Brilliant script, wonderful love story

Rating: 8/10 (20 September 1999)

Costner's portrayal of Billy Chapel's conversion from the lone gun slinger major league pitcher to a man who realizes he needs the people around him is masterful and throughly enjoyable. This completes a trifectta of pictures were Costner has portrayed a man who reflects the mythology of baseball in American society. He is the best at it we have ever had. Costner was blessed with a great script and more than adequate supporting actors. Kelly Preston and Jena Malone as the mother daughter who show Billy there is life after baseball where compelling and rich. John Reilly as Gus was the perfect foil, mentor, and companion to the brilliant but aloof hero.