Product: A League of Their Own (Widescreen Edition) [VHS] (1992)
Rating: 5.0
There's no crying in baseball!
Not only is this a tremendously entertaining film, it's an empowering piece of women's history in sports. I bought it for my daughter because I think it's a must-see for all girls that play sports (of any variety). The obstacles that were overcome by these women in the 40s paved the way for later leagues such as the WNBA, WUSA, and WAFL.But -- all that aside -- this is a funny, touching film. Penny Marshall doesn't exactly do subtle emotions, so have the Kleenex handy. I dare you not to cry during the war-department telegram scene. Everybody, even Madonna, seems just about perfect in her role. I only wish that there had been more included on the DVD, maybe some of the behind-the-scenes stuff that I usually skip on other DVDs -- it would have been interesting here.Oh, look sharp during the "Meet the Peaches" scene, where the girls take the field for the first time to the hoots & derision of the crowd. You can see Rosie do a face plant just as she turns to run to third base. Don't know why they didn't reshoot the scene, but there it is :-)