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Rating: 10/10 (3 July 2006)

As an ex ball player (for years and years but, never professionally), this movie, to me, accurately depicts exactly what can go on in a players head during a game. I read a comment that a man in this position (the perfect game possibility) would not be thinking about his ex-girlfriend leaving him but, after watching how their relation was built and how they interacted, this was pretty realistic to me. Granted, I never played at the pro level and I might under-estimate what is going on in a pro player's head but, I don't think so. This movie will always be one of my favorite movies of all time. Generally, I do not like to watch baseball or baseball movies (because they are not real close to reality for me) but, this one has both an incredible romantic story tucked into a great, non-boring baseball movie. Some comments I have read kind of plaster Costner or Preston for their roles in this movie but, I absolutely disagree. I think the "jerkiness" and the "uneasiness" in the beginning was by design - not an acting issue at all. Granted, I am not a professional movie reviewer but, I know what I like and what entertains me and what can pull me in and be believable and this movie does all of that for me. Watch this movie a few times a year - at least - it is worth it!