For Love of the Game drew applause from both a group of young teens and and elderly couples when I saw it. Everyone left the theater satisfied.

Rating: Null/10 (17 September 1999)

The film is about baseball and about growing up and finding out that your talent is not enough to make you human. Costner is believable as a protagonist who takes us on a light journey through both of these topics because his character can be trusted. The flashback technique of the film is obvious but works anyway. There are some unbelievable sequences in the film but this isn't a film about realism, it's about the possibility of magic happening one more time for someone who once had it at his disposal. Costner's acting in the film is good. We pause with him nd reflect when he reflects. The musical score is outstanding. It is good fare and well worth seeing. Not only would I see it again but I'll buy it on video.