleitner, John Goodman, Kelly McGillis, Peter Donat, Trini Alvarado Director: Arthur Hiller Brand: Universal Studios Cinematographer: Haskell Wexler Producer: Bill Finnegan Producer: Erica Hiller Producer: Jim Van Wyck Producer: John Fusco Writer: John Fusco Producer: Walter Coblenz DVD: Region Code 1 Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language) Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen Picture Format: 1.85:1 Running Time: 115 minutes Published: 2003-07-01 DVD Release Date: 2003-07-01 Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Studio: Universal Studios |
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Movie Reviews of The Babe
Movie Review: An excuse to cast John Goodman?
Summary: 1 Stars
I can't help but wonder if this film wasn't made more from an excuse to cash in on the popularity of John Goodman at the time of this film than an honest desire to portray the baseball icon. It would certainly explain the film's inaccuracies and rushed feel. I remember that around that time (late 80's, early 90s), Goodman seemed to be fairly popular. Can it be coincidence that somebody wanted to make a film about Babe Ruth at around the same time Goodman started receiving recognition in Hollywood? Honestly, I don't think so. At any rate, Goodman is miscast as Ruth. For one thing, Ruth wasn't really fat; more like broad and stocky. He was quite athletic and able to play the field - remember, there was no such thing as a designated hitter back then. In other words, offense isn't the only part of baseball; Ruth played defense too. Does this film ever show Ruth in the outfield? Can't say for sure because I didn't really watch the entire thing, but it's hard to imagine paunchy John Goodman fielding fly balls. The other thing is Goodman is simply unlikeable as Ruth. As we can see from film footage (including Pride of the Yankees), the real Ruth was energetic and charismatic. Goodman's Ruth is simply loud, crass and grating.