Win with computer stats and number generated statistics?

Rating: 8/10 (11 October 2011)

"Moneyball" is a pretty interesting take on how to win at the game of baseball. And it's enjoyable and relevant because it's based on the true story of real life Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane and how he turned around the team with the help of an Ivy league graduate computer whiz Peter Brand, plus it was based on a book by Michael Lewis. Aside from that it's thoughtful showing the inner workings of brain trust of how to manage players and the under worked deals of putting together a winning baseball team. Plus the film has realism by showing actual baseball footage so the viewer can feel he's watching the big leagues.
Also the chemistry between Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill is top notch Pitt is to be believed as the stressed out and rugged go against the grain Beane who clearly takes a different approach to winning. As he proves instead of heavy spending to build a team he seeks the help of a computer educated analysis director in Peter Brand(Jonah Hill joys it up). And while watching you see the feel of an underdog developing as Billy wants to win as he remembers his failure when he didn't develop into a big league star. The film is drawn showing the viewer some intrigue and drama yet just like the big baseball climax it wins in the end. It's a good feel to see winning can be done a different way, this film did indeed hit a home run.