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Up for Grabs (2004) -- Open-ended Trailer from Lamelle/Zeller Films
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Overview

User Rating:
7.7/10   111 votes
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Director:
Michael Wranovics
Writer:
Michael Wranovics (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
30 June 2007 (Japan) more
Plot:
The absurd true story of the legal battle over the "Million-Dollar Baseball." Barry Bonds' record setting... more | add synopsis
Awards:
2 wins more
NewsDesk:
(4 articles)
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A fun comment on humanity more

Cast

  (Credited cast)
Marty Appel ... Himself
Barry Bonds ... Himself
Patrick Hayashi ... Himself
Alex Popov ... Himself
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Additional Details

Runtime:
USA:90 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo

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5 out of 5 people found the following comment useful:-
A fun comment on humanity, 2 June 2005
8/10
Author: wjtrinkle from United States

First, being an avid S. F. Giants fan who had the wonderful fortune to be present when Barry Bonds hit his 73rd home run in 2001, this was a must see for me. To have so much focus on such a major sports event and its repercussions was nice just for the memories it brought back. Plenty worthwhile just for this reason alone.

Beyond that this film is just plain funny, with its exposure of the humanity - greed, stupidity, arrogance, confusion, etc. - of those involved in the dispute surrounding the ownership of the 73rd home run baseball. There is even a dreaded Dodger fan in all his intellectual wonder, commenting in his inimitable way upon the events and dispute.

I didn't reach any personal conclusions on the individuals disputing the ball ownership, as a result of the film. I was quite impressed with the comments from the Judge who handled the trial of the case and decided what would happen to the ball.

From a purely "documentary film" critical point of view, the documentary was fine, but not great. It was definitely the story here which has center stage in this one and how it was told did not interfere with the pleasure in it at all. I am sorry so few people will likely get the opportunity to see this one.

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