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5.4/10
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The story of a baseball scout who discovers a talented but troubled baseball player.The story of a baseball scout who discovers a talented but troubled baseball player.The story of a baseball scout who discovers a talented but troubled baseball player.
Art Garfield
- Stan
- (as Garfield!)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaSteve Nebraska's character is loosely based on a pitcher named Steve Dalkowski. But, unfortunately he never made it to the major leagues.
- GoofsIn the film, pitcher Brendan Fraser bats in game 1 of the World Series. In the World Series, if the American League team is home they are allowed to select a designated hitter. Although teams almost always use this option, they are not required to do so and may allow the pitcher to hit.
- Quotes
Steve Nebraska: Al, you're like a dad to me.
Al Percolo: But I'm not your dad. I'm just a guy taking 15 percent.
Steve Nebraska: I thought it was 10.
- SoundtracksBang Bang
Written by Joe Cuba and Jim Sabater
Performed by Joe Cuba
Courtesy of Tico Records
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Could have been something, but unfortunately wasn't
Considering that this film had the screenwriting and acting talent of Albert Brooks, one of the funnier writers in the industry, and the acting of Brendan Fraser (don't laugh, I actually think he's a pretty good actor), it was very disappointing to see it fizzle the way it did. It starts off great, with Brooks being banished to Mexico, and the Fraser character is amusing for a little while. Unfortunately, we get bogged down in the emotional trauma of Fraser's eccentric ballplayer, when we should be enjoying the silly antics we all came to see. Let's face it, the Fraser character should have been a wacky, yet lovable idiot, but instead is a whining, depressed, troubled person. This really doesn't work, since the story would easily have lent itself to a comedy, and Brooks still seems to think he's acting in one. I don't really know where this went wrong, I have a feeling that there were some conflicting ideas on the writing end, but this movie is best left on the shelf. If you want a great Albert Brooks film, see Defending Your Life.
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- moroboshi-3
- May 21, 2001
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $2,694,234
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,458,837
- Oct 2, 1994
- Gross worldwide
- $2,694,234
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