Tuesday, July 26, 2011

A Guy's Guide To The Most Memorable Baseball Movies From The Last Few Decades

By Vincent Donaldson


Over the years, there have been some brilliant films about Baseball. Whether they are comedies, dramas, or films involving the subject of romance, there are baseball films that have embedded themselves into the movie hall of fame (if such a thing existed).

While there are a lot of junk films involving the sport of baseball, there are certainly some which are worth seeing. The following are my favorite baseball films of all time.

Released just last year, Sugar is a must see for any fan of baseball. This film gives a truthful look at the journey of a dominant player from the Dominican Republic, who has big dreams, but no clue of the journey he will have to go on to reach the Pros.

Another film that must be mentioned is The Sandlot. You can ask any American under the age of 30 who Benny "The Jet" Rodriguez is, and they will be able to tell you. The Sandlot is an incredibly important baseball film.

The original Bad News Bears is another one that has to make my list. Walter Matthau plays the iconic Coach Buttermaker, and this movie is a great watch for the whole family.

Field of Dreams remains one of Kevin Costner's greatest films to this day. True, he hasn't done much recently, but even if he did my statement would hold true! This movie encapsulates the spirit of American baseball and puts it into film.

Kevin Costner, Tim Robbins and Susan Surandon starred in 1988's Bull Durham, which gives us an honest look at the sport of baseball both on the field and behind the scenes. If you are a fan of baseball, movies or both, this film is a must see.

This was not an easy list to compile, as there are many other films worthy of consideration.




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