Favorite Baseball Movie - Page 2

Michael Xavier · 03-30-2002, 09:10 PM

Have any of you guys seen Little Big League? I realy enjoy the film, just curious if anybody else respected it.

Draft Dodger · 03-30-2002, 09:42 PM

[quote]Originally posted by bigphesta:


NEVER SAW FIELD OF DREAMS? WTF?!? Go rent it now and you can see my homestate. (and it really sucks as much as the movie makes it out to suck)

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I know, I'm a freak. I really dislike Costner, and, to be honest, I've seen a few scenes, and it just seemed to sappy to me. Maybe I'm wrong. I'll see it someday.

And I know what Iowa is like - I have a lot of family in Nebraska, which is pretty much the same as Iowa. I think I even stayed in Des Moines one time - went to some amusement park there about 20 years ago.

Bagpipes5 · 03-30-2002, 11:45 PM

[quote]Originally posted by Draft Dodger:
my vote is Major League.

didn't like Bull Durham, never saw Field of Dreams, the Natural, or 8 Men Out.<hr></blockquote>

Ouch! Sounds like someone needs to have movie night here soon.

Jason Moyer · 03-31-2002, 12:23 AM

Major League
Field of Dreams
Bad News Bears

Mark · 03-31-2002, 05:20 AM

For brutal realism, how about 'Cobb'.

I thought 'Soul of the Game' was a great movie.

'Field of Dreams' is magnificent. For me, it sums up the magic and mystery of baseball.

Killebrew · 03-31-2002, 05:53 AM

I have liked every baseball movie I have ever seen, including some that I would consider simply awful movies

. My fave baseball movie is The Sandlot, followed by Bull Durham, the original Bad News Bears, and A League of Their Own. Some movies that I think are pretty bad (either the writing, acting, or directing) but I still liked include Mr. Baseball, For The Love Of The Game, Pride Of The Yankees, Major League #1-however-many-they-made, Brewsters Millions, The Fan, & Eight Men Out.

Most "kids" baseball movies I enjoy, though they can be ridiculous at times

. Rookie Of The Year, Angels In The Outfield (the remake), Bad News Bears #2-4, and the movie about the kid who becomes owner of the Twins.

Specs · 03-31-2002, 06:00 AM

[quote]Originally posted by bigphesta:

Girls Gone Wild II
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Ah, yes, the first one was a classic...

Tarkus · 03-31-2002, 06:52 AM

1. The Natural

2. Bull Durham

3. Pride of the Yankees

in that order.

Tarkus

Kelric · 03-31-2002, 07:51 AM

My two favorites -
The Sandlot
A League of Their Own

The good but not great -
Field of Dreams

Not even good, but it's baseball so that makes up for it -
Rookie of the Year
Little Big League
Angels in the Outfield
Major League 1, 2

Don't remember The Natural, though I have seen it. And I have never seen Eight Men Out. Still want to see The Rookie.

Erich Ingram · 03-31-2002, 07:53 AM

I have to go with Bull Durham and Field of Dreams

Rooster · 03-31-2002, 08:07 AM

I have loved every baseball movie I have ever seen. But Long Gone is one of the best. "Stud Cantrell" is a super lead character and what a baseball name!!!!

DennisS · 03-31-2002, 08:07 AM

This one is a no-brainer.

"Bang the Drum Slowly."

About a catcher, dying of some mystery illness, put plays his @$$ off for one last season.

Stud pitcher, Tom Seaver type, stays with his buddy to the end...he is the only one who knows.

Unbelievable movie, very, very well done.

mking55 · 03-31-2002, 08:56 AM

It Happens Every Spring (1949) with Ray Milland and Jean Peters. I have always loved this silly tale of a University Chemistry Professor who invents a substance that repels wood. This is his ticket to the Big Leagues and he leads his beloved Cardinals to the World Series.

The thing I never questioned when I first saw this movie as a child is, was he cheating? I just thought it was neat to do that.

This film is quite dated but I still watch it whenever I get a chance.

hellfrozeover · 03-31-2002, 12:16 PM

[quote]Originally posted by Mark:
For brutal realism, how about 'Cobb'.
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I loved that movie, although it's not my favorite.

