My Review for "For Love of the Game"

Rating: Null/10 (14 September 1999)

I absolutely loved the film. It is Costner at his greatest. The audience loved it; they laughed and cried, cheered and jeered. They loved Billy Chapel and loved to hate him when he was being self-centered and selfish. John C. Reilly, who played Chapel's close friend and catcher, Gus Sinski was a great addition to the movie. Kelly Preston was absolutely magnificent, and will be envied by Costner fans worldwide. Jena Malone, as Heather was a wonderful treat.
The early pictures and film of Kevin was the perfect touch. You could feel the pride of his parents bearing down on you and you shared their pride.

In real life, we have all seen Kevin laugh as we share his successes. I'm sure when he's had his solitary moments, he has cried and we have shared his defeats. At time people saw him as self-centered, selfish, and difficult but I believe, like Billy Chapel, he was only looking after the one thing he loves the most apart from his family, his movies. The Yankee fans (the critics) booed him, but his teammates (his true fans) stuck by him. And as in the movie, in the end the Yankee fans (the critics) will cheer him and his team (his true fans) will be with him 100% and they will be awesome for him.
"Tag your it Mr. Costner, It is your turn to stand in the spotlight."
Kinikia