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Summary: great movie with superb performance by Goodman
Review: I'm not a baseball or John Goodman fan and I really enjoyed this. What a GREAT movie! One negative reviewer on here said Goodman was unlikable as the Babe but that simply isn't the case. From the reviews on here this seems to be a "love it or hate it" film. *I loved it!!*
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Summary: Reviewer Jeff Smith Nailed It
Review: Jeff's review says it all about this movie. I thought it was well done in spite of some inaccuracies. But as John Goodman said when interviewed about it: "It's a movie, get a life".
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Summary: The Babe
Review: The biggest joke for a baseball movie that I ever wittnessed. When they have Babe Ruth hit an infield fly so high that he rounded the bases i wanted to puke. The Babe must of rolled over in his grave when that was released. That movie is a disgrace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111111
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Summary: The Babe
Review: The biggest joke for a baseball movie that I ever wittnessed. When they have Babe Ruth hit an infield fly so high that he rounded the bases i wanted to puke. The Babe must of rolled over in his grave when that was released. That movie is a disgrace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111111
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Summary: I love this movie
Review: This is one of the best baseball shows, because it tells in very good detail of what his life was like. There was no dirty parts in the movie, so I don't know what that guy is talking about
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Summary: This video is it
Review: this movie tells in great detail what his life was really like
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Summary: A fine well made film, which is Based on a True Story.
Review: When he was a Orphan as a Child named Babe Ruth, he discover his hidden talent for the love of Baseball. When he turned Adult (John Goodman), he become unexpectedly a Baseball Legend.In this film, which is surprisngly well made:an old-fashioned Hollywood-Style Bio-Pic. John Goodman hit a home run as Babe Ruth with his Amazing Performance. This movie has its grit and seeming no-holds-barred honesty. A memorable film, based on a True Fact. Directed by Arthur Hiller (Taking Care of Business). Grade:B+.
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Summary: It showed The Babe how he really was
Review: Yes, Babe Ruth was a baseball legend.
Yes, Babe Ruth was like an overgrown kid in a candy store, trying to gobble up as much of the good life as possible before it overtook him.
That is how it is portrayed in "The Babe," showing the ups and downs in the life of the Bambino.
John Goodman was excellent in this role. He played all aspects with gusto and showed what a talented actor he really is. Look at these facets.
1. He leaves St. Mary's, shy, scared and not knowing what was waiting for him.
2. His childish antics as he discovers things around him, such as the elevator in the hotel, chewing gum, good food, beautiful women and plenty of booze.
3. His absolute love for the game, although he took no measures to keep himself in shape to play.
4. His rollercoaster of emotions as his career and his personal life took ups and downs, from signing the biggest deal in baseball and creating "The House that Ruth Built," to physical confrontations with the fans who jeered him.
5. His devotion to children, especially those who were orphaned such as he was. He took them for rides in his car, he brought shoes to them in the orphanage.
6. The painful realization that his career was over as he walked off the field for the last time with his head down, to the standing ovation of the home crowd.
This is a vast expanse of characterizations, and Goodman covered them all. True, he did have to lose weight to play the Babe. He dropped down to 275 pounds. That's only 15 pounds more than Babe usually weighed when he reported to spring training after an offseason of indulging in food, booze and women. He would play his way down to 240 pounds by the end of the season, but he was still 20 pounds overweight. Just think how many home runs he would have hit if he had the work ethic of a Lou Gehrig, a Nolan Ryan, a Mike Schmidt or a Roger Clemens.
Sure, Goodman had a washerwoman swing at times during the movie. But, keep in mind that he is "right" handed and is performing with his left. I am very right handed, and when I try to throw with my left hand, I look deformed.
To those who glorify Babe Ruth, this movie may be a shocker, but it told the truth. He loved the game, and he loved to live the wild life. Ultimately, it shortened his career by a few years.
Goodman is great as the Bambino! Not only can he do comedy (he is totally hilarious in Rozanne), but he can do good dramatical roles if given the right piece, such as in this movie. Heck, with the nose job and his round face, he could pass for the Bambino's son!
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Summary: Best Baseball Flick
Review: Yes, I know it's not 100% accurate and whatnot but it's still a great movie. I think this movie goes best with HBO's DVD bio on Babe Ruth called "The Life Behind The Legend". There was nothing about baseball Ruth couldn't do and be outstanding at it.
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Summary: Best Baseball Flick
Review: Yes, I know it's not 100% accurate and whatnot but it's still a great movie. I think this movie goes best with HBO's DVD bio on Babe Ruth. My only gripe about this movie is that it's been a decade now and it's not on DVD yet! Tell Universal to wake up!
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