Top three:
1. MAJOR LEAGUE (without a doubt)
2. Cobb
3. 8 Men Out.

jjmac69 · 03-31-2002, 12:36 PM

Bang the drum slowly
Field of dreams

Specs · 03-31-2002, 01:08 PM

Casa Blanca: A tale of the White Sox on Bill Veeck's famed "Free T-Shirt Night".

Citizen Kane: A fairy tale of former WWF superstar Kane beating out Garth Brooks and Kevin Costner to earn a spot on the Devil Rays.

A Beautiful Mind: idk, but it ain't about Dan Duquette.

Gladiator: A fictional tale about Ottawa Otter Ronald "Gladiator" Thome of the OOL.

Lord of the Rings: I fu[/b]cking hate George Steinbrenner.

redmachine · 03-31-2002, 04:55 PM

Glad someone finally mentioned Bang the Drum Slowly, great movie in its day....
My list:

1. Bull Durham
2. Field of Dreams
3. Bang the Drum Slowly

Just got home from the Rookie, If you a baseball fan and played as a kid you will love it. Makes my top 5 of all time.

J P Falcon · 03-31-2002, 05:33 PM

PASTIME with William Russ... set in the 50's, Russ plays an over the hill minor league pitcher who takes a young Black pitching phenom under his wing..a simple but effective film....

rallymonkey1982 · 03-31-2002, 07:37 PM

Major league was a great series, the kid's baseball movies are always fun. I really enjoyed the Rookie as well, I didn't think it would be good at all, but was pleasantly surprised.

Dr.K · 04-01-2002, 03:37 AM

Bang The Drum Slowly is a great book, didnt even know there was a film.

My top two

1) Major League
2) Eight Men Out

03-30-2002, 09:10 PM	#21
Michael Xavier Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 456	Have any of you guys seen Little Big League? I realy enjoy the film, just curious if anybody else respected it. __________________ OOTP since March 2002

03-30-2002, 09:42 PM	#22
Draft Dodger Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: formerly of the OTBL Posts: 4,113	[quote]Originally posted by bigphesta: <strong> NEVER SAW FIELD OF DREAMS? WTF?!? Go rent it now and you can see my homestate. (and it really sucks as much as the movie makes it out to suck) </strong><hr></blockquote> I know, I'm a freak. I really dislike Costner, and, to be honest, I've seen a few scenes, and it just seemed to sappy to me. Maybe I'm wrong. I'll see it someday. And I know what Iowa is like - I have a lot of family in Nebraska, which is pretty much the same as Iowa. I think I even stayed in Des Moines one time - went to some amusement park there about 20 years ago. __________________ Draft Dodger (Anarchy: Anything goes. The Draft Dodger viewpoint.) Sophmoric[sic] Member of the OOTP Boards (It's not OOTP; it's your computer) 15 GB Webhosting for $6.95 a month IMO we are best off abandoning that sinking ship that is Off Topic to the rats infesting it and just starting a whole new Baseball Forum from scratch.

03-30-2002, 11:45 PM	#23
Bagpipes5 All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: TX Posts: 518	[quote]Originally posted by Draft Dodger: <strong>my vote is Major League. didn't like Bull Durham, never saw Field of Dreams, the Natural, or 8 Men Out.</strong><hr></blockquote> Ouch! Sounds like someone needs to have movie night here soon.

03-31-2002, 12:23 AM	#24
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03-31-2002, 05:53 AM	#26
Killebrew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,326	I have liked every baseball movie I have ever seen, including some that I would consider simply awful movies . My fave baseball movie is The Sandlot, followed by Bull Durham, the original Bad News Bears, and A League of Their Own. Some movies that I think are pretty bad (either the writing, acting, or directing) but I still liked include Mr. Baseball, For The Love Of The Game, Pride Of The Yankees, Major League #1-however-many-they-made, Brewsters Millions, The Fan, & Eight Men Out. Most "kids" baseball movies I enjoy, though they can be ridiculous at times . Rookie Of The Year, Angels In The Outfield (the remake), Bad News Bears #2-4, and the movie about the kid who becomes owner of the Twins. __________________ FOBL Capital City Metropolitans CDL Minnesota Twins

03-31-2002, 05:20 AM	#25
Mark Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 64	For brutal realism, how about 'Cobb'. I thought 'Soul of the Game' was a great movie. 'Field of Dreams' is magnificent. For me, it sums up the magic and mystery of baseball.

