The Greatest Sports Film

Rating: 10/10 (28 June 2003)

This is undoubtedly, in my mind, the greatest sports film ever made. Sure, it has great dialogue, good acting, and hilarious moments. But what really makes this a great film is its love of the game of baseball. Anyone who is or was a big baseball fan should consider this film a must-see.
One of the unacknowledged features of the film is the tragedy of Crash Davis' character. By the end of the film, it becomes a tragic plot line. A person who appreciates everything about the sport, but doesn't have the talent to become great, has to mentor someone who doesn't appreciate the sport but is a born star. What avid sports fan can't appreciate this terrible reality?
If you love sports, particularly baseball, see the film. If you don't, don't see it and spare us your ignorant opinion.