Great Popcorn Flick

Rating: 8/10 (19 September 1999)

I truly enjoyed "For Love Of The Game". I must admit to being a huge Kevin Costner fan so, obviously, I went in excited to see the movie. Yes, I have been disappointed by Mr. Costner in the past (does anyone remember The Postman?).
I found myself getting very sentimental over a sport I care nothing about...which surprised me. I left wanting to know more about baseball and it's depth of history and milestones. I found the romance story line appealing, but did not fully enjoy the female character, Jane. At first she was a breath of fresh air...by mid movie, she was a burden. Then again, maybe that was the intention...reflecting what happens a lot in real life when new exciting love loses that initial flush of excitement. Could that have been a clever intention by the writer?
Overall, I found myself cheering and clapping. I think it's a great popcorn flick and feel good movie. I'd recommend it highly.