To start off Memorial day weekend I went with one of my all time favorite films "The Natural". Barry Levinson' baseball fable is a stunningly beautiful film to look at. The story is about baseball told as myth, with the rise, fall and ultimate redemption of an American dream.
Robert Redford stars as Roy Hobbs a baseball player who has great promise, but gets sidetracked in his youth. He returns to the game for one last great season. Redford, looking a little to old for the part in some scenes, is excellent. His work at preparing for the role shows in his portrayl of a baseball player. He is supported by a great all-star cast including Wilford Brimley, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Robert Prosky, Darren McGavin, Richard Farnsworth and Kim Basinger.
Also notable is the outstanding score by Randy Newman. It is one of the best film scores ever written and has been used over the years for many movie trailers. At The Movie House rating **** stars
3 comments:
Your enthusiasm for this film is infectious. I may need to watch it again.
It is a great movie. I get such an uplift when I watch it. especially in the two key scenes where Redford overcomes his obstacles and triumphs, first in Chicago and the later during the crucila final moments.
Best line is when we see the Manager finally concede his respect for Hobbs with the grewat line...."You're the best damm hitter I ever saw"
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