I love sports movies, i really do. But baseball never has been my thing. The trailer didn't make the film look appealing to me so this is one film I would have let go past, and perhaps downloaded or seen on TV one day.
But... I do love Phillip Seymoure Hoffman, and Brad Pitt makes very few bad choices... Plus, the reviews were right up there.
We were going to see a movie with friends, and I initially thought Id like to go see The Ides of March. But turns out it hasn't started it's run yet, so Moneyball it was.
So let me start with the premise. Based on a true story about Billy Beane, a Baseball Team's general manager who because of budget constraints, drafts players based on analytics.
The movie felt long, but the dialog was sharp and funny. The trailer did not portray the movie correctly I don't think, and I was surprised by how much we laughed throughout it. The writing is very good, fast paced and witty.
Brad Pitt is a superstar. He commands your entire attention whenever he is on screen. He does well here, I like him as an actor very much. Phillip Seymour Hoffman is also brilliant - he always is. The surprise of the film for me was Jonah Hill - a really good role for him, he really held his own, well done!
I think this film may go down as one of the best of the year, and while not astonishing (like i think Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy will be), was interesting, fun and great entertainment!
Above all, i think this is a film about leadership. I liked it a lot.
Rating 4/5
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