KEANU REEVES and DIANE LANE shine in film that is uplifting

Rating: 8/10 (17 September 2001)

KEANU REEVES (The Matrix, Speed) and DIANE LANE (The Perfect Storm, My Dog Skip) do wonderful work in this uplifting comedy/drama. 'HARDBALL' really has everything going for it - adorable kids who are very funny and sweet (with the occassional foul language), KEANU REEVES who is just right for this role, and the ever reliable DIANE LANE who proves once again that even with limited screen time she IS a star. The supporting actors are good and the ghetto scenes realistic. The baseball sequences were superbly done and the films sad, happy, sad, happy rollercoaster ride was superbly executed. The final uplifting end of the movie is just what we need. HARDBALL with KEANU REEVES and DIANE LANE is a home run! DIANE LANE also stars in THE GLASS HOUSE released this same week.