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Summary: 61*
Review: These is an old fashion wholesome film. Depicting an american legend less heard of but, just as important as the Babe himself. My hat is off to Berry Pepper an outstanding job and to the rest of the cast as well. A very talented bunch of actors and actresses who left you with a warm feeling inside at the end of this film. Thank you Loretta Garcia
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Summary: No Doubt the Best Baseball Movie Ever Made
Review: 61* was an awesome baseball movie. It is enjoyable for everyone, not just for baseball fans. I first saw this movie when it premiered on HBO. I watched it over and over. 61* is not just about a homerun race between Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris, but it's also about the problems they faced while trying to break the Babe's record. The movie is a drama and a comedy. It's even emotional in a way. I recommend this movie to anyone who wants to see a good baseball movie and also anyone who just wants to see a good movie and I gurantee you'll watch it over and over.
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Summary: an insightful look
Review: Billy Crystal has given us a movie that truly demonstrates a "love of the game," as well as for those who played it. His portrait of Mantle and Maris is both insightful and entertaining, and I would recommend making it a part of any video library. This one is a real keeper - I watched it 3 or 4 times the first day after I recorded it, and will purchase the DVD as soon as it's available.
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Summary: A New Baseball Classic Movie
Review: If you love baseball movies, this one is a must-have for your collection. Directed by Billy Crystal, a devoted NY Yankees fan and baseball fan, the movie depicts Roger Maris' run for Ruth's seasonal home-run record. But this is more than a sports story. It is a story about one man overcoming his personal struggles, breaking a legendary record, and dealing with MLB politics, Yankee fans, and press reporters who deemed Maris unworthy of praise for his accomplishments. This is a story of a heroic heart well told.
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Summary: Beyond Amazing!
Review: I have always enjoyed Billy Crystal's movies, but his role in creating and directing this incredible movie is even more impressive. Barry Pepper and Thomas Jane ARE Maris and Mantle, down to the smallest mannerism and ideosyncrasy. Their performances will blow you away. Jennifer Foley is also outstanding as Maris' wife, Pat. Baseball fan or not, you can't help but be spellbound by the compelling performances of Pepper and Jane. One last treat if your old enough to remember; hearing Bob Sheppard announcing the plate appearance of "The Mick" after all these years. It sent chills down my spine.
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Summary: One Of The Best Baseball Movies Ever!
Review: 61* is a classic and in my opinion one of the best baseball movies ever made. The casting was superb. Barry Pepper gives an unforgettble performance as the late Roger Maris, and Thomas Jane as "The Mick" is incredible. This movie is for all the fans who really love basball. Thanks Billy you did a great job! Only a true Yankees fan as yourself could've made this great movie.
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Summary: A MAGICAL MOVIE ABOUT A MAGICAL SEASON
Review: I WAS ONE OF THE FORTUNATE 23,000 TO SEE ROGER MARIS HIT #61 THAT DAY IN OCTOBER, 1961. AS THE YEARS PROGRESSED I WAS ALWAYS HOPING THAT SOMEONE WOULD DO A MOVIE ABOUT THAT AMAZING RACE. BILLY CRYSTAL, A TRUE YANKEE FAN, HAS CAPTURED THE FLAVOR AND FEEL OF THAT PERIOD. THE CASTING WAS FLAWLESS; BARRY PEPPER AND THOMAS JANE FIT THE PARTS PERFECTLY. I WOULD LIKE TO PERSONALLY THANK BILLY FOR THE REVERENCE AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL THAT MADE THIS MOVIE ONE OF THE ALL-TIME BEST BASEBALL MOVIES. IT IS A WELCOME ADDITION TO MY VIDEO LIBRARY
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Summary: One of my all time favorites
Review: I don't know much about baseball, and I didn't know anything about Roger Maris or Mickey Mantle for that matter either. But when this movie debuted on HBO, I was glued to the screen. I couldn't believe how this movie roped me in and didn't let go until it was over. In fact, when it was over, I was wishing for more. I'm not a huge sports fan, but I am a huge movie fan, and this movie is one of my new all time favorites. I highly reccomend it to everyone.
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Summary: 61* is a home run!
Review: Since I grew up in Fargo, NoDak, of COURSE I knew about Roger Maris and his '61 in 1961' legend. In fact, one of my relatives used to help volunteer at the annual Roger Maris Celebrity Golf Tournament, which raises money for Shanley High School (Roger's alma mater) and the Roger Maris Cancer Center. So I was really looking forward to seeing the film, 61*, when it appeared on HBO this spring. I was not disappointed! Even if you aren't a baseball fan, you will really love this film. It's a story about friendship, about persevering in spite of everything, and how perceptions can be made (or broken) by the media. If you love baseball, I think you will LOVE this story. It has everything. I think Billy Crystal spun some magic here to make this story come to life. If you can, get the DVD version when this movie comes out, because the "Making of" featurette is wonderful. Billy shows how they took Tiger Stadium in Detroit and made it into the Yankees Stadium of old. Barry Pepper and Thomas Jane are absolutely fantastic as Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle. The rest of the cast are splendid, too. I can't keep from saying more nice things about this film. I am anxiously awaiting its release to DVD. I definitely want to own a copy of this, along with the special features. Now if the Hall of Fame would just find it in their collective hearts to induct Roger Maris, I would be a happy fan.
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Summary: Great, thats about it
Review: This movie was great. Barry Pepper does a great job as the great Roger Maris, Thomas Jane also does great as Mickey Mantle. Any body who is a Yankee fan must see this, anybody who is a baseball fan must see this, anybody who is alive must see this. This is as accurate as any movie has been with some minor flaws. if you havent seen it, see it, if you have seen it, see it again.
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