My Favourite Baseball Films

The list author says:
	"As much about life, hopes and dreams as Baseball - my favourite movie of all time. The scene where he calls his Dad back to play "catch" with him never fails to bring a lump to my throat !"

The list author says:
	"The third part of Kevin Costner's Baseball "Trilogy" and a real underrated gem ! Great action scenes (Costner was actually a decent High-School Pitcher) and Kelly Preston provides the eye-candy."

The list author says:
	"Great film about an ageing Catcher (Costner) coming to the end of his (mostly) Minor League career. Very funny film with some great lines - mainly from Costner and Sarandon."

The list author says:
	"A classic. Redford plays Roy Hobbs - a young phenom gunned down by a femme fatale and who makes a sensational comeback after disappearing for years. If you haven't seen this, do !"

The list author says:
	"Disney film - but don't let that put you off ! Based on the true story of Jim Morris - a High-School teacher who makes the Majors for the first time in his late 30's. Incredible but true !"

The list author says:
	"Snipes plays an arrogant star player for The Giants (thinly disguised Barry Bonds !) and De Niro is the obsessed fan who stalks him. De Niro's simply brilliant in this - truly scary performance !"

The list author says:
	"Terrific Baseball comedy - Charlie Sheen plays ... err ... himself  !  "Wild Thing !"  (As an aside - I've drunk in the bar in Milwaukee they used for the party scenes !)"

The list author says:
	"As the reviews say - NOT just a Baseball film but it plays a big part. Features probably the most picturesque baseball stadium I've seen (which is now on my to do list !). Really good wee film."

The list author says:
	"Farrelly Brothers comedy with the gorgeous Drew Barrymore. Dedicated to my best friend's g/f who, after umpteen years, can totally identify with the obsessiveness of the male baseball fan !"

The list author says:
	"Great if unhearalded movie, with relatively unknown cast, about Integration in Minor League Baseball in the 50's."

The list author says:
	"Keanu Reeves plays a loser who takes on a kids Baseball team in the projects in Chicago. Really good wee film with a real emotional edge to it. Like a better Bad News Bears without the happy ending !"

The list author says:
	"With Field Of Dreams topping the list, it's only right that the OTHER film involving Shoeless Joe Jackson be on here too. The story of The 1919 White Sox scandal. Compelling stuff !"