They even go so far as to say "it's not even about baseball." What a great compliment, indeed, for a movie- that so many people get so much out of, for so many different reasons. Another thing I thought was particularly interesting is that how many people who either don't like or understand baseball (their loss) seem to love this movie. Perhaps it should be put in a time capsule. The "It's a Wonderful Life" comparisons are apt. It's much too magical to be anything other than 4 stars. The conventional wisdom seems to be a 3 to 3.5 star film. I think this movie needs some revisionist historians to take another look. I'd like to think this movie helped give me the courage.) Yes, this is about the only time Costner is perfectly cast. I can relate especially now as I am about to move my family to New Hampshire (with few prospects) just because it will be a little closer to the ideal America I am looking for. That all being said, and I apologize if this has been a little long-winded, but this is a wonderful movie.
My rough estimate was about 160 "excellent/changed my life" to about 10 "overrated/corny/historically incorrect". I've read a lot of user comments on this site and usually there is a widely divergent range of opinions. One thing that amazed me was the number of baseball fans who recommended Bull Durham, which I found just average and Major League, which was slapstick at its worst. Most are pretty stupid, especially when you get to see what a bunch of weenie-arms most actors are (OK, Charlie Sheen, Costner and Kurt Russell actually know how to play.) I did read all 170 of the comments about this movie, because I was intrigued to read what people who are undoubtedly from all persuasions think of it (even many from other countries). I've always considered myself a bit of a film buff, and have always been leery of baseball movies.
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