Brilliant!

Rating: 8/10 (26 February 2012)

When it comes to rating a film, I look at 3 things: Storyline, script, and acting. The storyline for Moneyball was intriguing. The funny thing is you do not have to be a baseball fan to appreciate the story because it lines up more with an underdog overcoming the odds scenario. However, if you are a baseball fan, it is definitely a plus! Aaron Sorkin is a genius. Everything he has written or created is always witty and brilliant. I think of the Social Network, A Few Good Men and The West Wing series. Moneyball lines up quite well next to all of those films. As far as acting goes, Jonah Hill was fantastic. I had a hard time wrapping my head around him being in a more serious role, but he pulled it off with flying colors. Brad Pitt has had better acting roles, but he did a decent job portraying his character. This film is a must see and I expect it to win some academy awards.