03-31-2002, 06:52 AM	#28
Tarkus Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 93	1. The Natural 2. Bull Durham 3. Pride of the Yankees in that order. Tarkus __________________ Winning may not be everything, but losing isn't anything.

03-31-2002, 07:51 AM	#29
Kelric Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Greater Boston Area Posts: 3,992	My two favorites - The Sandlot A League of Their Own The good but not great - Field of Dreams Not even good, but it's baseball so that makes up for it - Rookie of the Year Little Big League Angels in the Outfield Major League 1, 2 Don't remember The Natural, though I have seen it. And I have never seen Eight Men Out. Still want to see The Rookie.

03-31-2002, 07:53 AM	#30
Erich Ingram Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 2,217	I have to go with Bull Durham and Field of Dreams __________________ Erich Ingram (Rolen17) IOSBL San Diego Aztecs 2010, 2012,2013, 2014 World Series Champions Maelstrom Padres 2026 World Champions eMLB Washington Nationals

03-31-2002, 08:07 AM	#31
Rooster Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Dakota Posts: 63	I have loved every baseball movie I have ever seen. But Long Gone is one of the best. "Stud Cantrell" is a super lead character and what a baseball name!!!!

03-31-2002, 08:07 AM	#32
DennisS Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 107	This one is a no-brainer. "Bang the Drum Slowly." About a catcher, dying of some mystery illness, put plays his @$$ off for one last season. Stud pitcher, Tom Seaver type, stays with his buddy to the end...he is the only one who knows. Unbelievable movie, very, very well done.

03-31-2002, 08:56 AM	#33
mking55 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Boading, China Posts: 1,249	It Happens Every Spring (1949) with Ray Milland and Jean Peters. I have always loved this silly tale of a University Chemistry Professor who invents a substance that repels wood. This is his ticket to the Big Leagues and he leads his beloved Cardinals to the World Series. The thing I never questioned when I first saw this movie as a child is, was he cheating? I just thought it was neat to do that. This film is quite dated but I still watch it whenever I get a chance. __________________ Why do you live in Boading? Somebody has to. http://adventuresinjurong.wordpress.com/

03-31-2002, 12:16 PM	#34
hellfrozeover All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,130	[quote]Originally posted by Mark: <strong>For brutal realism, how about 'Cobb'. </strong><hr></blockquote> I loved that movie, although it's not my favorite. Top three: 1. MAJOR LEAGUE (without a doubt) 2. Cobb 3. 8 Men Out. __________________ FBA Chicago Syndicate Former Owner: WBL Minnesota Twins 2004 - 2007 AL Central Division Champs OOL Chicago Whales 2006, 2009 UL East Champs; 2006, 2009 United League Champs IBA Lehigh Valley Diamonds 2006 Governor's Cup Champions VSLB New York Yankees 2001, 2002 AL East Division Champs ILBL Commissioner/Chicago Cubs 2002 NL Central Division Champs; 2002 National League Champs ASBL New York Yankees 2006 AL East Division Champs

03-31-2002, 12:36 PM	#35
jjmac69 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 150	Bang the drum slowly Field of dreams __________________ <a href="/http%7C//www.sportplanet.com/sbb/iba/">CDIL</a>

03-31-2002, 04:55 PM	#37
redmachine Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 145	Glad someone finally mentioned Bang the Drum Slowly, great movie in its day.... My list: 1. Bull Durham 2. Field of Dreams 3. Bang the Drum Slowly Just got home from the Rookie, If you a baseball fan and played as a kid you will love it. Makes my top 5 of all time.

03-31-2002, 05:33 PM	#38
J P Falcon Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NJ Posts: 406	PASTIME with William Russ... set in the 50's, Russ plays an over the hill minor league pitcher who takes a young Black pitching phenom under his wing..a simple but effective film....

03-31-2002, 07:37 PM	#39
rallymonkey1982 Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orange County Posts: 436	Major league was a great series, the kid's baseball movies are always fun. I really enjoyed the Rookie as well, I didn't think it would be good at all, but was pleasantly surprised. __________________ "This is sort of like living the American dream. You get to come the ballpark and get a free beer." - Arte Moreno My Life

04-01-2002, 03:37 AM	#40
Dr.K Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: UK Posts: 368	Bang The Drum Slowly is a great book, didnt even know there was a film. My top two 1) Major League 2) Eight Men Out