In a league of HIS own!!

Rating: 10/10 (26 April 2008)

There are quite a few great movies about baseball. Some of my personal favorites are: "Pride of the Yankees", "Field of Dreams", "Bull Durham", "A League Of Their Own", "Eight Men Out", "61*" as well as others I just can't remember right now. However, "The Natural" is, by far and away, my own personal favorite of all. It is based on a fictional character named "Roy Hobbs", whose love and exceptional talent for the game predispose his upcoming career, by virtue of his "natural" ability, to the kind of notoriety legends are made of. Although certain aspects are loosely based on an actual event, the aftermath is strictly a fictional accounting. It is an inspiring, entertaining story about facing adversity and overcoming the odds, especially when the odds are stacked against you. This great story is made all the more memorable by the impeccable performances of: Robert Redford, Glenn Close, Kim Basinger, Wilford Brimley, Robert Duvall, Robert Prosky, Darren McGavin, Richard Farnsworth, et al. All in all, a very emotional, entertaining, inspirational film. 10 for 10!