Costner doing what he does best

Rating: Null/10 (3 June 2002)

With the exception of Dances with Wolves, Kevin Costner shines in baseball movies. This is no exception and his best film since well, Dances with Wolves.
John C Reilly gives a great performance as the best friend and catcher of the Indians and Kelly Preston finally gets a chance to show everyone her talents. She had a small but great role in Jerry Maguire and finally gets to showcase her talents as Billy's girlfriend Jane.
For love of the game is pure magic and brilliantly told, while playing his last game, Billy reflects on the past 5 years of his life with Jane through a series of flash backs and it's one of the best films of 1999 and it's only a shame the brilliant John C Reilly didn't have a bigger role to play with as he never disappoints in his movies.