The Natural (1984) 7.6
An unknown comes out of seemingly nowhere to become a legendary player with almost divine talent. Director:Barry Levinson |
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The Natural (1984) 7.6
An unknown comes out of seemingly nowhere to become a legendary player with almost divine talent. Director:Barry Levinson |
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Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Robert Redford | ... | ||
Robert Duvall | ... | ||
Glenn Close | ... | ||
Kim Basinger | ... | ||
Wilford Brimley | ... | ||
Barbara Hershey | ... | ||
Robert Prosky | ... | ||
Richard Farnsworth | ... | ||
Joe Don Baker | ... | ||
John Finnegan | ... | ||
Alan Fudge | ... | ||
Paul Sullivan Jr. | ... | ||
Rachel Hall | ... | ||
Robert Rich III | ... | ||
Michael Madsen | ... |
An unknown middle-aged batter named Roy Hobbs with a mysterious past appears out of nowhere to take a losing 1930s baseball team to the top of the league in this magical sports fantasy. With the aid of a bat cut from a lightning struck tree, Hobbs lives the fame he should have had earlier when, as a rising pitcher, he is inexplicably shot by a young woman. Written by Keith Loh <loh@sfu.ca>
One of my all time favorites. Everything about this movie appears authentic. From the time period, to the baseball scenes. These guys really look like a baseball team.
Redford is low-key and stoic, but he hits just the right note for the character. Everybody else, especially Robert Duvall and Wilford Brimley, are fantastic.
A touching story, without being hokey. You get the feeling you are watching something mystical and magical along with all the characters in the movie, and it is played with just the right note.
Thrilling and inspiring. A well-made, well-acted film.