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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Sep 29, 2011
Pros: Entertaining movie with good cast.
Cons: Some slower spots. Seems a little too long.
Summary: Even though I really don't like baseball that much, I was interested in seeing Moneyball after seeing trailers for the movie. I just saw it and think it is an entertaining movie worth seeing.After the Oakland A's lose in the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 7, 2013
Pros: Some interesting moments, OK performances
Cons: Story and approach don't make for an especially interesting sports movie
Summary: Brad Pitt plays a former ‘coulda been a contender’ baseball player turned GM of the Oakland Athletics baseball team, who in addition to having the worst name for a baseball team I’ve heard, are much lower-budgeted than their more ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 21, 2012
Pros: Dorsey, Hill, Pitt
Cons: pacing and fundamental dishonesty of the story
Summary: If baseball ever was “America’s pastime,” that was in the past by 2001 when those “Damn’ Yankees” won again and then hired free agent Jason Giambi away from the ever cash-strapped Oakland A’s. A’s ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 7, 2012
Pros: Excellent cast and performances
Cons: Nothing major
Summary: Even if you care nothing about the game of baseball, there is something to be appreciated about the business strategy displayed in Moneyball. This movie stars Brad Pitt as the general manager of a major league baseball team with the lowest roster ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 23, 2012
Pros: - Great performances from all involved
- Well-written
- Relatable and poignant
Cons: - For some viewers, there may not be enough actual baseball scenes
Summary: There are a lot of sports movies that deal with underdogs rising up and succeeding against all odds. But what 'Moneyball' brings to the table is so much more. While it may be a 'baseball movie', its main themes and messages can be applied to sports fans ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 20, 2012
Pros: Fascinating look at baseball.
Cons: None.
Summary: I've often been amazed at the salaries of professional athletes. I mean it's great that they have the abilities that they do and can perform unlike anyone else out there. But to be paid millions of dollars to basically play a game? I'm more concerned ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 24, 2012
Pros: Acting, plot, script
Cons: None unless you really hate baseball
Summary: Moneyball is the third movie from my AMC best picture adventure. Last Saturday, a friend and I attended day 1 of the AMC best picture showcase. The AMC Best Picture Showcase is a special movie event where select AMC theaters show all ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 20, 2012
Pros: Performances, solid script and direction, interesting story,
Cons: a few cliches
Summary: Moneyball focuses on the complex business dealings of Billy Beane(Brad Pitt) the Oakland Athletics’ general manager (in charge of buying and trading a roster of at least 25 players) circa 2002. It’s a true story, based on ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 17, 2012
Pros: Interesting, (mostly) true story, competent acting.
Cons: Not enough baseball.
Summary: The problem with true stories is that they often deserve better endings than they get. When those stories get made into movies starring Brad Pitt, or a like high-wattage movie star, they almost always end up getting better endings. Sometimes, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 21, 2012
Pros: charming Brad Pitt; likable cast and story
Cons: too long; not that compelling
Summary: Mildly entertaining. Pleasant viewing. Sensitive characters and thoughtfully-developed, leisurely-paced story at two hours and thirteen minutes long. 2011’s Moneyball is a love song crooned to the game of baseball, even if its main character ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 11, 2012
Pros: Fantastic acting, great direction, wonderful screenplay
Cons: None, though premise might turn a few off from giving it a shot
Summary: If there was one film that I was kicking myself for missing in theaters last year, it was Moneyball. Not only is it based on an intriguing book that I have owned for years and have never taken the time to read, but it stars one of my favorite ... read more
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