The Best Baseball Movie

Rating: 9/10 (3 December 2002)

The supernatural is prevalent in this film. Possibly one of Redford's best works. This story revolves around Roy Hobbs, a small town boy with a big dream to become the "greatest baseball player that ever lived".
Unfortunately, as in real life, many obstacles come in the way of Roy fulfilling this dream.
The casting of this film is excellent. Robert Duvall as the sportswriter always looking for a story. Wilford Brimley as the crusty baseball manager looking for a winning season and a host of other excellent actors (Kim Bassinger, Barbra Hershey. Glenn Close, etc.).
Reminds us of the innocence of the game.