... and, for the life of me, I can’t figure out why.
Had it centered on, say, hockey—or any other sport, honestly—would it still have the same lasting appeal? It seems its story of baseball—America’s pastime—plays a primary role in people’s love for it.
I wasn't a big fan of the movie the first time I saw it, but I just rewatched it and enjoyed it a lot more this time around.
Sadly, I was a lot like Smalls at that age, but no one pushed me out to make friends and I spent a lot of time alone. This movie and others like this make me nostalgic, I guess you could say, for what I never had, but wish I did.
Very good. But brick not hit back!share
Well, I think The Mighty Ducks is a direct comparison and I love it close to the same. But yea I think being about baseball adds to it, America's greatest past-time. It's a beautiful game and many of us can relate to playing in the sandlots or playing with friends on the field. Playing catch with Dad or whatever else.
I don't think as many people relate to playing hockey or anything.
But you really can't figure out why people adore the movie? It definitely isn't because the movie is about baseball you simpleton. If you don't like the movie then keep it moving. It's a fantastic story and movie.