Well Made

Rating: 8/10 (5 January 2020)

To be honest, I've tried to watch this movie a few times, finally completing it sometime a few years ago. I found it really boring. I guess it was just a lot of sport analytics. At least The Big Short has the glamour of finance. This was lacking that glamour, as I didn't find anything fascinating about baseball.
I rewatched it recently and really enjoyed it. I thought it was a well made movie, might be the best Pitt movie out there, though not close to being my personal favorite. I don't think there were any great points being made however, whether political or economical. It was just about a guy making the best baseball team with underdogs of the system. Didn't really hold any deeper meaning than that, nor was this some fantastic cinematic experience. I could see how it's an Oscar contender, but I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't too.
Pitt's good in the film. He showcases his acting skills, and he does it well. Whether he is good at acting up against other great actors remains in question. And whether he could really hit the emotional highs and lows as well. For what the movie is, he's watchable. Jonah Hill is a pointless character, and I could've done without him.
It's a story about a man. Plain and simple
Watch it, don't watch it. Whatever. It's alright
8 stars