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Possibly the greatest baseball movie of all time

Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by Margrave, Feb 17, 2012.

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  1. Margrave

    Margrave Member

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    The Natural - what a movie, what a cast, what great cinematography.

    And here is the full version.

    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_5BEEpendWQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

    Cool that YouTube has full movies now.

    Agree it is the best, or do you guys think there is a better one out there?
     
    #1 Margrave, Feb 17, 2012
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  2. boomboom

    boomboom I GOT '99 PROBLEMS

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    I personally prefer Field Of Dreams.
     
    #2 boomboom, Feb 17, 2012
  3. MadMax

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    I do too. Connection of father/son to baseball is part of my experience growing up, fortunately.
     
    #3 MadMax, Feb 17, 2012
  4. Margrave

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    Field of Dreams is indeed a fine movie, well acted, well shot, and a great script.

    What others are out there, and are there any that are outside the realm of baseball, which does lend itself quite well to the movies?
     
    #4 Margrave, Feb 17, 2012
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    Thanks for the link. Downloading it now!

    For the Love of the Game with Kevin Costner is also surprisingly good.

    Baseball themes just make the best sports movies...
     
    #5 bnb, Feb 17, 2012
  6. Tom Bombadillo

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    The Natural is freaking fantastic.

    I really love Field Of Dreams too...
     
    #6 Tom Bombadillo, Feb 17, 2012
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    My favorite childhood movies
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    #7 FrancisFan3, Feb 18, 2012
  8. FrancisFan3

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    .....because the Astros were in the movie and also this is one of my favorite scenes in a baseball movie.....
     
    #8 FrancisFan3, Feb 18, 2012
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    How about A League of their Own?
     
    #9 durvasa, Feb 18, 2012
  10. Tom Bombadillo

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    Very good film, but as a Male, with a penis, I'll take Robert Redford thank you... :)
     
    #10 Tom Bombadillo, Feb 19, 2012
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    Wild Thing ... You make my heart sing ... Wild Thing
     
    #11 No Worries, Feb 19, 2012
  12. VanityHalfBlack

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    Best Baseball movie of all time...

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    #12 VanityHalfBlack, Feb 19, 2012
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    #13 VanityHalfBlack, Feb 19, 2012
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    yep

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    #14 FlyerFanatic, Feb 19, 2012
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    Sandlot is what is right with sports.
     
    #15 Kam, Feb 20, 2012
  16. Kam

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    I love that picture, but I hate how it's not quite balanced. Benny should be closer and away from the other dude. Those were your two best players. One should be on one side, one should be on the other. The Catcher is fine in the front, he's kinda like the mouth piece. The Who is Baby Ruth on the right needs to be in the back because he sucked.
     
    #16 Kam, Feb 20, 2012
  17. boomboom

    boomboom I GOT '99 PROBLEMS

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    I totally forgot about The Bad News Bears. Walter Matthau might be the greatest little league coach ever!


    And who could forget this scene from The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training...

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    #17 boomboom, Feb 20, 2012
  18. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    Hmmmmmm.......
     
    #18 bobrek, Feb 20, 2012
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  20. juicystream

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    Bull Durham is my favorite.

    Though Field of Dreams & For Love of the Game really pull to your emotions about the sport.

    Kevin Costner makes great baseball movies. No doubt about it.
     
    #20 juicystream, Feb 21, 2012
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