For Love of the Game
Drama • PG-13 • 1999 • 2 hr 18 min
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Kevin Costner, Kelly Preston, John C. Reilly, Jena Malone, Brian Cox
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Apparently Costner has starred in 4 baseball movies. I’ve now seen three. It’s no Field of Dreams, but is a good story and worth watching.
It was able to convey emotion a lot better than other baseball movies.
It’s pretty cheesy but for some reason this is my favorite baseball movie and I have no idea why..
This is is one of the most inspirational movies I’ve ever seen. Something about it that really speaks to me.
A very touching movie. One of Kostners best
Good baseball movie with a love twist on it. I enjoyed the storytelling in this too. Another good Kevin Costner baseball movie.
It's the worst of Costner's baseball themed films.4/1
Sentimental in a way that works. A solid sports movie.
A little cheesy at times but ultimately a lovely story that ties baseball in with passion for a touching finish.
I never tire baseball films, especially a fabulous one like this. But the romance story is mediocre.
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