A League of Their Own is in my top five for being tight, entertaining, the music, acting and Penny Marshall's fine tuning and humor. I'm sure that I've left out a lot of what I could say, but I'm no professional critic. I watch to be entertained and this one entertains everytime I watch, without any dead time to run to the fridge.
Tom Hanks' versitility at that time in his life was off the charts! I've been a fan of Geena Davis since I first saw her. She doesn't disappoint. Loved watching her chew and spit; reminded me of my aunt Rosetta. Those were the days. And when Tom spit and dribbled - holy moly! Only a drunk or a newby. LOL There are so many laughable moments in this movie - and just enough, not too much, poignant ones.
I played A-League softball late 60's through mid 90's. As a left-handed first base(wo)man/center or left fielder who could hit both lines and up the middle, as well as throw 80 mph sidearm and reach the catcher from centerfield fence. I was often picked up by other teams for out-of-town tournaments.
The only reason I bring this up is to hopefully communicate the level of love I have for the sport, the dedication I had to it. I dreamt about it, I wrote poetry, I dearly miss it. One team I was on would beat most teams and then go have car wash fund raisers in bikinis to earn money for away tourneys. Did I every grow up? OF COURSE! Partly...
I watch every couple of years and love it to death. I'm old and may not get many more watchings but it's one of my memory go-to's for joy.
I believe anyone, sports fan or not, will enjoy this movie.
Tom Hanks' versitility at that time in his life was off the charts! I've been a fan of Geena Davis since I first saw her. She doesn't disappoint. Loved watching her chew and spit; reminded me of my aunt Rosetta. Those were the days. And when Tom spit and dribbled - holy moly! Only a drunk or a newby. LOL There are so many laughable moments in this movie - and just enough, not too much, poignant ones.
I played A-League softball late 60's through mid 90's. As a left-handed first base(wo)man/center or left fielder who could hit both lines and up the middle, as well as throw 80 mph sidearm and reach the catcher from centerfield fence. I was often picked up by other teams for out-of-town tournaments.
The only reason I bring this up is to hopefully communicate the level of love I have for the sport, the dedication I had to it. I dreamt about it, I wrote poetry, I dearly miss it. One team I was on would beat most teams and then go have car wash fund raisers in bikinis to earn money for away tourneys. Did I every grow up? OF COURSE! Partly...
I watch every couple of years and love it to death. I'm old and may not get many more watchings but it's one of my memory go-to's for joy.
I believe anyone, sports fan or not, will enjoy this movie.
